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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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At Lionspride Flooring, we specialize in high quality flooring installations and repairs at affordable rates. We love what we do and look forward to serving you. To work with the best, please give us a call and let us earn your business. You'll be happy you did!

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Flooring America
New to Angi
Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Flooring America 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.

G.Marks Construction, Inc.
New to Angi
Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

G. Marks Construction has been in business for over 20 years providing the highest quality construction services in the area. We are customer oriented and truly care about the services that we provide. Customer satisfaction will also be G. Marks Construction satisfaction, our aim is to truly satisfy all of our customers. We are licensed and insured, and ready to take on your project. Call us today for more information.

DB Enterprise
New to Angi
Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

DB Enterprise 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. Please give us a call today! \n\n

Carpet Stretching questions, answered by experts

You’ll know if your carpet is stretched enough if it lies completely flat and smooth across your floor. If you have ripples, wrinkled areas, or carpet piling up along the baseboards, these are telltale signs that your carpet is not fully stretched. Release the carpet from the tack strip along one wall and use a stretcher or knee kicker to stretch out the carpet before securing it again.

Generally speaking, restretch your carpets once every five years, though this timeframe depends on a number of factors, such as the level of foot traffic in the area. If the carpet looks wrinkled and there are loosened areas on the floor, go for the restretch. If everything looks and feels fine, you are good.

Yes, carpets should be replaced after a house fire or significant smoke damage, even if they appear undamaged. Smoke, soot, particulates, and chemicals can penetrate deep into the carpet fibers and padding, making complete removal a complicated and time-consuming process. If water was used to extinguish the fire, it can also soak through the carpet and padding, creating a risk of mold and mildew growth. Due to these challenges and potential health risks, replacing the carpet is the safest and most effective solution.

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.

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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