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Collins Flooring Service
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"All work was exceptionally well done cleanup was excellent and all work was completed in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend Collins Flooring Service."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Zulo
4.7(
14
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Serving Princeton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2015

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Warranties offered

"The owner of this company is reliable, trustworthy, and hard-working. He has a strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and respect and takes great pride in his work. Based on my knowledge, Zulo will conduct business in a professional and honest manner."
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Deck Company
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Deck Installation
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+13

Response time10 mins
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MyFlooring.com
4.8(
87
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Serving Princeton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was an exceptional experience to work with this company. They provided carpet samples that were superior to others I looked at. The installation was seamless. I love my carpet and am very happy I did business with them. Im about to carpet another area and Im calling them for my quote."
Living Room Gray Carpet Flooring Installation
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

No, it isn’t less expensive to install carpet compared to vinyl floors. The cost of installing carpet can range between $3 and $11 per square foot, so it falls just over the cost of installing vinyl flooring, at an average of $3 to $7 per square foot. High-quality carpeting can also range much higher, even up to $20 per square foot.

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.

Nylon carpet is widely considered one of the most durable and longest-lasting options, typically lasting 12 to 15 years. Its durability comes from its high resistance to wear, tear, stains, fading, and abrasions. It also resists liquid spills, insects, mold, and mildew, making it ideal for high-traffic areas like living rooms and hallways. For even greater longevity, frieze or Berber carpets are excellent choices that can last up to 20 to 25 years.

Beyond the material, a carpet's construction is key to its durability. Low-pile carpets with short, tight loops hold up better against wear than high-pile options. As a synthetic material, nylon is available in a vast range of colors and styles and often feels remarkably soft.

If you have a dark carpet and are going for a lighter look, you should replace it, rather than dyeing, since you can only go darker with dye. If your stains are too heavy to mask with carpet dye or the carpet is more than 10 years old, you should also consider replacing it.

Carpeting has a few benefits on stairs in addition to being a cost-effective floor covering. It absorbs sound, dampening footsteps. It also provides additional traction, which is especially important if you install linoleum floors, epoxy flooring, or any other floor covering that can become slippery if you’re wearing socks. Therefore, carpets can help prevent slips. 

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