"New Life Flooring was very knowledgeable and professional. They were very courteous and expeditious with their services. In addition, once the work was completed, New Life cleaned up any and all mess made during the repair process. I would recommend New Life Flooring to friends and family and I would contract New Life Flooring again!!"
"I hired Refloor to come back and do my basement too. The installation was delayed due to stock shortage but the floors are in and they are beautiful. I hired my own painter to stain the moldings to match the floors. The floors look so much like real wood. Great job!"
"I am very pleased with the service I received from Fayetteville Flooring. They did an amazing job. I am absolutely in love with my kitchen now with the new floor!!! Sherry and the staff are very professional and polite. I will always choose Fayetteville Flooring!! Thank you for the amazing job done!"
"Steve did a great job. He clearly has the drive to do his best. He did an excellent job on my wood floors cleaned up when job was done. Price right- came on time- professional job- would recommend Steve's Flooring to anyone thinking of have their floors done."
"The team did an amazing job installing my floors. They were professional, on time, and the quality of the work is great. Everything looks clean and well done. I’m really happy with the results and would definitely recommend them."
"I received excellent service and they paid great attention to detail. The closets are customized and built off-site nd then they install it. So there was not a huge mess."
Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts
You can tell a carpet is good quality if it’s made of a soft, durable material and has a good face weight and density. When comparing two similar carpets, the higher the face weight, the more durable the carpet tends to be. The same goes for carpet density. A higher density of two similar carpets often indicates better quality. The ideal carpet face weight and density values depend on the carpet material and type.
Yes, carpet tiles are easy to install—even if you don’t have much DIY experience. In fact, the simple installation process is one of the main reasons that people choose carpet tiles over traditional carpet. Since carpet tiles come in individual squares, they aren’t as heavy or awkward to install as regular carpet. Plus, you don’t need specialized equipment (like knee kickers or carpet stretchers) when installing carpet tiles.
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.
There are several types of flooring options available for you to choose from. Each option has its durability factor to consider, as well as maintenance components. Some flooring options for you to choose from include:
Hardwood
Tile
Laminate
Linoleum
Carpeting
Stone
Cork
Carpet is an effective natural insulator, so it will make a room slightly warmer than laminate. The material’s insulating properties also make carpeted rooms more efficient for temperature regulation.
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