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Laurian

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6. Thanks, this is good information to have.

Sun May 6, 2012, 08:48 PM

May 2012

We replaced some carpet about two and a half years ago. We used a nationally advertised company ... that turned out to be a big mistake! The "new" carpet looks worse than the 18 year old carpet it replaced. It's all lumpy and loose. It obviously wasn't stretched properly when it was installed. That company now wants $150 to re-stretch it. No way!

Lesson learned, we'll use a local company to replace this mess, one that will stand by the work for a reasonable amount of time. Your advice will come in handy as we go forward.

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Need advice on replacing carpet [View all] yardwork May 2012 OP

Places like Home Depot who offer services like carpet installation, HVAC service, etc. OffWithTheirHeads May 2012 #1

That's very helpful advice. Thank you! yardwork May 2012 #2

I recommend commercial level loop carpet. canoeist52 May 2012 #3

This is very helpful! Thank you! How you feel about silvery gray colors? yardwork May 2012 #4

Multi-colors hide dirt best. I have a grey, blue and brown pattern in my house. canoeist52 May 2012 #5

Thanks, this is good information to have. Laurian May 2012 #6

Don't skimp on the padding Ruby the Liberal May 2012 #7

It would seem to me if you are purchasing HD or Lowe's in stock carpeting that you would save money Digit May 2012 #8

Need advice on replacing carpet Thomus12 Jun 2012 #9

Years ago, I had a good experience with Home Depot... Phentex Jun 2012 #10

Carpet cleaning jacksnergis Dec 2012 #11

the worst thing about cleaning carpets is leaving soap in them NMDemDist2 Dec 2012 #13

i'd second the commercial loop also a couple tips NMDemDist2 Dec 2012 #12