Today we look at a few basement floor finishing options, with a definite prejudice towards those products offering a clean, sleek, and durable finishand with further preference given to those floorings that provide an easier manor of install for the moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer.

The recommended basement products of choice will be luxury vinyl tile (LVT), stone plastic composite (SPC), and the Dreamfloor collection of laminate flooring.

Notable products left off the list of potential basement options include ceramic tile and carpeting.

I dont like ceramic in the basement because youre basically installing something thats cold and rock hard, over concrete, resulting in a playing and living surface that offers zero impact forgiveness. Plus, cutting, fitting, gluing, then grouting the ceramic joints takes a relatively elevated skillset, a prerequisite we were hoping to avoid.

I avoid promoting carpet as a basement alternative, because I would rather our clientele not suffer a slow, lingering death due to mould, dust mites, and whatever other godforsaken creatures might be found nesting in carpet fibres.

Regardless of my slanted opinion, an article in a most recent edition of Home Improvement Retailing stated wall-to-wall carpeting, and for some reason, black luster kitchen cabinetry, were going to be two popular trends heading into the 2020s. In a related article, the Acme toy people are looking to reintroduce lawn darts and clacker balls to their summer-fun series of backyard toys.

My fear, and my theory, regarding the re-marketing of products best left in a time vault, especially the push to reintroduce carpeting as a viable flooring option, is that were living with a case of generational mismanagement. Essentially, the decision makers of the 1970s, who besides carpeting, introduced society to bell-bottomed jeans, polyester suits, the Hee Haw Honeys TV show, and the AMC Gremlin automobile, now have middle-aged children that have succeeded them in their marketing careers, presently making the same ill-conceived product decisions their parents made 50 years ago.

My suggestion: listen to your gut feeling, and always ask questions because if black cabinetry and carpeting are the supposed next best thing, I think the next 10 years is going to produce a slew of bad ideas.

Back in the basement, whether youve chosen to install a subfloor or not, a Dreamfloor laminate, SPC, or LVT floor are my choices of preferred flooring products.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so as far as which of the three products is the most attractive lies entirely on taste, since the texture and woodgrain features of each are relatively similar.

The LVT flooring does however offer a series of ceramic tile patterns, for those wanting a tile look, but with the cushion effect of a vinyl floor. For under $2 per square foot, the 12-millimetre Dreamfloor laminate is a great value, with its drop-click installation procedure as uncomplicated as you can get, while carrying a 35-year residential, five-year commercial warranty period.

Laminate products will need a foam underlay, with foam underlays differing based on the concrete floor conditions, or plywood underlay situation. So, be sure to discuss the basement conditions with your flooring retailer before choosing a foam underlay.

SPC floors are essentially a limestone/PVC composite, along with a foam backing fixed to the underside of each plank. As a result, the SPC plank works independently, and is ready to install directly over concrete, or a plywood subfloor, without the need of having to first lay an underlay foam. Selling for $2.50 to $3 per square foot, the SPC floor is a drop-click, 5.5-millimetre product, or about half the thickness of a quality laminate floor.

However, SPCs are every bit as tough as a laminate, offering a 30-year residential, 10-year commercial warranty package. The bonus, or advantage, of the thinner SPC is that its somewhat pliable in nature, which allows the SPC product to conform to those slight irregularities often found in concrete floors.

Next week, LVT flooring.

Good building.

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EVERETT When Lynnwood resident Aristotle Roberts arrived at Paine Field at 3:12 p.m. on Monday from San Francisco International Airport, he was greeted with a bottle of Champagneas he became the one millionth passenger to pass through the terminal gates at the Snohomish County airport.

Just nine days before the anniversary of the opening of Paine Fields commercial terminal, the milestone was a big one for the small airport.

To celebrate, the airport awarded Robertswith one million days of free parking at Paine Field, two free round-trip flights to any destination served by Alaska Airlines or United Airlines from Paine Field, and the bottle of Dom Prignon.

