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Get the Carpet You Want, Measured to Fit & Professionally Installed.

Your carpet installation project begins with a professional in-home measure to put together a complete plan and get your project started right.

Why Get A Professional In-Home Measure?

A more precise quote. With a clear view of the materials and quantities required, our carpet installers provide a complete quote for your project.

Get exactly what you need. An in-home measure ensures an accurate material order and identifies specific needs for your project while reducing waste.

Explore available options. Not sure what carpet you want? Our installers can bring samples and help you choose between materials and patterns.

Here’s What’s Included With Your Carpet Installation:

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Professional Measure & All-In Quote

Get an accurate measurement and quote for your entire project (carpet plus installation) during your in-home measure.

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Full-Service Product Selection

Compare carpet & underpadding samples, discuss options, and get expert recommendations during your in-home measure appointment.

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Delivery of New Carpet & Materials

Our experienced carpet installers will deliver your new carpeting, underpadding, smoothedge, and other materials.

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Basic Furniture Moving*

Our installers can move some items or furniture to make way for your new carpet installation. Please discuss in advance if you need assistance.

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Rip-Up & Haul-Away of Old Carpet

If needed, removal and haul-away of old carpet will be included with your carpet replacement & installation. Disposal fees may apply.

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Post-Installation Clean-Up

Our authorized installers will perform a site clean-up and final inspection to ensure your satisfaction.

*Limitations apply. Please discuss with your installer prior to your scheduled appointment to ensure the room is ready for installation. Basic furniture removal does not include appliances or large, heavy, breakable or specialty items such as pianos, sectional sofas, display cases or pool tables.

Here’s How Carpet Installation and Replacement Works

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1 Choose Your Products

  • Browse our extensive catalogue of carpet and underpadding options in-store or online.
  • Our professionals will bring carpet and underpadding samples to your home to help you decide, as well as review financing options to help you manage the cost of your project.
  • Browse carpet samples online and get them delivered to your home.  
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2 Book a Measure

  • Select “Add to Cart” above and follow the prompts to order your in-home measure. You will get a call to schedule your appointment.
  • Your installer will visit your home, measure your room(s) and work with you to build your project.
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3 Approve Your Project

  • During your appointment, we will provide a final quote for your project for approval and payment.
  • If you choose to proceed, we’ll credit the measure fee towards your installation cost.
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4 Delivery & Installation

  • An installer will arrive with your new carpet and materials, complete the installation, then perform a site cleanup and final inspection to ensure your satisfaction.

*Choose Carpet Installation with us and we’ll credit 100% of the measure fee towards the cost of your project.

Why should I Install Carpet Flooring?

Carpet has several distinct benefits when compared to hard surface flooring options.

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Noise Reduction

Carpets absorb sound, helping to dampen noise both within the room and between rooms or floors.

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Softer Look & Feel

Carpet feels soft on the feet and can be luxurious or casual depending on the style.   

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Insulation and Comfort

Carpet helps insulate floors which can improve home comfort by keeping it warmer in winter.

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Improved Safety

Carpeting provides a soft, non-slip surface to your flooring that helps prevent falls, but also reduces the risk of injury if a fall occurs.

Why Choose Carpet Installation Over A Rug?

It's tempting to think of carpets and rugs as basically one in the same; however, while both provide soft flooring coverage, you get a lot more when you choose carpet installation services from The Home Depot.

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Professional Workmanship

It’s about more than just new carpet. You get professional advice, quality products and expert installation backed by our 1-year labour warranty.  

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Full Room vs. Partial Coverage

While rugs are generally used to cover specific parts of a room for specific purposes, professional carpet installation provides a wallto-wall finish.

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Long-Term vs. Short-Term

With carpet installation, your carpet is carefully measured, fitted and placed for long-term durability. A rug is a more limited solution, placed over parts of the floor as needed.

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Enhanced Comfort

Thanks to their baseboard-to-baseboard coverage and soft underpadding, professionally installed carpets provide better comfort and warmth than most rugs.

Which Carpet Material Do I Need For My Home?

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The Home Depot offers three main fibre options for carpet installation: nylon, polyester, and olefin.

