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Colosseum Remodeling
4.6(
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Serving Afton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paolo came for the estimate the same day I called. I had a small, 80 sq. ft. sidewalk replacement job. He communicated well throughout the job that was delayed multiple times due to rain. His workmen arrived as scheduled, completed work professionally, and cleaned up well. The result met my expectations."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Grace Home Improvement, LLC
4.1(
5
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Serving Afton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

Grace Home Improvement, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Grace Home Improvement, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Floor Coverings International Charlottesville, VA
New to Angi

Serving Afton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Floor Covering International is the largest in-home flooring franchise in North America and was recently rated the #1 flooring franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine. We have a mobile flooring showroom that brings more than 3,000 products directly to your home, so you do not have to waste a weekend driving from warehouse to warehouse. Our expert Design Associates will give you a free in-home estimate and design consultation on the spot.

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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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.

It is not recommended to install or stretch a carpet without a power stretcher. Skipping essential tools like a power stretcher and a knee kicker will likely result in an improper installation, leaving you with wrinkles, creases, and an unappealing final look. While a knee kicker can provide some limited stretching for thinner carpets, it is not a proper substitute. Attempting to stretch a carpet by hand or with homemade tools can also shorten its lifespan. For the best results, you should buy or rent a stretcher. If you do not want to use a stretcher, it is better to hire a professional for the installation.

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.

Installation typically takes 1-2 days, depending on the area size and preparation needed.

Acclimating laminate flooring cannot be rushed. Laminate flooring needs at least 48 hours to acclimate properly to its new environment, and being patient during this time can make installation go smoother because you will not be dealing with boards that have expanded or contracted during the shipping process. You will also be less likely to damage the boards during installation.

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