Hitting a million passengers in under a year demonstrates the appreciation regional travelers have for Paine Field and the idea that you can use public-private partnerships to achieve civil projects to benefit the public, not only here in metro Seattle, but around the country, saidBrett Smith, CEO of Propeller Airports, the firm that designed, built and operates the Paine Field passenger terminal.

A year into operations, Paine Field has already become a frequently used favorite of travelers around Snohomish County and Seattles North End who are relieved to no longer have to fight traffic down to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport when flying to destinations along the West Coast. Alaska Airlines and United Airlines have responded to that demand by adding flights at Paine Field.

When Paine Field first opened its passenger terminal on March 4 last year, Alaska Airlines was operating only three daily flights, the airport parking lots were practically empty, security lines were no more than a few passengers long, and the lounge, still awaiting construction of the Beechers cafe, was roomy, underpopulated and relaxed.

A year later, 24 daily flights operate out of the small Everett airport via United and Alaska Airlines, serving 12 cities in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona and Colorado. This month, Alaska Airlines announced upcoming nonstop service to Boise, Idaho, out of Paine Field that will begin in June. Monthly passenger traffic has increased from 47,428 travelers in March 2019, to 71,022 this February. The Beechers cafe is open and bustling around takeoff time, and the airports four parking lots are well populated. Last August, during the height of the summer travel season,Paine Field saw as many as 98,068 passengers.

Nonetheless, the airport still boasts a relaxed atmosphere and personal touches. The atrium where ticket counters are located has a hotel-lobby feel, and if you so choose, theres even a valet to help park your car. The promise of getting from the curb to your seat in the airport lounge in 10 minutes is still a reality with security lines that are never more than four or five passengers long. Even with short security lines, though, Smith urges travelers to arrive early to make airline workers preboarding processes easier.

Smithsaid his focus is still on maintaining quality service as the airport celebrates the past years growth.

I view this more as checking in to a hotel, he said. The problem with too much growth is its almost impossible to provide a personalized experience. Thats going to be the trick as we grow to maintain this level of service.

Smith treats Paine Field like his home away from home. In the lounge, he just had a telescope from a World War II battleship installed after he discovered it at an antique store in New York. When we stopped to take a look at the Beechers cafe that provides all the food at the airport, Smith pausedto pick up a crumb he spied on the cafes floor. Later, he seemed dismayed to note a barely detectable fray in the carpet by one of the terminals.

The terminal has worn well because we use quality materials, he said. Indeed, the terminals look only improved since the first flights took off from the airport last year.

Smiths attention to detail seems to be paying off with customers.

One traveler from British Columbia stopped Smith in the terminal to tell him what a happy surprise his Paine Field experience had been.

Its so un-airport-like. Its more like a home. The design creates a less stressful experience, the traveler told Smith.

For Jennifer Trumbull, anArmy engineer and writer who flies nearly every monthwith her partner and her service dog Sophie Anne, the convenience of Paine Field is that she gets to avoid highway traffic to get there.

Coming from the Marysville Armed Forces Reserve Center, Trumbull said she cant get out of work early enough to navigatetraffic all the way to Sea-Tac. Although she has had two early-morning flights from Paine Field get canceled and moved to afternoon flights, she said the convenience of getting to and from the Everett airport is worth it.

Flying out of Paine Field for the first time, Whidbey Island resident Fran Kendall said she was impressedbyhow stress-free the experience is, noting that the airport isnt busy and the staff are very nice. Kendallenjoyed her experience so much that she immediately went online to see where else she can fly to from Paine Field.

So whats in store for Paine Field?

Smith foresees a long life span for the airport andplans to continue improving the customer experience.

The airport will soon offer individual-sized luggage carts for travelers at no cost, and Smith is currently working on two larger projects to improve customer convenience:He is hoping to get approval from Snohomish County to create a cellphone waiting lot, and eventually hopes to have rental cars on site at the airport (right now, travelers have to take a shuttle van from rental car sites to the airport).

