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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

"We moved furniture from room to room and the guys installing the carpet helped us. We had a total of $1,800 ft of rug and they did it all within just a few short hours all the while helping us move all the furniture."
Carpet
Engineered Hardwood
Laminate
Luxury Vinyl
Solid Hardwood

+6

56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

There could be several reasons why your carpet padding has adhered to the floor. Some of the most common reasons include:

  • There was intentional gluing or stapling to the surface.

  • The polyurethane and floor bonded over years of wear.

  • Pet urine, spills, or other substances leaked through the carpet and created a sticky surface.

If the carpeting in the home has not been changed in a long time, clearing off the padding underneath could be difficult. Pet urine can wreak havoc on carpeting and the flooring underneath. If you plan to reinstall carpeting, remember to use proper cleaning techniques for removing pet urine odors to prevent future problems.

Depending on carpet type and labor, costs range from $3 to $12 per square foot.

Acclimating laminate flooring cannot be rushed. Laminate flooring needs at least 48 hours to acclimate properly to its new environment, and being patient during this time can make installation go smoother because you will not be dealing with boards that have expanded or contracted during the shipping process. You will also be less likely to damage the boards during installation.

When installing carpeting on your steps, start at the top and work your way to the bottom. That way, you can easily control the carpet and create a better seal. This approach prevents the carpet from bunching up or creating wrinkles as you work. You’ll have better leverage over it as gravity helps guide it down each step.

Carpet installation typically starts with removing the old flooring, preparing the subfloor, laying underpadding for cushioning, and securing the new carpet with tack strips, making precise cuts to fit room dimensions.

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