Few things feel better than sinking tired feet into a soft, plush carpet after a long day. But carpet installation isn’t as easy as tossing down a patterned rug. There are some key “dos and don’ts” that can make or break your carpet installation experience.
Do Consult With a Professional
While you might be considering a DIY carpet installation process, you’ll save yourself a lot of time and more than a few headaches by getting professional help instead. Making small, simple mistakes, like skipping climate acclimatization or stretching the carpet too much during installation, can lead to a carpet shrinking, rippling, or buckling, creating annoying bulges and trip hazards rather than a smooth, uniform surface.
At New Age Flooring & Remodeling, we have over 15 years of industry experience, are licensed and insured, and offer product warranties on all our flooring, so you won’t have to worry about amateur mistakes that can create a suboptimal carpet installation experience.
Don’t Install in High-Moisture Areas
You may have a fleeting thought that whole-house carpet could be absolute bliss. But while carpet installation is definitely an option in bedrooms, living rooms, and office spaces, there are a few areas where carpet installation should never be considered. Bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, entryways, and playrooms should not be carpeted.
High-moisture areas, like bathrooms, laundry rooms, and entryways, can create optimal conditions for mold growth, making carpets here an unhealthy choice. Similarly, kitchens, entryways, and playrooms need frequent and thorough cleaning. While luxurious, carpets aren’t as easy to clean as hard surfaces like wood or tile. Carpet installation in these areas can make cleaning up spills, mud tracked in from outdoors, and bacteria infinitely more difficult.