According to Smith, Paine Field iscurrently at its maximum capacity for flights, but he anticipates adding maybeone or two more destinations in the future, depending on what customers are most interested in.

Everyone asks for Hawaii, Smith said. Id love to see a Dallas or Chicago flight. We really serve nearly every major West Coast city right now, [and fly] as far east as Denver.

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Forget filing cabinets and flipcharts. Forget bland walls, cheap carpets and hospital-style lighting. Just forget everything that comes to mind from traditional office spaces because with the competition of stylish members clubs and cool co-working spaces, office design is finally being challenged, and in order to keep up offices are making their interiors more cosy and inviting. And its about time, too.

Innovative companies are trading cubicles for open, flexible office plans, with more inviting breakout areas for brainstorming, for meetings or even just to have lunch.

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One design that has particularly caught our eye is the Chicago-based Hightower office and showroom, designed by Casey Keasler of Casework interiors.

This commercial space features cool curves and pretty arches, with living room style seating, a terrazzo kitchen and semi-circle breakfast bar island transforming this office into something that feels, dare we say it, actually homely and inviting. Its the antidote to traditional offices.

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Female-led contract furniture company Hightower (with furniture, lighting and accessories so cool we want them for our own homes) wanted guests to feel welcomed and at home at their showroom in Chicago.

Hightower CEO and founder Natalie Hartkopf waited ten years before the perfect showroom became available at the Chicago Merchandise Mart. When she signed the lease for this place, she enlisted Casework to create a variety of moments to sit and rest tired feet after walking the 4 million square foot Chicago Merchandise Mart all day.

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When creating the showroom, Keasler included living room-type niches so people can stop, sit and look through a coffee table book. We want guests to feel warm and welcomed without the traditional corporate vibe, she explains.

Traditional arches were paired with upside down arches to create vignettes into other rooms. So the arches help to separate the rooms and zone areas, while also keeping a sense of open-plan.

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Casework started with the furniture, then planned the architecture around it. From small scale to large usually its the other way around. When the arches were put into plan, Casework already knew exactly how each vignette would look. Furniture is often the last element we pull together but its one of the most important. Its what you rest on at the end of a long day or where you sit to have a meal with your family. Here, we began with the human experience and built our environment around how space would be used. Then, and only then is the architecture built to complement that.

From the custom blush pink 12 Boxplay sofa by Swedish furniture partner, Swedese, to the 37 Four Likes booth by Four Design in the atrium, the furniture could be at home in a restaurant or hotel as easily as an office.

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The colour palette is decidedly neutral with hints of everyday luxury like shearling and spun wool.

The kitchen and breakfast bar was designed to feel more like a kitchen where friends would sit and drink late into the evening. The bar features terrazzo from Concrete Collaborative, Hightowers Suspence light pendants and the Nadia Counter Stools.

Read Also:35 Strikingly Stylish Kitchen Breakfast Bar Ideas

North Carolina-based Haand Ceramics contributed pieces for the plate wall installation as well as the serving pieces on the open shelving.

Beyond Hightowers own furniture collections, they were able to curate remarkable pieces from exciting artisans. Casey and her team spent a great deal of time searching, finally deciding upon pieces not just for their beauty but based on the inspiring stories of the artists;family-founded, female-operated Concrete Collaborative (terrazzo and tiles), North Carolina-based Haand (porcelain pottery), and JuJu Papers (hand-printed wallpaper designs), to name a few.

Read Also:Stylish Study Ideas & Dreamy Home Office Design Ideas

Casey brought the focus back to the female founders with a wallpaper installation by Chicago artist, Laura Berger and Portland company Juju Papers.

The interiors were awarded best small showroom and best in show at NeoCon 2019.

With a rise in cosy co-working spaces, could this be the new style for cosy office design? We hope so.

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Wall to wall carpet provides softness and comfort under foot, additional insulation and noise reduction. Its also one of the most affordable flooring materials you can install to update the look of any room in your home.

