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Carpet installation is one home improvement job that you don't want to try and do all by yourself. Not so much because it's difficult or requires an expert, but because it's not really a one man job. You may want to hire professionals just so that they can assign a whole team to the task and get it done quickly. This will save you a ton of time and in the end may even save you money in that you won't have to take two or three days off work to haul carpet around town and tack it down.
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Where can carpet installation prices be compared?
One can compare carpet installation prices online at various websites. One can compare carpet installation prices at Homewyse and CarpetCostEstimates.
Where can one find a local carpet layer?
One can find carpet layers at Home Depot. The installation team from Home Depot will come to your house and remove the old flooring, When the installation team is done with that, they will install the carpet and cover entry ways and vents.
Is the installation of window awnings something that one person can do on their own?
Installing window awnings is not a one man do it your self job. You will need special tools in order to properly mount an awning,professional installation is suggested.
How much does 42 feet of carpet cost?
Depends on which one you choose. Price per sq. ft usually includes installation but varies with the carpet.
Will carpet installers move furniture out of the way, or does it usually cost more to have them prepare the room?
My friend installs carpet and one time I went on a job with him. He did not ask the family to move anything as he has helpers to do that. The price he gave them was for installation and moving the furniture. So the answer is it will not cost you any more if the furniture is in the way.
What are the best techniques for using double sided tape for carpet installation?
To use double-sided tape for carpet installation, start by cleaning the floor thoroughly. Next, apply the tape along the edges of the room and in the center in a grid pattern. Press the carpet firmly onto the tape, starting from one corner and working your way across. Trim any excess carpet and secure the edges with a carpet tucker.
How much cost to replace carpet?
Measure the area of the space to be covered. Multiply by the cost of the unit area of the carpet. A typical economy carpet at Lowe's is about $2.25 per square foot including pad, plus $97 for installation of any number of rooms. A pretty nice carpet runs about double - around $4.50 per square foot. If you need only carpet for one room (up to about 12' by 18') a remnant store is your best bet. A typical one room price is about $150 or so plus installation.
What is a carpet nail?
In the industry, a carpet nail could be one of three things. #1 A reference to the tacks that used to be used to hold down carpet on a wood floor prior to tackless strip ( the 1" wide pieces of wood with pins on it around your walls). Or #2 A nail to hold down those 1" pieces of wood. Or #3 One of the sharp pins in the 1" pieces of tackless strip that hold the carpet onto the tackstrip. There is also a reference to " stay nails " in the industry. These are 1" concrete nails that are driven into the carpet to aid in the installation process and then removed when the installation is complete.
Where can one apply for installation jobs?
You can find job applications on various job application sites such as monster or jobsearch. There are many different websites available, just search "installation jobs".
If a man and a half can do a job and a half in a day and a half how long does it take for one man to do one job?
Answer: one day
Where can one purchase carpet cleaner products?
One can check for a dollar store or a department store in you surrounding location. Walmart has all sort of carpet cleaner products to get the job done.
Where can one find cheap carpet installation?
Look in the Yellow Pages, the typical phone book. Go to the section which is relevant to carpet installations. Ring up the companies that are found inside and compare the prices for their service.
