Can you lay stair carpet without grippers?

• <div><p>Yes, there are plenty of ways to lay stair carpet without grippers, such as carpet adhesive, magnetic flooring, or staples. Adhesive may be your best bet if you don’t want grippers, as it will most likely stick the best and cause the least amount of damage. However, if you’re looking for an easy fix, grippers are one of the best solutions you can purchase. </p></div>

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Q: What is the best time of year to install carpet?

• <div><p>Spring and fall are the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-time-to-buy-carpet.htm">best seasons for installing carpet</a>. Both seasons benefit from moderate temperatures and low humidity levels, which can help the carpet acclimate to the room and settle properly once installed. However, installing carpet during the winter months could result in lower costs, as demand for this service is low. </p></div>

Q: Do you install flooring before cabinets?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-type-flooring-best-my-home.htm">type of flooring</a> you plan to install will determine if it goes in before or after the cabinets. It's okay to swap the order in many cases. However, hardwood floors, sheet materials, and tile often go down before the cabinets go in. Floating floors like laminate or luxury vinyl planking should go down after the cabinets are in place.</p></div>

Q: Is a stair runner cheaper than a carpet?

• <div><p>A stair runner can be cheaper than a carpet and will definitely save money over the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hardwood-floor-refinishing-cost-and-other-factors.htm">cost of refinishing hardwood floors</a> and stairs. The price depends, however, on the fabric and quality of the runner. A wool stair runner can be more expensive than an inexpensive polyester carpet and vice versa. Keep an eye on your budget, knowing that the higher quality the carpet and the carpet pad, the better the carpet will wear over time.</p></div>

Q: Do I have to convert feet to inches when I calculate square feet?

• <div><p>For rooms with an even number of feet (10 x 12, for example), you can technically just multiply them together to get the number of square feet in the room (10 feet x 12 feet = 120 sq. ft.). For irregularly shaped rooms or areas that aren&rsquo;t even square feet, converting to inches will be your best bet for an accurate measurement.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2023
Anders was an awesome find. Helped me work through a tedious kitchen remodel, from demo to floor, levelling, framing, and window installation. Always showed up and was thorough and self-directed.
Craftsman Dynamic
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Reviewed in May 2019
We recently had carpet and laminate installed by Macadam Floors in our new West Linn home, we went to Macadam because they did our home in Astoria 5 years ago and we were very happy with the service and installation. Scott Carden was our project manager and I warned him early on that I was a...
Macadam Floor And Design
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Reviewed in September 2017
They cleaned the carpeting before we replaced it with hardwood. Price was reasonable. They weren't able to get the stains out and they disappeared after they cleaned and when the carpet dried they reappeared so I wasn't too happy about that. Wouldn't use again.
Clean-All Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in May 2014
We've got Brazilian cherry floors that had been finished with a dark gloss. Gordon and his crew took extra care to remove all of the old finish, provide a natural satin finish and cleanup afterwards. We're delighted with the job and would recommend Gordon highly.
HINKLE'S HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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Reviewed in September 2013
It went very well as usual with Swell City. When I built my house originally, they did all the flooring, and they did a fantastic job, so when I wanted to replace some things, they came through once again, and it looks great. I really like this place, and they are local. It's always enjoy...
SWELL CITY CARPET INC
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Reviewed in April 2013
He contracted the work out to a flooring company in Vancouver, WA. The bid was accurate, the work was done quickly and to my complete satisfaction.
Hamish Murray Construction Inc
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Reviewed in February 2012
It was obvious from start to finish that this provider was thinking about the job even when he wasn't working on it. He'd come back the next scheduled day and offer more thoughts regarding details and input on other projects I am planning. Brought me some flooring samples that he used...
Mellow Enterprises
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Reviewed in May 2010
He came recommended by a neighbor. Because we were on kind of a time crunch, he was willing to start work on the floors the next day, by coming in the evenings (he happened to live close enough to make that doable). It might have taken him a couple of days longer by breaking the job down over...
Lane Hardwood Floors LLC
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Reviewed in March 2008
First he had to lay 1/4 inch plywood on the 6' 7' X 37'6' kitchen and dining room floor. He moved the stove, refrigerator and dining room furniture and replaced them when the job was completed. I recently had an accident and unknowingly spilled glue in a puddle on the the floor. I called and...
DJ'S Floors
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