Carpet installation prices can vary, but the average cost is $3.5-6.5 per square foot. depending on the material, room size and job complexity. You will spend $500-950 on new, average quality carpeting in a standard size 1212 room.

There is a wide range of carpet materials and designs to consider. Look for a carpet that offers great value, while meeting your aesthetic taste, foot traffic and maintenance preferences.

Did you know that carpet is of the most cost effective flooring replacement options? Low grade materials cost as little as $1.5-2.00 per square foot. In general, carpet prices for decent quality materials, such as nylon, are $5-8.5 per square foot. Of course there are also high-end carpet options, such as wool, which can cost as much as $18-20 per square foot.

The figures below are only an estimate for basic labor. This is NOT a substitute for a quote from a reputable vendor or contractor. We strongly recommend that you contact a flooring professional for a more accurate carpet installation price estimate.

Price estimates are for Olefin(polypropylene) carpet.

what is included:

1. Material / equipment delivery, as well as service provider transportation to and from the job site.2. Preparing the job site, including protection of existing structure(s), finishes, and materials.3. Site cleanup and debris removal at project completion.4. Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are typically included for carpet installation projects.

what is excluded:

1. Removing, relocating, repairing, or modifying existing framing, surfacing, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.2. Testing and remediation of hazardous materials, such as asbestos or lead.3. General contractor overhead and markup for organizing and supervising the project. If a GC is supervising carpet installation, expect to add 15% to 25% to the total cost.4. Permit or inspection fees required by your local building department for the project.

Note: Complex installation jobs can cost almost 2x the labor prices quoted in this estimate.

When you calculate your carpet cost, you have to consider the following: carpeting comes in 12 ft rolls. Thus, if your room is wider than 12 ft in both directions, then you will have to use 2 runs of 12 ft wide carpet.

For example, if your room is 1313 ft, you will have to use two 12 ft wide pieces, because you have to cover 1 additional ft in your room.

This will significantly increase your material costs (as in example you would waste 1113 ft of carpet). However, there is no way around it, since no one uses left over patches of carpet to cover the leftover square footage.

Here is you how much you can expect to spend on top carpeting options. Generally, labor costs to install any of these materials will be similar to the ones quoted in the table above.

Nylon is considered to be the best quality carpet and one that stands up really well to high foot traffic. Therefore, its no surprise that nylon carpets are the most popular among homeowners, and are installed in over 60% of all homes in America.

Nylon boasts the strongest fiber, which makes it ideal for any room of the house, including the hallway, as well as residencies that have many kids and/or pets. Other considerable benefits of a nylon carpet are that it is the MOST durable of the synthetics, is very easy to clean and maintain. Also, it is non-allergenic, resistant to soiling and mildew.

On the down side, nylon is the most expensive of the synthetic carpeting choices. Therefore, it may not be ideal if you are on a tight budget.

If you are thinking of purchasing nylon carpeting, keep in mind that there are 2 general types:

1. Type 6 nylon this is a budget option. One of the biggest cons is inconsistent fiber quality, which will make this carpet more susceptible to wear and tear.

2. Type 6.6 nylon this is the high-quality material that is used in brand name carpeting. While it costs more, it offers all the superior features and durability of a premium carpet.

Cost: $4-10 per square foot

This is the second most popular material (Nylon is # 1) and is known for its durability, wool-like feel and appearance. Today its the fastest growing material used in residential wall to wall carpeting, and can be found in about 30% of homes across the US.

Initially, olefin was designed for use outside and in basements due to its superior resistance to moisture, mildew, staining, piling, static and shedding. Moreover, it is also a highly colorfast material and will not fade in the sunlight, because it is dyed before its made into fiber. Another huge benefit is that olefin carpeting stands up really well to heavy foot traffic.

Cost: $3-6.5 per square foot

Polyester carpeting is a great option, if you are on a budget. While it is not as durable as nylon, it offers stain and mildew resistance, and can be easily cleaned. Polyester carpets are available in a wide selection of textures and colors. On the down side, this material is susceptible to piling and shedding.

