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Avatar for Advantage Carpet Cleaning
Advantage Carpet Cleaning
4.9(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Emerald Isle, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Larry was very courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient. Larry did great job. Would highly recommend."
Top Quality Equipment
Equipment to serve you better
Sofa
steam clean
Rotary Shampooing

+1

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Island Tile & Flooring, CORP
Island Tile & Flooring, CORP
4.6(
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Emerald Isle, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The floors look great! Matt is very friendly and easy to work with."
Remodeling - General Project
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+18

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Yes, carpeted stairs are generally considered safer than stairs with hard surfaces like wood, vinyl, or tile. Carpet provides more traction, which helps reduce the chances of slips and falls, and its cushioning can lessen the severity of an injury if a fall does occur. Hard surfaces often lack the friction needed for a secure tread and can be quite slippery.

However, it's worth noting that some carpets can also be slick, particularly if they are brand new, dirty, or made from certain materials. If any stair surface feels too slippery, traction treads can be added to most materials to increase grip and improve safety.

If the stairs are already covered in carpet, you will need to remove the old carpet and possibly the carpet pad. Any damage to the stairs like cracks, loose boards, or creaky treads may also need to be repaired. You may also want to sand and refinish or paint wood stairs before installing a carpet runner.

Yes, laying laminate over carpet may void the warranty of your flooring. Most laminate manufacturers specify installation over a suitable subfloor, not carpet. Deviating from these installation guidelines can invalidate the warranty. You should stick to the manufacturer's instructions to ensure warranty coverage, and you should always consult with professional laminate flooring installers near you if you have any concerns or questions regarding installation methods.

Many DIYers and pros start installing flooring in the middle of a room to ensure a balanced, symmetrical layout, especially when using tiles or planks. This process is particularly helpful in odd-shaped rooms because it allows you to create a centerline from which to work. Beginning in the center will enable you to work toward the edges so the final layout feels intentional and centered, even if the walls aren’t perfectly square.

No, thick carpet padding isn’t necessarily better than thinner padding. The appropriate padding thickness will depend on the type of carpet and the amount of foot traffic in the area. 

For example, thick padding works well in low-traffic areas, like bedrooms, where you have soft and plush carpeting. However, thick carpet padding can damage low-pile carpet, which is used in the busiest parts of your home (like hallways and entryways). For that reason, it’s best to use thinner, heavier padding underneath carpet in high-traffic areas.

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