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Don Lovato, Founder at Carpet Source in Albuquerque NM shares The 33 Things You Must Know Before You Install Your Carpet or Flooring.

Don Lovato


    • Nov 12, 2014 LATEST EPISODE
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    Will My New Carpet Look Darker Or Lighter After You Install It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2014 1:51


    The One Where Don Talks About "Will My New Carpet Look Darker Or Lighter After You Install It?"

    How Much Extra Carpet Will I Need If I Order A Patterned Carpet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2014 2:17


    The One Where Don talks about "How Much Extra Carpet Will I Need If I Order A Patterned Carpet?"

    Is Baseboard Removal Necessary To Install My New Carpet And Do I Have To Place All My Furniture Outside In the Winter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2014 1:45


    The one Where Don Talks About "Is Baseboard Removal Necessary To Install My New Carpet And Do I Have To Place All My Furniture Outside In the Winter?".

    Can You Put Double Padding Under My New Carpet For Comfort?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2014 2:09


    The One Where Don Talks About "Can You Put Double Padding Under My New Carpet For Comfort?".

    Can You Use Extra Foam Underlayment to Fill In Voids In My Cement or Plywood Subfloor When Installing a Floating Hardwood Or Laminate Flooring In My Home?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2014 1:43


    The One Where Don Talks About "Can You Use Extra Foam Underlayment to Fill In Voids In My Cement or Plywood Subfloor When Installing a Floating Hardwood Or Laminate Flooring In My Home?"

    Do I Need A Special Vacuum When I Buy My New Carpet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2014 1:28


    The One Where Don Talks About "Do I Need A Special Vacuum When I Buy My New Carpet?".

    Will My New Carpet Show Footprints?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2014 1:50


    The One Where Don Talks About "Will My New Carpet Show Footprints?"

    Can we work if no one is home?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2014 1:34


    The one where Don talks about "Can we work if no one is home?"

    Will my carpet seams show and if they do, does that mean that they are not done correctly?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2014 0:59


    The one where Don talks about "Will my carpet seams show and if they do, does that mean that they are not done correctly?"

    What is covered under your vinyl flooring and product installation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2014 0:54


    The one where Don talks about "What is covered under your vinyl flooring and product installation?"

    Why is my carpet fiber shedding after installation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2014 1:02


    The one where Don talks about "Why is my carpet fiber shedding after installation?"

    Who removes and replaces the furniture and appliances for the installation process?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2014 2:16


    The one where Don talks about "Who removes and replaces the furniture and appliances for the installation process?"

    What is LVT and is it better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2014 2:37


    The one where Don talks about "What is LVT and is it better?"

    What types of carpet show the seams the least?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2014 0:58


    The one where Don talks about "What types of carpet show the seams the least?"

    What makes carpet more or less stain resistant and will it wash off?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2014 1:29


    The one where Don talks about "What makes carpet more or less stain resistant and will it wash off? "

    What type of transitions should I expect when installing new carpet or flooring?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2014 2:19


    The one where Don talks about "What type of transitions should I expect when installing new carpet or flooring?"

    Should I remove tack strips before you install new carpet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2014 2:19


    The one where Don talks about "Should I remove tack strips before you install new carpet?"

    My carpet smells a little after the installation, how long will it last?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2014 1:15


    The one where Don talks about "My carpet smells a little after the installation, how long will it last?"

    How do I properly maintain my new vinyl flooring, laminate flooring or hardwood?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2014 2:32


    The one where Don talks about "How do I properly maintain my new vinyl flooring, laminate flooring or hardwood?"

    Why are some bamboo products more durable than others and is it realistic to use it for flooring?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2014 1:12


    The one where Don talks about "Why are some bamboo products more durable than others and is it realistic to use it for flooring?"

    What is the best way to clean and maintain my grout and do you seal it after you grout tile?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2014 2:45


    The one where Don talks about "What is the best way to clean and maintain my grout and do you seal it after you grout tile?"

    Who removes and replaces the large items, like pianos, safes and fully assembled bedroom and office furniture?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2014 1:40


    The one where Don talks about "Who removes and replaces the large items, like pianos, safes and fully assembled bedroom and office furniture?"

    Who do I call if I have a concern about my flooring or installation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2014 0:52


    The one where Don talks about "Who do I call if I have a concern about my flooring or installation?"

    How often should I vacuum my new carpet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2014 1:42


    The one where Don talks about "How often should I vacuum my new carpet?"

    How messy is it to remove old flooring for installation of the carpet or flooring?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2014 0:59


    The one where Don discusses "How messy is it to remove old flooring for installation of the carpet or flooring?"

    Should I have my carpet cleaned professionally, if so, why and how often?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2014 0:55


    The one where Don talks about "Should I have my carpet cleaned professionally, if so, why and how often?"

    Should I acclimate hardwood, laminate flooring, bamboo or cork, if so, at what temperature?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2014 1:17


    The one where Don talks about "Should I acclimate hardwood, laminate flooring, bamboo or cork, if so, at what temperature?"

    Who moves the furniture and how should it be prepared for the installers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2014 1:36


    The one where Don talks about "Who moves the furniture and how should it be prepared for the installers?"

    Can you run wires under my carpet during the installation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2014 1:17


    The one where Don talks about "Can you run wires under my carpet during the installation?"

    If another contractor wants my carpet removed a few days before the carpet install, can you do this?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2014 1:46


    The one where Don asks "If another contractor wants my carpet removed a few days before the carpet install, can you do this?"

    What is your process for pulling up the old carpet and cleaning underneath before the new is installed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2014 2:55


    The one where Don talks about "What is your process for pulling up the old carpet and cleaning underneath before the new is installed?"

    Intro To The Carpet Source Consumer Awareness Channel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2014 0:53


    The one where Host Don Lovato walks you through what to expect from the The Consumer Awareness Channel and How to get carpet for your house, without ever leaving your home.

    Do you work weekends or evenings?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2014 0:47


    The one where Don discusses "Do you work weekends or evenings?"

    Which floors require floor protectors?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2014 1:32


    The one where we discuss "Which floors require floor protectors?"

    Who is responsible for trimming and adjusting my doors after new carpet or flooring is installed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2014 1:43


    The one where we discuss "Who is responsible for trimming and adjusting my doors after new carpet or flooring is installed?"

    Should I be concerned about formaldehyde in my flooring? Does the flooring that you sell contain formaldehyde?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2014 1:41


    The one where we discuss whether or not you should be concerned about formaldehyde in your new floors, and whether we offer that type of flooring or not.

    I heard that carpet is bad for someone with allergies or asthma, is that true?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2014 1:06


    The one where we discuss "I heard that carpet is bad for someone with allergies or asthma, is that true?"

    Do you remove baseboards for the carpet or hard surface installation process?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2014 2:36


    The one where we discuss "Do you remove baseboards for the carpet or hard surface installation process?"

    How much should I expect to invest in floor leveling before tile laminate hardwood cork bamboo or LVT is installed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2014 2:33


    The one where we discuss "How much should I expect to invest in floor leveling before tile laminate hardwood cork bamboo or LVT is installed?"

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