We’re looking to replace the carpeting in two rooms in our house. Any recommendations of who to use? Is Home Depot a good option? Is there a local place? (We’re in Capitol Hill.) Thanks! |
We got two estimates for carpeting two rooms ealier this year. Empire came first, and quoted us $3,200. National Floors Direct came the next day, and quoted us $1,700. But they were shady as hell and would not put anything in writing and insisted that the estimate would be not valid if I did not sign right away. I sent them home, called Empire, told them I had just received a bid for $1,700, and they matched it.
Then they came and did a nice job on the work. |
No Carpet.
The end. |
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If you have small kids and/or pets in the home, carpeting may not be practical nor functional. But overall I love the look ➕ feel of home carpeting plus it makes a house cozy and comfortable too! |
It's hit or miss. Most places hire anyone they can at the cheapest per hour rate to install.
It's the installation that matters, as even a high quality carpet it not properly stretched and installed will buckle and wear unevenly. Don't skimp on the under carpet padding either. It's what protects your carpet from traffic wear. |
Carpeting can make a home feel warm and homey. It also is excellent for insulating sounds if you share a common wall or floor. |
I see that nobody answered your question! We have used Home Depot and Carpetland in Falls Church, VA. Both were great. |
It's also helpful for older dogs who have a hard time on hardwood and tile. |
We've used Home Depot multiple times. The first time was absolutely fine. The last time, however, not a very good installation job. |