If you want to go for polyester carpeting, its best to spend a little extra on better quality. Look for polyester carpets that have a low profile and high-density construction. These will do a much better job standing up to foot traffic over time.

Its best to stay away from high pile, low-density polyester fibers, as these will have the shortest life span, and will not look as good, especially if used heavily.

Cost: $1.5-4.5 per square foot

If you are looking for natural luxury flooring, wool carpeting is worth checking out. Its a high-end material that offers a uniquely rich look and feel, along with excellent resilience and durability. A wool carpet has tightly packed fibers, which makes it naturally stain and dirt resistant.

On the down side, wool is food for months and is susceptible to shedding. Another potential issue is that it can be damaged by certain alkaline carpet cleaners. Also, its a lot more expensive than all of the synthetic carpet options.

Cost: $5-20 per square foot

To make your selection process easier, we have compiled a chart that compares different carpet materials.

If you are planning to install carpet on the stairs, the best material is nylon! Safety is a top priority when it comes to selecting carpet for your stairs, because the wrong type of carpet, or one that is very worn out will it much easier to slip and fall.

So how can you avoid dangerous accidents?

Look for a nylon carpet that has a low pile, less than 3/4 inch, which will make it both slip resistant and durable over time to high traffic. Plush style is better and safer compared to looped style, such as Berber. Moreover, highly twisted nylon fiber is a lot more durable and longer lasting, especially on stairs, so look for a carpet that has a tuft twist rating of at least 5.

Another important safety consideration is installing the right carpet pad. Its best to go for a firm thin material, which will provide the most sturdy surface. Good options include thin rubber, synthetic, foam, wool, or felt padding.

There are a number of trusted carpeting manufacturers that produce a wide range of good quality carpets, using different materials.

Top carpet brands in the US are:

ShawMohawkBeaulieu of AmericaInterfaceMillikenJ&J IndustriesCollins & Aikman

There are a number of things you can do to ensure that you get the best quality carpet and installation without being overcharged.

1. Ask for quotes from at least 2-3 carpet vendors and contractors. You may find that a small company may charge less than a large vendor, such as LOWES or Home Depot.

2. Consider installing carpeting in multiple rooms/large area of the house vs. just one room. Contractors typically do a markup for small projects and are willing to give better pricing on larger jobs. In fact, you can realize significant savings on the material and labor cost per square foot of a larger vs. a smaller job.

3. Be flexible about scheduling your project. Often, installers are willing to give discounts on their labor during slow/dead times when they are looking to get work.

4. Take the time to check references before hiring a flooring company. You dont want to end up paying more money to redo someones sloppy, unprofessional work.

5. We recommend hiring only licensed and insured pros, especially if your project is of more than average complexity.

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If youre ready to bring new life into your house with a makeover from the ground up, youre ready to learn more about carpet installation costs. Installation costs vary greatly, depending on a number of factors such as the type of carpet, the number of square yards, any necessary repair work, the number of stairs you have, and where you live. Due to these variables, the national average cost of carpet installation ranges between $200 and $4,500.

To start planning for your new carpet, measure roughly how many square yards of carpet youll need. Research the main carpet styles and materials you like to get a feel for what they cost. Nylon carpets are typically the least expensive, and wool is one of the higher-end carpets. Prices per square foot might range from under $2 to over $10, depending on materials. Count the number of stairs you want carpeted; each one might average between $3 and $10 (or more for box steps). Carpet removal can be an added cost as well, averaging $1-$4 per square yard, depending on the company and regional disposal costs.

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If youre ready to bring new life into your house with a makeover from the ground up, youre ready to learn more about carpet installation costs. Installation costs vary greatly, depending on a number of factors such as the type of carpet, the number of square yards, any necessary repair work, the number of stairs you have, and where you live. Due to these variables, the national average cost of carpet installation ranges between $200 and $4,500.

