How to install carpet? - DIY Chatroom

sbannister · 09-23-2009, 09:47 PM

I need to have my ground floor re-carpeted. I went to Sears and they said they have experts who can come in and install my carpeting. Is that a good idea or should I just buy the carpet from them and look somewhere else for installation?There are sites like servicemagic.com, nilaam.com, angieslist.com and others where I can post an ad to get contractor. Does anyone have experience with this process? Thanks.
Sean

sdsester · 09-23-2009, 11:23 PM

Most but the largest flooring companies use independent contractors for carpet installation. There may be listings in the phone book and I would also check with neighbors and friends to see if they can make recommendations.

rusty baker · 09-24-2009, 08:44 AM

If you are going to use an independent installer. Don't buy your carpet at Sears. Almost any small carpet store can beat their price. The highest prices are at places like Sears, Home Depot and Lowes.

sbannister · 09-24-2009, 09:55 PM

Unfortunately this is not the kind of area where you'd want to stop by your neighbour's house uninvited

I tried the phone book but these guys seem pretty expensive. I tried servicemagic but they will not let me post ads and I have to pay for angieslist so I have decided to post ads on Nilaam (http://nilaam.com) and craigslist (http://craigslist.com). I'll see if this works out. I bought this new place and its kind of beaten up, so I need several things done....

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Originally Posted by sdsester

Most but the largest flooring companies use independent contractors for carpet installation. There may be listings in the phone book and I would also check with neighbors and friends to see if they can make recommendations.

Alessandro · 09-25-2009, 02:14 PM

Carpet Stinks..Literally