Do buyers prefer carpet or laminate?

• <div><p>What a buyer prefers usually depends on the home’s layout and which material fits the current aesthetic. The local real estate market can also dictate these desires to some extent, as do the buyer’s personal preferences. With that said, laminate can increase the resale value of a home by a tiny bit, whereas carpet does not. Hardwood increases the resale value by the highest amount.</p></div>

How long does it take to remove carpet and install laminate?

• <div><p>It takes about one to two days to remove carpet and install laminate flooring for small and medium-sized rooms. A larger room may take an extra day to complete. If you’re replacing flooring throughout your house, expect closer to one to two weeks, depending on your home’s square footage.</p></div>

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Q: Can you negotiate on carpet prices?

• <div><p>Yes, you can negotiate the purchase price of new carpet. You may also be able to negotiate installation costs or other fees in addition to the per-foot pricing of the carpet itself. You may have better luck negotiating with an independent retailer (as opposed to a big-box store), as they may have more discretion in pricing, but it&rsquo;s always worth asking. </p></div>

Q: What is the fastest way to remove carpet?

• <div><p>The fastest way to remove carpet is to remove carpet in strips instead of trying to remove it in one large piece. Wear protective equipment such as gloves and goggles, use a utility knife to cut the carpet in long strips, and then pull at the edge of the strip to loosen the staples or glue. Carpet-cutting razor blades are best on your utility knife for the quickest removal. </p></div>

Q: Do buyers prefer carpet or laminate?

• <div><p>What a buyer prefers usually depends on the home&rsquo;s layout and which material fits the current aesthetic. The local real estate market can also dictate these desires to some extent, as do the buyer&rsquo;s personal preferences. With that said, laminate can increase the resale value of a home by a tiny bit, whereas carpet does not. Hardwood increases the resale value by the highest amount.</p></div>

Q: What is the typical lifespan of bamboo flooring?

• <div><p>Bamboo flooring can last for 25 to 50 years with proper care and regular maintenance. Solid wood bamboo (including horizontal, vertical, and strand-woven bamboo) lasts longer than engineered wood bamboo. There are a few things you can do to help your bamboo floors last as long as possible, including wiping up spills right away and regularly mopping with a hardwood-rated cleaning product.</p></div>

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Last update on November 25, 2025

Reviewed in December 2023
The crew of 3 arrived as scheduled and did a fantastic job installing my gorgeous new flooring. They worked quickly, efficiently and cleaned up the work areas when they were done. I will definitely hire them for future projects.
Empire Today - Columbia
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Reviewed in April 2023
The most professional flooring installers. I hired to complete flooring install after having to terminate two other flooring installers. I'm more than pleased with the quality of the work and plan to use them for future projects.
Phane Flooring and Construction
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Reviewed in August 2017
company installed new flooring after flooding (2015) in the den and sunroom. In the beginning the floor looked great. Over the last 18 months the floor in the den has started to separate. And the floor in the sun was fixed with pressed wood (very cheap) and it has since started to rot. and...
Discount Renovations
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Reviewed in March 2017
I needed help repairing problems left by another contractor. The first company I called (a friends referral) said he would have to re-tile the entire bathroom floor. J & J installed a toilet flange extension and wax ring and stopped our leak. In and out in less than an hour. They charged what...
J & J Custom Creations
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Reviewed in May 2016
Sims Hardwood installed new floors in several rooms of my previous house. They did an excellent job! Lots of attention to detail in the job. Always there when they said they would be, and very conscientious about the service they provided. Very pleased with their work and would highly...
Sims Hardwood
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Reviewed in January 2016
came in pulled carpet and layed down living room and dining room and hallway with hardwood flooring
C & A CARPET
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Reviewed in November 2015
He came and did all the prep work to install and installed the floor.
NEW WORLD FLOORS, INC
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Reviewed in October 2014
Economy carpet installed linoleum, carpet, and laminate flooring for me. The carpet was done perfect. The linoleum and laminate flooring was another story. While vacuuming the floor, the vacuum touched the linoleum, and you could immediately see where the linoleum would pull up from the sub...
ECONOMY CARPET SHOP
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Reviewed in September 2013
The painters were punctual, moved and covered furniture, prepared surfaces to be painted, painted walls, ceilings and trim in a period of three days. They replaced the furniture and left the rooms very clean. The electricians replaced two light fixtures and raised the microwave oven to a more...
Pages Repairs
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Reviewed in December 2012
Overall the experience was excellent. Everything was done in a timely manner and done very well. Our floors look amazing. The workers were very friendly and knowledgeable as well. When I was actually just getting started the sales associates were very helpful as well in helping my wife and I...
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