To start planning for your new carpet, measure roughly how many square yards of carpet youll need. Research the main carpet styles and materials you like to get a feel for what they cost. Nylon carpets are typically the least expensive, and wool is one of the higher-end carpets. Prices per square foot might range from under $2 to over $10, depending on materials. Count the number of stairs you want carpeted; each one might average between $3 and $10 (or more for box steps). Carpet removal can be an added cost as well, averaging $1-$4 per square yard, depending on the company and regional disposal costs.

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We Cut the Cost of Carpet, Not the Quality

At the S&G Carpet and More carpet stores, we cut out the middle-man and get direct savings for our customers on all of our carpet, laminate, hardwood, vinyl and waterproof core flooring products. We can even beat our flooring competitors prices with our Low Price Guarantee. Plus, S&G selects carpet designed for durability and will last for years. To top off a great deal on your new carpet, we provide quick installation and financing with approved credit. You can expect to get more carpet for your money at an S&G Carpet and More store!

For the broadest selection of hardwood floors with the best pricing and warranty, come to an S&G hardwood showroom, Our hardwood floors come in a wide variety of wood species, colors, and widths. In addition to the classic North American hardwoods (like red oak, white oak, maple, and ash) we offer exotic hardwood species from all over the world. S&G exotic hardwood floor selections include bamboo flooring, tiger wood floors and Brazilian cherry wood floors. Exotic hardwoods give homeowners the chance to better express their own personal decorating tastes with a unique looking floor.

Find the broadest selection of laminate flooring at any of the nine S&G flooring showrooms. Families with active lifestyles that are looking for stone, tile, or wood flooring should definitely stop in one of our store locations in Sacramento and the Bay Area and check out our laminate floor inventory. Laminate floors are incredibly durable, easy to care for and come in a wide variety of realistic stone and wood flooring designs. If you love the look of real hardwood but are concerned with the upkeep, than laminate floors are the answer.

As always, you can ask a professionally trained flooring associate at S&G Carpet and More to assist you throughout your entire carpet, hardwood floor, and laminate floor buying experience. They will also be able to help you find the best laminate floors, engineered hardwood floor, and installation options at the lowest prices.

S&G Carpet and More have been selling and installing flooring since 1948. We have the widest selection and best pricing on carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl and waterproof cor with the best warranties in the business. You can find our showroom locations in Rancho Cordova, Rocklin, Elk Grove, Fremont, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, Santa Clara, San Jose and Cupertino.

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Determining how much carpet you need is simple, especially with our carpet calculator. However, before you begin, you need the dimensions of your room, or rooms, as well as the specs for your carpeted stairs. Remember, the goal when laying carpet is to not have seams, or as few as possible. To do so, your carpet calculations have to be spot on. As such, many homeowners contact carpet professionals to ensure they dont overspend on materials.

If you already know your carpet area, enter the numbers into the carpet calculator above. If not, continue reading to see how to calculate carpet area.

To determine the carpet area, measure and draw the room. Measure the width of the room at its widest point. Measure the length of the room at its longest stretch. Enter these numbers into the carpet estimator above. If youd like to do everything by hand, lets get into some math.

Multiply those two longest points by each other to determine the square footage of the room. If your carpet installer requires the total carpeted area in square yards, divide the rooms square footage by nine. Repeat this process if youre carpeting multiple rooms.

As you might imagine, adding carpet to stairs is not as simple. Determining the exact measurements for both the stair tread (the horizontal part) and the stair riser (the vertical part) can be confusing. Even further, converting those measurements into square yards is another obstacle all together.

Luckily, our stairs carpet calculator takes the guesswork out. For stairs, measure one stair tread from one side to the other side of the rail (or wall) and then round it off to the nearest foot. Then, measure the stair riser from the bottom to the top of the tread and round off to the nearest foot. Multiply these two together to determine the area of one stair. Add three inches if you plan to use carpet padding. Count all the stairs and enter these numbers into the stair calculator. If doing by hand, multiply your stair area (plus the padding) by the number of stairs to determine how many square feet of carpet youll need for all stairs.

