All makers of carpet and the Carpet and Rug Institute ( CRI ) recommend that new carpets at time of installation are to be powered stretched.
(see Industry Standards for Installation at CRI )
Most installers(& for repairs too) are underpaid. Usually 20 year old prices.They are paid by the yard. So rather that use the recommended power stretching tool, which takes more time and effort, they just kick-it-in.
Usually, if not installed with a power stretcher, new carpet will begin to ripple and wave in about 16 months. Less than a year if it has heavy traffic & is not a nylon or wool. In addition, most flooring companies only guarantee installations for 1 year. Iimproper carpet installation will make your warranty null and void. This is a huge and ongoing problem in the flooring industry. Low pay perpetuates inferior workmen & then bad repairs & stretching & installation
Over time your carpeting may have developed waves, ripples, lumps and bumps. You don't always need new wall to wall carpets, you can save money by having your carpets restretched. Restretching takes up the slack in you carpets and restores them to their original tension. This removes the waves and ripples. Lumps and bumps can be restored by installing new padding under the carpet in the affected area.
We can reseam carpeting that has come apart as well as repair tears, burn marks, dog scratch holes & other patch jobs. Also repair bars at the carpet edge near hard surface flooring & many other repairs.
We use a power stretcher as often as possible on repairs & stretching.
Call us today for more information on how we can take care of your home!
503-640-6311
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