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Q: How often should I replace my carpet in a home with kids and pets?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-signs-you-need-replace-your-carpet.htm">The life span of carpet</a> in a home with children and animals depends on factors like the carpet material&rsquo;s quality, how frequently you clean and maintain it, and the level of foot traffic. On average, carpets need to be replaced every five to 15 years. Signs of wear, matting, or persistent odors may indicate that it's time to contact a local flooring company to replace your carpet.</p></div>

Q: How long after carpet is laid can you put furniture on it?

• <div><p>In order to avoid long-lasting waves, indents, or sticking, it&rsquo;s a good idea to wait at least 24 hours after fresh carpet is laid to put weighty furniture on top of it. However, you can begin walking on your new carpet right after it&rsquo;s installed, and doing so can actually help it adhere to the floor better.</p></div>

Q: How much is labor to install a bathroom floor?

• <div><p>If you hire a professional to install a new floor, you can expect to pay between $50 and $75 per hour for labor. It takes two days on average to install a new floor as part of a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-take-remodel-bathroom.htm">bathroom remodeling project</a>, but your timeline depends on your bathroom&rsquo;s size and layout.</p></div>

Q: Do you install flooring before cabinets?

• <div><p>Whether you install flooring before or after kitchen cabinets depends primarily on the type of flooring you are using. For materials like hardwood, tile, and sheet flooring, the best practice is to install the flooring first. This ensures the cabinets are installed at the correct height and on a stable surface. However, you should not install cabinets on top of floating floors, such as laminate or luxury vinyl plank (LVP). These types of flooring need room to expand and contract with temperature and humidity changes. Placing heavy cabinets on top can restrict this movement, potentially causing the floor to buckle and making the cabinets unstable. For floating floors, install the cabinets first and then lay the flooring up to them. Other reasons to consider installing cabinets before the flooring include saving money on materials (since you won't need flooring under the cabinets) and avoiding potential damage to your new floor during cabinet installation. Additionally, installing cabinets directly on the subfloor might prevent voiding your flooring's warranty.</p></div>

Q: Is it okay to mop hardwood floors?

• <div><p>Yes, you can mop hardwood floors with a damp flat or string mop as long as it is not soaking wet. Always avoid leaving standing water or fully soaking your hardwood floors, even if they are properly finished. A slightly wet mop, with or without cleaning solutions, will not damage the wood.</p></div>

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Last update on July 15, 2026

Reviewed in July 2026
If you&#39;re looking for high-quality epoxy flooring and outstanding customer service, I highly recommend them!
Elite Epoxy Coatings LLC
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Reviewed in June 2026
Johnathan and Steve did an excellent job on a whole laundry list of electrical repairs and installations in our house (new outdoor outlets, decoupling bathroom fans from lights, fixing dead doorbell circuit, fixing rodent chewed wires). They knocked this all out in one day, and I really...
Elite Edge Construction
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Reviewed in May 2026
Jerek at It's Electric Electrical Contracting LLC did a great job installing an exterior flood light and smart camera at my property. The experience, his communication, and the work was very professional. Would highly recommend!
It's Electric Electrical Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
I added a room on to the back of my house. It require some new gutter installation plus some modified and reworked install. George came recommended from a neighbor. He answered my call promptly and drove over to my property to meet me and discuss solutions. Once we worked out a plan that he...
A & J Seamless Gutter
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Reviewed in March 2025
Installers were on time , professional, friendly and explained everything as they were installing. Highly recommend
New York Sash
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Reviewed in June 2023
Chris was an outstanding carpenter, plumber, and electrician. He remodeled our bathroom; installing a new tub, cabinet and medicine cabinet. He also did all the tile work. Chris was always very professional, honest in giving recommendations for the remodeling, and very reasonable in his pricing...
Helpful Handyman Services
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Reviewed in October 2022
This is a veteran owned business whose work reflects a disciplined and cautious approach to all aspects of installation. We are very pleased we chose Mike and his team to help us rise above our disabilities.ð
Premier Medical Equipment
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Reviewed in June 2022
Every aspect of the customer experience was spot on. Efficient, timely and very knowledgeable. From the first call to the installation of the UV and reverse osmosis system, I am extremely satisfied with the entire process. They answered all our questions, thoroughly explained everything. Each...
Hurricane Home Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2022
The salesman and the installer were very informative and answered all my questions. The old unit was removed and the new installed without any issues. Very pleased with the company
Pure Water Source
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Reviewed in March 2022
I got my dream bathroom! Exceptional service, high quality work. Kept to contract and timeline - no surprises. And a real plus was that Suad is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful in thinking through materials, design and functionality of the new shower. Nothing pre-fab- he built and...
Brankovich Contracting, LLC
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Carpet - Repair, Refasten, or StretchCarpet - Repair, Refasten, or Stretch- For Business

Serving Waterville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very polite employees. Had a few problem areas on the tile floor and they returned to make it better."