As you can see, entering the room and stair dimensions into our carpet calculator makes life much easier.

Carpeting is usually sold by square yards and most come in rolls of 9-, 12- or 15-feet wide. Therefore, you need to know how many square yards (not square feet) of carpet you require. While our carpet area calculator determines how many square yards of carpet you need, you can once again do the math on your own.

All manual calculations above tell you how many square feet of carpet you need. To convert to yardage, follow all the steps above. Then, add the square footage of all rooms and stairs together. To get the total square yardage, divide that number, or the total square footage by nine.

Carpet Square Yardage = Carpet Square Footage/9.

According to our carpet installation cost estimator, carpet installation prices, if you hire a pro, range between $200 and $4,000, with an average cost of $1,500. Looking at the carpet costs a little closer, you can determine the full cost breakdown.

In total, if you hire a carpet installer, your carpet installation cost could range between $10 and $98 per yard. If youre getting multiple carpet bids, which we always recommend, make sure all bids use the same units. If one contractor gives you a price per square yard and another gives you a price per square foot, ask one to convert their total. As always, when looking at home remodeling bids, you have to compare apples to apples to ensure youre hiring the best carpet contractor.

Just like tile or wood, there are numerous carpet types and styles to choose from. Of course, each bring along different price points. If youd like to limit your price of carpet, evaluate the following options and choose a carpet that fits your budget.

Carpet

Minimum Cost Per Square Foot

Maximum Cost Per Square Foot

Minimum Cost Per Square Yard

Maximum Cost Per Square Yard

Polyester

$0.25

$4.50

$2.25

$40.50

Stainmaster

$0.40

$1.67

$3.50

$15.00

Textured

$0.75

$2.00

$6.75

$18.00

Olefin

$1.00

$2.00

$9.00

$15.00

Carpet Tiles

$1.10

$4.00

$5.00

$9.90

Triexta

$1.25

$5.00

$11.25

$45.00

Level Loop

$1.30

$4.00

$11.70

$36.00

Berber

$1.50

$10.00

$13.50

$90.00

Nylon

$1.67

$5.00

$15.00

$45.00

Friez

$2.00

$3.50

$18.00

$31.50

Saxony

$2.00

$7.00

$18.00

$63.00

SmartStrand

$2.30

$4.50

$20.70

$40.50

Plush

$3.50

$4.50

$31.50

$40.50

Wool

$4.50

$10.00

$40.50

$90.00

Lumped into those carpet labor costs above are extras that many homeowners dont consider. Beyond the actual carpet and installation work, other factors are at play. Therefore, any true carpet cost calculator must take the following items into consideration.

Installing carpet is not a dangerous or difficult project, but it is quite demanding. Beyond cutting and kneeing the carpet into place, you have to install sections in certain areas. Again, place carpet seams in low-traffic areas. Despite the demanding work, with all the tools and know-how, you can install one room of carpet in less than a few hours.

Rather than spending a lot of energy on carpet installation, most homeowners hire carpet pros to get the job done quickly and efficiently. You wont only save time, but also the stress that comes with all physically demanding DIY projects.

Carpeting makes any room feel warmer, both literally and figuratively. Once you determine how much carpet you need, use ImproveNet to connect with at least three local carpet contractors to get the best bid for your project.

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Got an extra half a million bucks laying around? You could own a New Albany mansion that's being auctioned off.

Beckort Auctions listed the more than 10,000 square foot mansion and event space at904 East Main Street in New Albany for an online auction, and the opening bid is$495,000.

It was appraised in 2016, however, closer to $1 million$850,000.

The historical Samuel Culbertson Mansion is a 4-story structure built in 1886and located in New Albany'sMansion Row National Historic Register District, according to the auction listing.

