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Q: Does carpet make a room warmer than laminate?

• <div><p>Carpet is an effective natural insulator, so it will make a room slightly warmer than laminate. The material&rsquo;s insulating properties also make carpeted rooms more efficient for temperature regulation.</p></div>

Q: Is carpet nailed or glued?

• <div><p>Carpet is most often affixed to the floor by tacks in tack strips rather than nailed or glued directly to the subfloor. The tack strips are nailed to wood subfloors. Even if you want to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-install-carpet-on-concrete.htm">install carpet over concrete</a>, you&rsquo;ll adhere the tack strips to the concrete with masonry nails or a liquid adhesive. </p></div>

Q: Should you paint baseboards before installing carpet?

• <div><p>You may get better coverage painting your baseboards if you do so before carpet is installed. The best course of action may be to attempt to paint them between having the old floor removed and the new floor laid, though this will render the room unusable for a period of time and may make the entire project a bit slower overall.</p></div>

Q: What are the benefits of professional carpet installation?

• <div><p>Professional installation ensures seamless fitting, extended carpet life, and compliance with workplace standards.</p></div>

Q: How much does carpet padding cost?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-is-carpet-padding.htm">Carpet padding costs</a> an average of <b>$510</b> to purchase and install in a 225-square-foot room. The price can range from as low as $170 to as much as $850, depending on the brand, the thickness, and the labor cost. Although carpet padding will increase the overall cost of carpet installation, it also helps the carpet hold up longer, reduces noise in the room, and provides more insulation.</p></div>

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Last update on September 03, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Needed a digital switch installed. They did not have the switch when arrived. They put in a temporary until the correct one arrived which was a week and a half later. The 2 men were very nice and the job was done correctly. The 2 visits combined were only a total of 40 minutes. I was very...
JP's Best Electric
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Reviewed in June 2025
We recently had new windows installed at our home . It was a great experience from the salesman that explained the advantages of new windows to the installers who showed up promptly on installation day (even though it was a very cold day ) . The installation went very smoothly and they were all...
Window and Door Pros
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Reviewed in April 2025
Walter was very quick to respond to my request (within seconds). The day the work was done, he was on time , explained everything that he was going to do. He did a great job with the carpet repair, cleaned up afterwards and rearranged the furniture as to where it previously was. Furthermore I...
Wall To Wall By Walter
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Reviewed in November 2024
From the time we first reached out for an estimate to the time the project was completed, George patiently answered all of our questions, and was very clear about the work that would be done, and when. George, Jess and Austin helped install the water control system - they did phenomenal work,...
Superior Basement Water Control & Remodeling
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Reviewed in October 2023
Sully is a hard worker and repairs and installs with perfection. He should charge more for his time and patience and diligence!
Sully's Drain Cleaning and Fixture Repair
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Reviewed in April 2022
Chuck and his crew came out and installed our new roof in under 2 days. It looks fantastic and the price was fair. I would call Strawhat back for any future work without a second thought. They did a really great job.
Straw Hat Concept's
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Reviewed in October 2021
Andrew did a great job. He was very professional and very tentative to my needs. From explaining my different options to installing the gutter guards it was a flawless experience. I would definitely recommend his company. Very neat and very professional.
Bear & Sesame, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
Kept good communication with me, day of install was timely, professional and complete. Practical payment arrangements. Been one week since install and house is already 8 degrees warmer!
Advanced Environmental & Restoration Services - Home Facebook
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Reviewed in June 2020
Generator installed. Excellent job putting everything in and cleaning up.
Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2020
Great job installing a new generator.
Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier Inc. (S Ohio)
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Tiasha Craft

5.0(

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Serving Marathon, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The people who work for this business are friendly. They will listen to what you want them to do and they do a great job cleaning your house."

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Marathon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pro Flooring removed carpet, pad, tack strips and tacks. Moved the furniture back in place in the room. Called within an hour of seeking home advisor and completed the project the next day within about 1 1/2 hours. Professional and courteous!"

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Marathon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were quick to respond to my request for help and the piece of furniture was repaired in a timely manner."

Response time2 days

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Advanced Maintenance and Remodeling

4.8(

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Serving Marathon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My job had drywall repair, painting, and carpet & LVT installation. Value was high. Initial estimate of time to complete job was unsurprisingly a bit low. Good communication."

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Marathon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. It was a hard lawn mowing job done superbly well."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Soleimani Antique Rugs as Mystical Art

3.0(

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Serving Marathon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the first time ever had somebody to come in and cleaned my carpets"

Response time3 hrs

Recommended by75%of homeowners

Serving Marathon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job! They were on time and I was satisfied!"

Response time5 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Praileau Flooring

New to Angi

Serving Marathon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Praileau Flooring is your first choice for all of your commercial carpet needs. We have worked on major hotels to high rises. We offer stellar service and will make sure you are pleased with the out come of your project.

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C. C. Cleaning & Floor Tech

New to Angi

Serving Marathon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

At C. C. Cleaning & Floor Tech., we offer friendly and courteous service. We use only the best products, and we are always eager to answer your questions or address your concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service. This has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality work, with excellent prices. Call today!

Response time30 mins

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WPP Building and Design

3.3(

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Serving Marathon, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

"They did an excellent job with painting the interior of our house. We had a really high wall in the stairway, and they had no problem getting to the top of it and did a great job! Would hire them again!"

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by58%of homeowners

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Carpet Installation questions, answered by experts

Carpet is an effective natural insulator, so it will make a room slightly warmer than laminate. The material’s insulating properties also make carpeted rooms more efficient for temperature regulation.

Carpet is most often affixed to the floor by tacks in tack strips rather than nailed or glued directly to the subfloor. The tack strips are nailed to wood subfloors. Even if you want to install carpet over concrete, you’ll adhere the tack strips to the concrete with masonry nails or a liquid adhesive.

You may get better coverage painting your baseboards if you do so before carpet is installed. The best course of action may be to attempt to paint them between having the old floor removed and the new floor laid, though this will render the room unusable for a period of time and may make the entire project a bit slower overall.

Professional installation ensures seamless fitting, extended carpet life, and compliance with workplace standards.

Carpet padding costs an average of $510 to purchase and install in a 225-square-foot room. The price can range from as low as $170 to as much as $850, depending on the brand, the thickness, and the labor cost. Although carpet padding will increase the overall cost of carpet installation, it also helps the carpet hold up longer, reduces noise in the room, and provides more insulation.

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