Response time5 hrs

Response rate94%

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Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Not Provided by ConsumerLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Provided by Consumer

Serving Waterville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sergey is a great handyman. He installed the cabinets in our walk-in closet, arrived on time, and was very reliable."

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Laminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - Install - For BusinessLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - Repair+4 more

Serving Waterville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional, showed up when he said he would and fixed the problem quickly. He even changed his boots when coming up from the basement then walking through the house. I would highly recommend."

Response time10 hrs

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Elite Epoxy Coatings LLC

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Serving Waterville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Mike did a great job on our mudroom and garage flooring. We went with a raven flake and it looks incredible. We are really happy with the results. Highly recommend"

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TCM Commercial Flooring, Inc.

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Laminate Wood or Stone Flooring - Install - For BusinessVinyl or Linoleum Sheet Flooring or Tiles - Install - For Business

Serving Waterville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1970

Free estimates

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At TCM Commercial Flooring we want to be involved with your projects from the ground floor with estimates, samples for varying price points and design services. We have the experience to see your project all the way to completion. Call today!

Response time1 day

Laminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - RepairVinyl or Linoleum Sheet Flooring or Tiles - Install+1 more

Serving Waterville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to TrueNorth Contractor! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!\n

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Wood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceLaminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Not Provided by Consumer+2 more

Serving Waterville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Sentri Homes provided the most professional flooring service I’ve ever had. The LVP installation turned out absolutely beautiful, and I was amazed at how quickly everything was completed without sacrificing quality. The crew was fast, accurate, and extremely detail-oriented from start to finish. Everything was installed cleanly, precisely, and with real craftsmanship. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and far beyond what I expected. I would absolutely recommend Sentri Homes to anyone needing flooring installed."

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Empire Tiles Syracuse

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Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Not Provided by ConsumerLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Provided by ConsumerLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Repair+4 more

Serving Waterville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Empire Tiles Syracuse is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 19 years of experience serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Response time7 hrs

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FITANDFINISH CONSTRUCTION LLC

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Laminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallWood Flooring - Install or Completely ReplaceLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Not Provided by Consumer+1 more

Serving Waterville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Offers commercial services

"Fitandfinish did an amazing job building my new deck. Everyone in the crew worked tirelessly to get the job done. They took great pride in doing exceptional work. The end result shows it. I would highly recommend hiring the team. Nothing but positive things to say!"

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Central Builders Group LLC

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Laminate Wood or Stone Flooring - InstallLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Not Provided by ConsumerLuxury Vinyl Flooring - Install - Materials Provided by Consumer+2 more

Serving Waterville, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"He was knowledgeable honest and professional he explained what he as doing and his prices wad fir"

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Response time5 hrs

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Flooring Installation questions, answered by experts

The life span of carpet in a home with children and animals depends on factors like the carpet material’s quality, how frequently you clean and maintain it, and the level of foot traffic. On average, carpets need to be replaced every five to 15 years. Signs of wear, matting, or persistent odors may indicate that it's time to contact a local flooring company to replace your carpet.

In order to avoid long-lasting waves, indents, or sticking, it’s a good idea to wait at least 24 hours after fresh carpet is laid to put weighty furniture on top of it. However, you can begin walking on your new carpet right after it’s installed, and doing so can actually help it adhere to the floor better.

If you hire a professional to install a new floor, you can expect to pay between $50 and $75 per hour for labor. It takes two days on average to install a new floor as part of a bathroom remodeling project, but your timeline depends on your bathroom’s size and layout.

Whether you install flooring before or after kitchen cabinets depends primarily on the type of flooring you are using. For materials like hardwood, tile, and sheet flooring, the best practice is to install the flooring first. This ensures the cabinets are installed at the correct height and on a stable surface. However, you should not install cabinets on top of floating floors, such as laminate or luxury vinyl plank (LVP). These types of flooring need room to expand and contract with temperature and humidity changes. Placing heavy cabinets on top can restrict this movement, potentially causing the floor to buckle and making the cabinets unstable. For floating floors, install the cabinets first and then lay the flooring up to them. Other reasons to consider installing cabinets before the flooring include saving money on materials (since you won't need flooring under the cabinets) and avoiding potential damage to your new floor during cabinet installation. Additionally, installing cabinets directly on the subfloor might prevent voiding your flooring's warranty.

Yes, you can mop hardwood floors with a damp flat or string mop as long as it is not soaking wet. Always avoid leaving standing water or fully soaking your hardwood floors, even if they are properly finished. A slightly wet mop, with or without cleaning solutions, will not damage the wood.

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