William S. Culbertson built it as a wedding gift for his son.It's since had three ownersDr. John Hazlewood in 1896,the Order of Red Men in 1939 and the current owners, who bought the property in 2004.

The listing boasts features like original mahogany doors, a mahogany staircase, original pocket doors, hardwood floors, "numerous" fireplaces with original mantles, "awesome" original built-in cast-iron cook stove, original shutters on first floor, servants staircase, arched brick doorways in the lower level, all brick construction including interior walls, and a ground floor full bar dating back to 1939.

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The mansion underwent restorations in 2019 and 2018, includingexterior painting of the front and east facades,capping andtuck pointing of all five of thebrick chimneys, a new HVAC on the first floor, a restored bathroom on first floor and a staircase boarder carpet installation.

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Online bidding ends on March 3 and the mansion will go to the highest bidder.

For more information and photos, visithttps://www.beckortauctions.com/project/details/51278/or call 812-738-9476.

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With their most recent office redevelopment project in the bag, the big question is where J.C. and Maria Vargas might turn their attention next.

Considering that theyve already overhauled a dilapidated motel, followed by reinventing a derelict radio station, the sky seems to be the limit.

Absolutely, said J.C. Vargas. We dont have anything thats closed at this point, but there are a lot of places were looking at and dreaming about.

The Vargases professional expertise includes everything from real estate to consulting, but J.C.s background knowledge of construction led them to begin dabbling in redevelopment in 2014. Their most recent success story involves the old WCGC radio building at 6021 Wilkinson Blvd. in Belmont.

After noticing that the iconic and locally well-known property was up for sale, they bought it for $305,000 in late 2018, then spent the bulk of the past year overhauling it. It now offers just shy of 5,000 rentable square feet between the two floors, with half a dozen offices and a conference room on each level.

New occupants

The first tenant, Star Leasing, moved into the second level long before the overall building renovation was complete.

They were eager to get settled in, Vargas said.

The second tenant, Elite Spine Center, is a chiropractic clinic that celebrated its grand opening on the first floor Friday. Both businesses have signed three-year leases with an option to renew.

I think theyll both be there for a while, said Vargas. (The redevelopment) turned out really nice. I think they got a bargain.

The radio building was constructed in 1978 on a roughly one-acre lot. It carried WCGCs Christian programming from the beginning and was a place where live broadcasts took place for years, often hosting local classes of schoolchildren on field trips. It also was used to broadcast local sporting events.

The station was more recently operated by WHVN, which is continuing to use a transformer in the basement to relay signals to towers elsewhere.

Before buying the property in 2008, the Vargases did a walk-through, where they saw everything from a piano still tucked into one corner of the old studio, to a vintage microphone hanging from the ceiling.

It was something else. It was like a snapshot in time, said Maria Vargas. It had shag carpet all over the walls in the recording studio.

Satisfying result

But based on the configuration of the rooms, and the appealing architecture of the exterior, it didnt take long for them to see its potential for hosting a couple of professional service businesses of some type.

Newly installed features include wall-to-wall carpet in the offices and granite countertops in the bathrooms, along with Crafstman-inspired moldings, and new paint and trim. The hallways and reception areas inside were upgraded with a ceramic wood floor that features a ceramic tile inlay.

We also removed vinyl siding on the outside, said J.C. Vargas. We put a wood-looking clad and it came out just beautiful.

Major landscaping also included bringing in fill dirt to lift up and reconfigure the parking lot. There are now about 25 spaces in the front, and another 20 in the back.

Dearness Gardens of Huntersville installed the aesthetic conifer landscape, while the architect for the exterior of the building was Tom Giblin of Charlotte.

All in all, Vargas said it proved to be a worthwhile project.

There were no major problems, he said. There were just the normal challenges you have in an older building when youre taking things apart and finding things you didnt expect.

But it was all pretty much expected. There was nothing that made me wish I didnt do it.

You can reach Michael Barrett at 704-869-1826 or on Twitter @GazetteMike.

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