What happens if you don’t put padding under carpet?

• <div><p>If you don’t put padding under your carpet, the carpet won’t be protected from wear on the underside. This could result in a shorter life span for your carpet and increased <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/carpet-repair-cost.htm">carpet repair costs</a> over time. An unpadded carpet can also be less comfortable to walk on, depending on your subfloor and the type of carpet.</p></div>

Is it cheaper to lay carpet or carpet tiles?

• <div><p>Carpet tiles are less expensive than traditional carpet. The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/carpet-installation-cost-and-advantages.htm">cost of carpet installation</a> is $1,800, or $3 to $11 per square foot. In comparison, carpet tiles cost $2.50 to $11 apiece and can often be bought in bulk cartons. Since you can more easily DIY carpet tiles, you may be able to save on installation costs, too. </p></div>

How can I save money on carpet repairs?

• <div><p>If you want to save money on carpet repairs, there are a few ways to save without sacrificing quality. Some options you have include:</p><ul><li><p>Cleaning set-in stains by renting a steam cleaner or using <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-carpet-without-cleaner.htm">DIY carpet cleaning methods</a>. </p></li><li><p>Prepare the area for repairing yourself, such as moving furniture, to avoid unnecessary fees.</p></li><li><p>Protect high-traffic areas with a runner rug to avoid excessive wear and tear.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2021
I enthusiastically recommend James for your carpet work. His knowledge, expertise, and work ethic create a great result. Jay is conscientious, trustworthy, friendly and kind. He went above and beyond to get large, difficult job done to my complete satisfaction. I will certainly hire him for any...
Cheeseman Quality Installations, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2018
Darrin was on time, professional, friendly and truly went above and beyond what I needed. The carpets look brand new and smell wonderful. While cleaning my carpets he shared he does wood floor cleaning and sealing as well as other types. We will just hire him to come and do the work. Really did...
Crystal Carpet & Upholstery Care, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2017
We were thrilled with the tiles, price and most of all the excellent job Joe did in installing the tiles. Also, we were pleasantly surprised when he actually called us to tell us he was going to be late and when to expect him. This is unusual for this area we are finding. I am recommending Essex...
ESSEX PAINT & CARPET INC
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Reviewed in October 2017
The person that came to estimate and the person who came to clean were very professional and answered all my questions. The carpet was very stained. After cleaning it looked great when it was wet, but some of the stains showed when it dried. I called the next morning and they came back that day...
Maple Leaf Carpet & Tile Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2016
They are certified and trained professionally on cleaning carpets. They use truck mounted equipment. They were prompt, thorough, and terrific. I am using them again.
Tru-Clean Surface Care
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Reviewed in August 2015
Paul was very easy to work with, on time, did the job quickly and was reasonably priced. The biggest negative I have is that he left the carpet in our main living area (which was the largest in the house) very wet. We had to use our own rug shampooer to remove the excess water and it still...
First choice carpet & house cleaning
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Reviewed in January 2015
Don has an awesome team of guys. Each one of them were total gentleman and they know what they are doing. They worked extremely hard and diligently, and our flooring installation was beautifully done. They were mostly on time and they worked their tails off to finish the job in the time they had...
Don Pinette Flooring
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Reviewed in September 2014
We had a lice outbreak at our house and we needed as much of the soft furniture and carpets cleaned as possible. I had been living in the 2nd floor apartment for about a year and a half and I had never had the carpets cleaned before. Don was able to come to my house within a few days of me...
Green Mountain Carpet Cleaning
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"I am100% satisfied with the services that were provided from this company, they were very professional and finished earlier than expected. I would highly recommend Affordable Roofing for any repairs you need, they are very hard workers and finish the job very quickly. I will be contacting them in the spring for more restoration that my husband and I need done to our home."

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Carpet Stretching questions, answered by experts

Yes, by patching or section replacement to blend seamlessly.

If you don’t put padding under your carpet, the carpet won’t be protected from wear on the underside. This could result in a shorter life span for your carpet and increased carpet repair costs over time. An unpadded carpet can also be less comfortable to walk on, depending on your subfloor and the type of carpet.

Decent carpet will last around 10 years on stairs. Some less durable carpets, like polyester, will only last five years on stairs. The ideal carpet, like wool or nylon, can last about 15 to 25 years. You’ll know when to replace it when it starts wearing down. You may have to replace it sooner if it's stained, whether due to water damage or pets.

Carpet tiles are less expensive than traditional carpet. The average cost of carpet installation is $1,800, or $3 to $11 per square foot. In comparison, carpet tiles cost $2.50 to $11 apiece and can often be bought in bulk cartons. Since you can more easily DIY carpet tiles, you may be able to save on installation costs, too.

If you want to save money on carpet repairs, there are a few ways to save without sacrificing quality. Some options you have include:

Cleaning set-in stains by renting a steam cleaner or using DIY carpet cleaning methods.
Prepare the area for repairing yourself, such as moving furniture, to avoid unnecessary fees.
Protect high-traffic areas with a runner rug to avoid excessive wear and tear.

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