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Enjoy Your New Carpet Installation For Longer

Written by Posted On Monday, 05 June 2017 01:40

 

Installing a carpet is one of the most popular flooring choices for a number of reasons. The carpets are comfortable, soft on the feet, warm on cold winter days and an excellent surface for kids of all ages to stretch out and play on. They also look great. With everything from berber to saxony style carpets to choose from, all of which are available in hundreds of designs and colors, it's hard not to find a carpet that's a good fit in your home.

Despite all that, a carpet is only as good as its installation. Once you've chosen the right carpets for your house, take the proper measures to ensure they are installed correctly and cleaned on a regular basis, especially if you want to get the most out of your investment when it comes to looks and longevity.

Carpet Installation Basics

It's always helpful to know exactly what to expect from a carpet installation. Here's a basic breakdown of what to expect once your carpet installation gets underway, no matter if you are going to DIY or hire a contractor for the job.

* Removal of the old carpet: Self explanatory. Get rid of the old carpet and if possible, send it for recycling. Let's be green.

* Preparing the floor: Once the old carpet is out, you'll need to get things ready for the new carpeting. This includes thorough cleaning and installing tackless strips around the edges of the room. It's also the best time to firm up any loose floorboards or squeaky areas in the subfloor.

* Underpad laying: The padding is what really makes the carpeted floor so soft and pleasant to walk on.

* Carpet laying: It's time to roll out the new carpet. Be sure to start with a piece that's a little bit bigger on every side of the room, so you can trim it to the right size as you progress along to the next step.

* Attaching and stretching the carpet: First attach the carpet to the tackless strips on one side of the room with a knee kicker. Then pull the carpet tight with a power stretcher and attach it to the opposite wall. At the end, cut it to fit the room. Proper stretching is maybe the most important step when it comes to avoiding common carpet issues that can arise over time. A poorly stretched and attached carpet can develop a host of problems like bunching, bulging and rippling.

* Final touches: Tuck the ends of the carpet between the tackless strips and the wall, cut out spaces over vents and install the baseboards.

Enjoy Your New Carpet For Longer

And there you have it. You end up with one of the most beautiful and comfortable flooring options for your home. What's next? Keep it clean! Major carpet manufacturers recommend thorough cleaning of your carpets at least once every 6 to 12 months, besides the weekly vacuuming. Proper maintenance will prolong your carpets lifespan, keep its colors and soft touch.

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