Carpeting refreshes spaces with comfort and sound control while delivering clean seams, tight stretch, and tidy transitions. Preparation sets the stage: subfloors are secured and smoothed, pad is selected for performance, and carpet is installed to manufacturer standards.

Overview

• Scope: carpet take-up and haul-away, pad and tack strip installation, subfloor fastening and patching, moisture checks on slabs, broadloom and carpet tile installation, and stair runners.
• Goals: smooth, wrinkle-free surfaces, low noise underfoot, neat edges at bases and thresholds, and durable seams.
• Spaces: bedrooms, halls, stairs, living areas, basements, home theaters, and light commercial rooms.

What This Service Includes

• Removal & prep: take-up of existing carpet and pad, adhesive scraping where needed, squeak fixes with screws, and patching/feathering low spots.
• Tack strips & pad: placement sized to wall offsets and transitions; cushion options (rebond, rubber, felt) matched to use and warranty.
• Installation: broadloom with hot-melt seaming, edge sealing to prevent raveling, power stretching for flatness; carpet tiles with layout, adhesive or tabs, and directional arrows aligned.
• Patterns & stairs: pattern match and alignment; stair methods (waterfall, Hollywood/cap-and-band); custom runners with bound edges.
• Transitions & trim: reducers, Z-bar, or Schluter profiles at adjacent floors; baseboards and shoe set or undercut per design.
• Moisture & slabs: RH tests on concrete where required; primers or mitigation specified if readings exceed limits.

Materials & Options

• Fibers: nylon, PET polyester, triexta, and wool—selected for resilience, soil resistance, and feel.
• Constructions: cut pile, loop (Berber), cut-and-loop, frieze, and patterned goods.
• Tiles vs. broadloom: tiles for modular repairs and patterns; broadloom for seamless spans and runners.
• Cushion: density and thickness sized to traffic and warranty; moisture barriers for basements as specified.

Subfloor & Prep Standards

• Flatness tuned to product requirements; seams and fasteners flush.
• Wood subfloors screwed tight to reduce squeaks; small defects patched or sanded.
• Concrete checked for moisture; appropriate adhesives/primers used for slabs.
• Perimeter gaps set for tack strip and proper tuck at bases and casings.

Sequencing & Conditions

• Occurs after dusty trades and most painting; rooms cleared of furniture ahead of install.
• Interior temperature and humidity stabilized; materials acclimated when recommended.
• Door clearances checked; trimming or planing arranged if needed at thresholds.

Coordination With Other Trades

• Aligns with finish carpentry for baseboards and shoe; coordinates with flooring teams at transitions.
• Confirms stair nosings and profiles with carpentry; interfaces with electricians for floor outlets when present.
• Schedules haul-away to keep work areas clear and ready for move-in.

Quality Markers

• Taut, wrinkle-free carpet with no ripples; nap runs consistently through doorways.
• Seams tight, level, and color-consistent; patterns aligned across joins.
• Crisp tucks at bases and casings; transitions sit flush and safe underfoot.

Safety & Compliance

• Blade and tool safety; knee and back protection during handling.
• Adhesives and seam sealers used with ventilation and per manufacturer guidance.
• Old carpet and pad routed to recycling where available; disposal per local rules.

Care & Maintenance

• Regular vacuuming and prompt spot treatment; entry mats to reduce grit.
• Periodic hot water extraction per manufacturer recommendations.
• Furniture glides or coasters to prevent dents; rotate rugs for even wear.