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Avatar for Simply Green Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Simply Green Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
5.0(
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean OffsiteCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional, carpets look brand new. Only have to wait 2 hours for carpets to dry. They were finished in less than 2 hours and the carpets look brand new. They are very nice as well, would highly recommend."
Carpet cleaning
Carpet cleaning
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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MC Carpets
4.7(
297
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The re-stretch of the carpet that I needed , was done right the first time. I am very happy with M C Carpet, and would ask Martin to do work at my home again Thank you Martin"
Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for CFI Carpet Installations and Repairs
CFI Carpet Installations and Repairs
5.0(
25
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpets or Rugs - Clean at Home

Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Santos did an excellent job restretching my carpet. I would highly recommend. He was very professional and efficient. The area was completely cleaned and vacuumed when the job was finished."
Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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All Natural Carpet Cleaning LLC
5.0(
8
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Carpets or Rugs - Clean at HomeCarpets or Rugs - Clean Offsite

Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All natural carpet cleaning is simply the best. They are professional, kind, helpful, and go above and beyond. They have expertise is getting out any stain you can imagine a toddler can get on expensive furniture and have saved the day many times. My kids love when they come too because the owner is so kind and lets them “help!” I cannot recommend them more! They also sanitize, which is great to get rid of the endless school germs."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for WoodLand Carpet & Floors LLC
WoodLand Carpet & Floors LLC
4.4(
20
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Carpet - InstallCarpet - Install - For BusinessCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Woodland Carpet and Floors helped us install carpet in two bedrooms. They were very responsive and offered expedited service around the holidays, which we truly appreciated. The work was completed professionally and looks great. Overall, I’m very satisfied and would recommend them."
Carpet Sales and Installation Project
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Carpet Sales and Installation Project
Elegant Stair Runner

+106

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Carpet tiles come with a preexisting adhesive backing, which means installing them is as simple as peeling off the paper and sticking them down where they need to go. In other words, no. You won’t need to purchase any separate glue to get your carpet squares situated. It’s already built into the carpet tile itself.

It is not recommended to install or stretch a carpet without a power stretcher. Skipping essential tools like a power stretcher and a knee kicker will likely result in an improper installation, leaving you with wrinkles, creases, and an unappealing final look. While a knee kicker can provide some limited stretching for thinner carpets, it is not a proper substitute. Attempting to stretch a carpet by hand or with homemade tools can also shorten its lifespan. For the best results, you should buy or rent a stretcher. If you do not want to use a stretcher, it is better to hire a professional for the installation.

Carpet tiles are less expensive than traditional carpet. The average cost of carpet installation is $1,800, or $3 to $11 per square foot. In comparison, carpet tiles cost $2.50 to $11 apiece and can often be bought in bulk cartons. Since you can more easily DIY carpet tiles, you may be able to save on installation costs, too.

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.

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.

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