Why are stairs so expensive to carpet?

• <div><p>Installing carpet on stairs involves a lot more cutting, tucking, tack strips, and time. The shape of your staircase, along with the material and construction of the carpet you’re installing, will also increase the cost. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-carpet-stairs.htm">Carpet installation on stairs will cost</a> $400 to $800 in total, but it can go as high as $2,500 for difficult staircases, such as wrap-around, upholstered, or spiral staircases.</p></div>

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Q: Does carpet tile need padding?

• <div><p>Because carpet tiles are designed to adhere to the subfloor directly, it&rsquo;s usually not a good idea to install padding under them. Some carpet tiles come with padding attached to the tile if you prefer a cushier walking experience. In some cases, you can use a compact underlayment beneath your tiles, but you would likely need help from a pro to accomplish this type of installation. </p></div>

Q: How can you tell if you have linoleum or vinyl floors?

• <div><p>You can tell if you have linoleum or vinyl floors if you look under the floor's surface. Linoleum floors have color that goes all the way through the tile, while vinyl flooring uses a printed image on the surface of the tile, plank, or sheet. This image often realistically replicates the look and feel of wood, ceramic tile, stone, or other natural materials.</p></div>

Q: Is cork flooring better than hardwood?

• <div><p>It all depends on what you&rsquo;re looking for in a floor. Cork flooring is certainly softer and more sound-absorbing than hardwood floors, and the two share very similar maintenance routines. That said, for some homeowners, the pristine appearance of hardwood floors may be more appealing, and they may be less prone to scratches and dents than cork flooring. Hardwood flooring also tends to be more expensive than cork flooring.</p></div>

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>

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Last update on December 04, 2025

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 September 2022
My inlaid hardwood floors are over 100 years old and had never been refinished. They look brand new! Fast, affordable and very professional!
MS Flooring, LLC
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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 July 2015
These guys were great and were able to do a full truck unload of household goods, including a piano, with only a days notice. I was notified the truck with my goods was being dropped off the following day at 9am and they showed up on time (a little early actually) and started preparing the house...
Carolina Moving Solutions
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Reviewed in January 2015
He removed a section of the hardwood laminate area and saw that the sub floor and floor joists were completely wet and rotted, falling apart. What was to be a simple replacement was now a larger job to remove the hardwood laminate in both my dining room and kitchen area and replaced the wood,...
Discount Renovations
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Reviewed in March 2014
The door job and floor job went well. The price was fair. It was average. Overall, his job was an 8. I'm pleased with the quality.
Lowe's
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Reviewed in February 2014
They broke a PVC pipe in bathroom and flooded into my bedroom and ruined the bamboo floors. The owner said he would make it right and now he will not answer my phone calls or messages.
Granite Genius
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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 March 2013
Did tons of research to find a hardwood solution for my concrete slab home. Priced several different contractors and felt that Chris at New World had a fair price. However what impressed me the most was his knowledge and what would work best for me. We ended up going with with ...
NEW WORLD FLOORS, INC
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