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10 Steps For Do-It-Yourself Carpet Installation

In a previous article, we discussed the pros and cons of hiring a professional or an amateur to install new carpet in your home. While Raleigh Carpet Masters recommends having a professional do the job, there are circumstances where that option is not feasible.

In such situations, it would be helpful to have an easy guide to assist you during the carpet installation process.

Below you find the steps that you need to follow to assure that your carpet installation project has the best possible outcome.

Preparation

•    Vacuum the old carpet to reduce clean up after it’s removed.
•    After you’ve removed the old carpet, air out the room and sweep or vacuum the subfloor thoroughly.
•    Take everything out of the room, including plants, window coverings, wall decorations, etc. (more…)

Carpet Fiber Considerations

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The first time you ever walk into a carpet store you might be amazed at the abundant assorted kinds of carpet you have to choose from. We’re not talking different brands, just carpet fibers. Each carpet manufacturer creates variations of fiber categories as well. We’ll go into the various carpet brands in another article, at another time. (It is a long list).

In Raleigh, NC, carpet suppliers are diligent about making sure that you are properly informed about each option available to you for your carpet fiber considerations.

• Cellulose – Consists only of plant fibers. A very good choice if you are seeking an eco friendly carpet fiber. This option is resilient, allergenic, and stain resistant. However, cleaning can be stressful (more…)