Berkeley Parents Network: Wall-to-wall Carpet and Installation

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Wall-to-wall Carpet and Installation

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Wall-to-wall carpet and installation

May 2006

We just had a very unprofessional experience with The Floor Store in Richmond. We purchased a remnant to be installed and two days later when they were suppose to install it we found out they actually sold the remnant to someone else without notifying us. Their customer service was unsatisfactory around this so I am letting folks know that I would NEVER go back to this store for any carpet needs. Fran

January 2005

Hi, I just went to a major carpet store, selected a carpet I really like, only to be quoted an outrageous amont to have it installed! Can anyone reccommend an independent carpet installer who charges reasonable rates but does a good job? Also, would I delegate that person to buy the carpet, or should I buy it directly? Could there be a warehouse when I can find the same carpet for a better price? I am not sure how to go about doing this. Thank you, Laura

For Laura who complained about the outrageous cost of carpet installation, you should ask what "installation" means to that company. We've found that sometimes costs like underlayment (sandwiched between the sub-floor and the flooring or carpeting) have been folded into the "installation" costs. I don't consider this a dishonest practice -- the underlayment may well be necessary to install the carpet -- but it leads to confusion. Ask them to break down this cost and see if it makes more sense. Letitia

Nov 2004

Wanting advice on the idea of putting carpet over our hardwood floors in the bedrooms. About to have a second baby and hoping this will keep the house quieter and warmer. Any experience with this? Will it help muffle all the creaks in our old floors? Any suggestions on where to get the carpet? Anything specific to do to protect hardwood floors? Thanks for any advice!

Most carpets are full of formaldehyde. It is very toxic, and it is at its worst when the carpet is less than a year old. It is a very bad idea to put a new carpet in when you are expecting a baby. Unless you get a non-toxic carpet, like those at Nirvana Safe Haven. http://www.nontoxic.com/purewoolcarpets/whattoavoid.html I have never done any business with this company, and don't know anything about them, except what is on their website. Sally

I checked out most or all of the carpet sellers recommended in our postings, and a couple of others besides, and found Tradeway in Richmond to be the best. They sold me carpet and vinyl and recommended an installer. Not only were prices the best: they had the largest selection of remnants, though I ended up buying cut pieces for the carpet. When my preferred installer was busy and would not specify a time, the salesman, Rich, got him on the job the following day. Rich also took back the padding and refunded the purchase price when it turned out I did not need it, and declined my offer of a re-stocking charge. Tradeway, 350 Carlson Blvd., near Cutting, 233-3350.
in-law landlord

Sept 2004

Does anyone have a recommendation for a reasonably priced, decent quality wall-to-wall commercial carpet install? leelou

Dick's Carpet just off Hegenburger in Oakland has a huge selection of all types of carpet and other floor coverings. They have some new and lots of remenents (sp?. The staff is helpful and the prices great. They can also install and I found them to be quick and good. anon

May 2004

We would like to put wall-to-wall in a playroom and on the stairs that lead to the playroom. We would love a recommendation from someone who has worked recently with a carpet ''store'' in the Richmond/Albany area. We are looking for great service, price and quality...isn't everyone! Thanks for any suggestions, Wendy

We just recently had our carpets re-done and, like you, were looking for good quality, excellent work, and reasonable prices! We found all three of those things through Straus Carpets located in Okaland. They sent a ''sales guy''- he didn't really push anything on us, just recommended some different syles that would suit our needs- within 24 hours of our calling them, we had a quote in hand by the end of that vist, the installers came two days later, installed our carpets and the carpets in our downstairts rental and it took them just about 3/4 of the day to do it. They were professional, fast and tidy. And we paid exactly what the quote said. I can not recommend them enough. We will never look for another carpet installer again! Their phone number is 428-2828. Good Luck! Jessica

Nov 1999

I need a recommendation for a good, cheap source for buying wall-to-wall carpeting

Call Home Depot in Emeryville, which has a large carpeting department with a huge range of carpets (and prices). Ask for Pasquale Mariniello, who is a very nice salesman in the department. 601-9400

I did have Anderson Carpet install some industrial carpeting in hallways at an apartment building I manage. They did an excellent job in terms of delivering what they promised and in the work itself (edging work at the doors to people's apartments, corners and angles all smooth and seams are hidden). I also had them clean the carpets last month and they did an amazing job at stain removal. I found them very pleasant to deal with. I had one other quote on the carpet installation (from Carpet One) that was outrageous. I also preferred doing business with someone from Oakland since I live here. Kathy

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