Nylon and polyester are easy-to-clean carpet installation options, while nylon is less likely to mat down and polyester offers superior stain resistance. Olefin is both a durable and inexpensive carpet installation choice.

Different carpet materials are recommended depending on the room or part of your home where carpeting is being installed. Our installers can work with you to help you match different carpet styles and materials to help you find the right ones for every floor. Here’s a quick guide.

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Nylon Carpet Installation

Nylon is a durable material and is recommended for high-traffic areas like stairs and hallways. Proper installation is key to ensure the best look and fit.

Discuss With Your Installer:

  • Proper stretching of the new carpet and a tight fit will guard against rippling over time.
  • Padding matters. Choose underpadding that balances comfort with firmness for durability in high-traffic locations.
  • Static protection. Ask your installer for recommendations, especially in drier homes.
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Polyester Carpet Installation

Polyester carpets are typically softer and offered in a wider range of colour options, making them a comfortable installation choice for lower-traffic areas such as bedrooms, family rooms and guest rooms.

Discuss With Your Installer:

  • Soft for comfort. Polyester is great for softness, but this also means it can crush or mat faster than nylon.
  • Subfloor smoothness is very important with soft polyester carpets to help guard against traffic shading and other imperfections.
  • Avoid heavy-wear zones such as stairs or hallways unless your polyester carpet choice is specifically rated for it.
  • Padding matters. With the right underpadding, softer polyester carpets can provide plush comfort while supporting a more consistent look and feel over time.
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Olefin Carpet Installation

Olefin (polypropylene) carpets are a budget-friendly choice for your carpet installation project. They offer excellent moisture resistance and are a popular option for basements, rental spaces and other low-traffic and moisture-prone areas at an affordable carpet installation cost.

Discuss With Your Installer:

  • Moisture resistance. Olefin is better for basement carpet installations than stairs or hallways.
  • Low-traffic areas. Choose olefin carpet installation for less-travelled parts of your home.
  • Padding and subfloor. Proper subfloor prep and underpadding will help the long-term resilience and evenness of your olefin carpet installation.
  • Furniture placement. Using furniture pads under heavier pieces and occasionally shifting furniture around can help preserve the look of olefin carpets.

Cut Pile, Loop Pile or Cut & Loop: Which Carpet Style Is Best?

Material isn’t the only thing that matters for your carpet; the style of the carpet is equally important. Here’s what you should know:

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Cut Pile Carpets

Woven yarn loops sheared at the ends allow for a softer, plush feel ideal for bedroom carpet installation or other low-traffic areas where comfort is a priority.

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Loop Pile Carpets

Tightly woven yarn loops result in a firmer, more resilient option that stands up well in hallways, entrances and stairs. Less warm and soft than cut pile.

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Cut & Loop Carpets

A combination of cut and loop piles arranged to form a pattern. A versatile 'middle ground' in plushness and durability, great for most parts of the home.

Which Carpet Installation Option Is Best For My Room?

Your best carpet installation options, as well as the underpadding, will depend on the room where you want carpeting installed.

CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING FOR EACH ROOM :

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Bedroom

Choose medium- to high-pile carpet installation options that offer greater softness, warmth and sound absorption to maximize comfort & quiet.

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Halls & Stairs

Choose low- to medium-pile carpet installation options that allow for good traction and safety.

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Living Room

Choose medium-pile carpet installation options for a balance of high-traffic durability with comfort and sound absorption.

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Basement, Rec Room & Office

Choose low-pile carpet installation options that allow for easier cleaning and drying in the event of a spill or a flood.

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Build & Price Your Carpet Installation Project

Use the project calculator tool to generate an estimate of your cost to install carpet. Our carpet installers are committed to working with you to meet your needs, budget and expectations.

When ready, select “Add to Cart” and schedule your in-home measure appointment.

Explore & Order Carpet Samples Before Your Appointment

While our carpet installers can help you find the right type, material and pattern of carpet for your project, we encourage you first to explore your options online or at your nearest Home Depot store.

Check out our sample catalogue at the link below to get an idea of your options and narrow things down.  

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