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Empire Today - Manchester
3.5(
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Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

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Warranties offered

"Besides the carpet being beautiful, I was amazed how quickly they did the job and it was done very well. The only reason for the 4.5 rating is that they took all the left over carpet away. I paid for it so why didn't they leave it. I could have used it in the closets. Other wise, I am very happy with Empire."
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

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Recommended by72%of homeowners
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603 Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent job these guys are my go to for any home improvement projects. They remodeled my basement and redid my kitchen / bathroom floors etc. Communication was easy any questions I had. They answered almost immediately 10 out of 10. Will be using them again!"
603 Contracting
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Floor Coverings International Portsmouth
5.0(
1
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Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a local flooring business located in Dover, NH. We specialize in flooring of all kinds. We install Solid hardwood, prefinished hardwood, engineered hardwood and do hardwood refinishing. We also install wall to wall carpet, area rugs and specialty carpet. Luxury vinyl plank and tile has become very popular, which we have many available to choose from, starting at entry level and up to high end products. If you are looking for new tile floors, backsplashes and bathroom work, we have a tile setting team that can get that done too. Please reach out to schedule an appointment at 603 441 0528. Thank you\n\n\n

Basement Coretec Floor
Basement Coretec Floor
Basement Coretec Floor
Basement Coretec Floor
Basement Coretec Floor

+53

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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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 you don’t put padding under your carpet, the carpet won’t be protected from wear on the underside. This could result in a shorter life span for your carpet and increased carpet repair costs over time. An unpadded carpet can also be less comfortable to walk on, depending on your subfloor and the type of carpet.

It’s a good idea to install a rug pad under the carpet for your stairs. To make the pad fit, you’ll need to cut one section for each stair tread that’s about one inch narrower than the stair runner so that it won’t be visible once the carpet is installed on top.

In order to avoid long-lasting waves, indents, or sticking, it’s a good idea to wait at least 24 hours after fresh carpet is laid to put weighty furniture on top of it. However, you can begin walking on your new carpet right after it’s installed, and doing so can actually help it adhere to the floor better.

What a buyer prefers usually depends on the home’s layout and which material fits the current aesthetic. The local real estate market can also dictate these desires to some extent, as do the buyer’s personal preferences. With that said, laminate can increase the resale value of a home by a tiny bit, whereas carpet does not. Hardwood increases the resale value by the highest amount.

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