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Empire Today - Manchester
3.5(
76
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Carpet - Install

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1959

Free estimates

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

82 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Square Services
4.6(
29
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Carpet - Install

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a front deck refinished. Carmen was fantastic, always answered the phone when I called and returned emails promptly. She s very professional and an asset to her business. Work guys were very polite, on time and kept work area very clean. Job was satisfactorily done."
Response time2 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nova Steam
5.0(
6
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Nova Steam is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Carpet & Upholstery
Carpet & Upholstery
Carpet & Upholstery
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Installing carpet padding is mostly a matter of measuring the room and cutting the carpet pad to size with a utility knife. You can save some money on carpet installation costs by doing it yourself. Before installing the carpet padding, you should install the tack strips around the room’s perimeter and prepare the subfloor by cleaning and making any necessary repairs. Then, unroll the carpet pad and cut sections as needed. Staple the carpet pad to the subfloor along the edges, leaving the tack strips exposed.

It is normal to glue carpet down, though it’s not the only or the most popular method of installing carpet. Modern techniques include tack strips and stretching the carpet, but you might still find glued carpet in older homes or a home with a DIY’d past. Removing a glued-down carpet will be harder compared to other methods of installation.

Carpeting lasts between 10 and 15 years in most cases, but keep an eye out for common signs that it's time to replace it. Persistent smells despite deep cleaning, faded color, worn-down carpet padding, and general wear and tear are signs that it's time to tear it up. If you are experiencing allergy issues indoors, this could also be a sign that new flooring is the key to a fresher home.

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