Need some new carpet installed ASAP

[katiesmommy01]

Want to replace the carpeting in our hallways, 2 staircases and the finished basement. Needs to happen quickly since my dad will be staying with us for a week at the end of NOV. The doggie decided to make the basement a bathroom and I cannot get rid of the smell down there no matter how many times i clean that carpet...plus it was stained when we bought the house 2 yrs ago...i'd really like to have this done quickly so my dad will be comfy down there. can anyone recommend a place that would do it fast, well and affordably? I've thought of Home Depot and Lowes, but don't know which is better (they run specials, but usually the staircases arent included and run up the total by like $250 per staircase!!!)...any advice would be much appreciated! TIA!

[Marcster]

Home Depot and Lowes both send out the work to outside contractors.

 

Cut some of that overhead buy going to an independent carpet store or find an independent installer.

[ginabarrett]

We bought our carpet through Lowes recently, did the basement and stairs. They were running a special where if you bought the stainmaster carpet it was $99 installation. The stairs were about $200 more. That is still really cheap for installation. It costs a ton for the installation on their really cheap carpet, it was cheaper to get the stainmaster! Also, you can get 10% off coupons like through the post office moving packs and can use it on this. I used a 20% one but I bought it on eBay.

[lostinmotherhd]

Try and find a good installer. I know it is hard. We went to a local independent dealer and the guys he contracted with were horrible. After coming back to fix the buckling, the carpet is doing it again. We thought it was the carpeting and had our Son's friends father look at it and he said the installers didn't use a power stretcher. You could call the local Union near you and see if anyone is available/on layoff.

[afrey66]

If you can, be sure to pull up the carpet and padding from the doggie affected areas and treat the sub-floor. Generally if you mop the sub-floor with bleach water, you will be able to get any lingering smells out of it and avoid further mishaps once the new carpet is installed.

[katiesmommy01]

If you can, be sure to pull up the carpet and padding from the doggie affected areas and treat the sub-floor. Generally if you mop the sub-floor with bleach water, you will be able to get any lingering smells out of it and avoid further mishaps once the new carpet is installed.

hmm...please explain how to do this and why...plus, i'm allergic to bleach, so will the smell of the bleach remain?

[scrabbler]

hmm...please explain how to do this and why...plus, i'm allergic to bleach, so will the smell of the bleach remain?

The sub floor isn't sealed so any liquid will damage it. If you have a scent, more than likely it is in the subfloor also and unless treated, you will be placing new carpet on top of a stinky subfloor. Once you pull up the carpet and pad, the subfloor will probably show some kind of mark. This area will need to be cleaned well.

 

If you cannot use bleach, there is probably another product out there. You should be able to ask the installer or even the salesperson. Bleach is just the easiest and cheapest.

[katiesmommy01]

The sub floor isn't sealed so any liquid will damage it. If you have a scent, more than likely it is in the subfloor also and unless treated, you will be placing new carpet on top of a stinky subfloor. Once you pull up the carpet and pad, the subfloor will probably show some kind of mark. This area will need to be cleaned well.

 

If you cannot use bleach, there is probably another product out there. You should be able to ask the installer or even the salesperson. Bleach is just the easiest and cheapest.

OK, got 2 quotes today and both mentioned that same thing! This made me feel better about their competence They also both mentioned the product Kilz (anyone have any experience with this stuff?) since i'm allergic to bleach. I ended up signing with the one company for $2,062.50... 720-800sq feet. I have another quote coming tomorrow, but is that too much??? It includes pulling up the old carpet and removing it (then allowing 2 days inbetween for me to apply/dry the kilz stuff), installation and life of the carpet guarantee (for rolling, etc.)...the carpet I picked was basic, but also have 2 kinds of stain mastering in it...feedback?

[scrabbler]

I have no idea on the price as I don't do carpet. (Such a mess in the long run.)

 

But Kilz is a great product and should do you fine. You can google it to see what it is in it in case you are concerned about your allergies. But it is NOT a bleach. It is a paint sealer/undercoat.