Hire Professional Carpet Installers or Try DIY?

Your flooring sets the tone for your entire décor, and new floors are a terrific way to improve the value and appearance of your home. While new floors are a straightforward way to enhance your home’s style, they are not as easy to install as DIY guides and home renovation shows make it seem. Several pitfalls can occur along the way, and you may have to call in professional carpet installers to fix your mistakes.

Hiring experienced contractors takes the stress out of buying new carpet in the following ways:

Buying the Right Amount of Flooring

Purchasing the right amount of carpet or flooring may seem as simple as measuring the length and width of each room. However, you also must calculate the waste factor. Professionals will account for transitions, corner cuts, and seams, which you may not consider when deciding how much flooring to buy.

If you purchase too much flooring, you may not be able to return it, costing you money. If you order too little, you may run out and there is no guarantee you’ll be able to get more of the exact flooring you need. You end up with mismatched floors in the same room.

Finding the Right Flooring for Each Room

You don’t want to put carpet down in every room of your home. But how do you make sure the flooring you choose is the best option? At SMART Carpet and Flooring, our 30 years of experience means we understand each type of flooring, including its resistance to moisture, cleanability, and durability. We sell a wide range of pet-friendly and waterproof flooring ideal for kitchens, basements, laundry rooms, and foyers.  

For example, hardwood is a natural flooring option that many homeowners want to incorporate into their homes. While hardwood is beautiful, it doesn’t hold up well to humidity and water. Hardwood makes a great option for bedrooms and living rooms, but it may not be the best choice for kitchens and laundry rooms. Our team can recommend other, more durable options that mimic the look and feel of hardwood for these rooms, including:

• Laminate: This durable flooring is scratch- and water-resistant, easy to maintain and clean, and has a natural look and feel.
• Hybrid vinyl: This cost-effective alternative to hardwood is waterproof, won’t rot or wither, and has a classic look.

Quality Assurance

A lot can go wrong when you install new floors. You may not choose the right padding for underneath your floor; the subflooring may be damaged; or you may not seal the seams correctly. These mistakes can cost you money in the long run. If your flooring is not installed or sealed correctly, you may not get the look you desire, so you’ll have to start over. Or, if the subflooring is damaged during installation, you may have to replace your flooring sooner than expected.

At SMART Carpet and Flooring, our knowledgeable team has the experience to install your flooring correctly – the first time – and backs our service with installation warranties. If we make a mistake during the process, or your carpets need to be restretched, our team will fix the problem at no cost.

Additionally, we also use only flooring products manufactured by trusted brands, such as COREtec, Mannington, and Mohawk. You can be sure the products and services you receive are of the highest quality, so your flooring lasts for years to come.

Money Savings

Installing new flooring yourself may seem tempting due to the cost. However, there are costs you may not consider, including:

• Tools: Carpet installation requires specialized tools. If you don’t have these tools, you’ll have to buy them, which costs money.
• Disposal: Most of the time, you’ll need to rent a Dumpster to throw out your old flooring.
• Padding: You need to install padding between the subfloor and your new flooring.

At SMART Carpet and Flooring, we have prices you can’t beat. We are a mill-direct buying service, meaning we don’t have any overhead costs in our price. The measuring, layout, padding, disposal, and installation are all included in our upfront, transparent pricing.

We also offer financing options to help qualified homeowners afford high-quality flooring. With our financing, you can enjoy no interest if you pay off your project within 12 months, saving you extra money.

And, with our mobile showroom, we bring thousands of flooring samples directly to your home. You can view our products in each room, so you can see how they look before installation. During your appointment, our team will measure each room and provide you with a free price estimate. You’ll know exactly how much your project will cost before you commit.