Four facts about carpet installation

Four facts about carpet installation

On the day your carpet is installed, it's 'out with the old, in with the new,' which is always exciting. Shortly after installers arrive, you'll walk onto a comfy new floor and admire how good your 'new' home space looks.

For high-quality carpet in Lebanon, PA, shop at Home Improvement Outlet to find a large selection of the trendiest styles and skilled installers.

A smooth installation day is effortless


We take care of all the basics, like accurately measuring the space and determining how to minimize waste. A work schedule and all details are discussed beforehand. You must remove all small items, clear a path to the work area, and have a workspace ready for installers.

The subfloor may need to be repaired


After removing your old flooring, the subfloor is cleaned, cracks and minor imperfections are repaired, and the surface is leveled, if necessary. However, the carpet installation team may find more extensive damage, and additional time will be needed to complete the job.

Experience and special tools are needed


This flooring installation is not a DIY project since wall-to-wall stretching must be done precisely so the carpeting does not ripple or bunch up. Instead, installers bring a power stretcher and a knee knicker, which helps them get a tight fit in corners, stairs, and closets. 

Underlayment is essential


Underlayment, or padding, is a must-have since it keeps the carpet from rubbing against the subfloor and quickly becoming worn. While underlayment is best known for providing underfoot cushioning, it also muffles sounds, stops drafts, and provides thermal insulation.

Visit our carpet store in Lebanon, PA


Family-owned Home Improvement Outlet sells and installs carpet in Lebanon, PA, and other communities in the central Pennsylvania region, including Hershey, Manheim, Reading, Jonestown, and Harrisburg.

We can satisfy all your home design and installation needs. So, begin your next home improvement project at our carpet store in Lebanon, PA.