Carpet Installation in Chicago
ElmWood Flooring offers carpet from leading brands and professional carpet installation in Chicago for homes, condos and businesses. With quality products, careful craftsmanship and written warranties, we make it easy to find the right carpet and get it installed right. Contact us for a free estimate or schedule an in-home appointment to see carpet we carry or have in stock.
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ElmWood Flooring is your one-stop source for carpet and carpet installation in Chicago. Our carpet installers measure carefully, remove and dispose of old carpet, check and repair the subfloor, install the right padding, and stretch and seam your new carpet so it lies flat and wears evenly. We offer a wide range of residential and commercial carpet at affordable prices, and we can bundle carpet with tile or wood flooring in other rooms to save on multiple projects. Compare options in carpet tiles vs broadloom carpet.
Berber Carpeting:
Berber is a durable loop-style carpet known for its flecked look and resistance to wear, making it a smart choice for family rooms, basements and busy hallways. Like all carpet, it adds warmth, sound absorption and a soft, safer surface for kids to play on.
Commercial Carpeting:
Our commercial carpets are built for durability and low maintenance in offices, hotels, restaurants, bars and retail shops. They hold their look in busy public areas and are easy to clean. Read how to select commercial carpet for your space.
Stripes Carpeting:
Striped carpets are perfect for stairways and landings because they create the illusion of a longer space and add depth to smaller areas. Available in many colors and designs, they add style and dimension to hallways, landings and staircases.
Loop Pile Carpeting:
Loop pile carpet adds a touch of luxury while being easy to maintain. It resists footprints and vacuum marks, so it looks fresh for years. Available in flat or textured loop, it feels soft underfoot and is especially well suited to living rooms.
Contract Carpeting:
We offer contract carpeting, including loop pile carpets in wool, blends and polypropylene, designed for the needs of hotels, schools, offices, restaurants and other businesses. We can also supply stair nosings for public areas.
Office Carpeting:
Our showroom in Elk Grove Village, IL (visits by appointment) offers office carpet solutions for commercial, government and community buildings. Low-pile office carpet is easy to maintain and comes in professional colors and patterns.
Our Carpet Installation Process
Best Advantages of having Carpeting
Carpet adds warmth, comfort and quiet that hard floors cannot match, which makes it a favorite for bedrooms, basements and family rooms during Chicago winters. We focus on quality carpets that are not sourced from China, with most of our products manufactured in the USA, Canada and the EU, so they are comfortable to walk on barefoot.
- Free in-home estimate: we measure your rooms, review carpet and padding options, and give you a written quote with no obligation.
- Pricing: carpet is priced per square yard, and the total depends on the carpet, the padding you choose, stairs and subfloor prep. Several padding options are available. Call (773) 209-7499 for current pricing.
Choosing the Right Carpet Fiber and Style
The fiber and construction of a carpet decide how it feels, how it wears and how easy it is to clean. Our carpet installers will help you compare the main options.
Nylon: resilient and durable, nylon springs back well under foot traffic and furniture, making it a top choice for stairs, hallways and busy family rooms.
Polyester: soft, colorful and stain-resistant at a friendly price, polyester is popular for bedrooms and lower-traffic rooms.
Wool: a natural, luxurious fiber with excellent comfort and a rich look. It is a premium choice for living rooms and bedrooms.
Polypropylene (olefin): moisture- and stain-resistant and often used in commercial spaces, basements and loop or Berber styles.
Cut pile vs loop pile: cut pile (such as plush, saxony and frieze) feels soft and cozy, while loop pile (such as Berber and level loop) is durable and hides footprints. Cut-and-loop styles combine both for texture and pattern.
We bring samples to your home so you can feel the carpet underfoot and see the color in your own lighting before you decide.
Room-by-Room Carpet Guide
Bedrooms: soft cut-pile carpet with a comfortable pad makes bedrooms warm and quiet, which is perfect for chilly Chicago mornings.
Living and family rooms: durable nylon or textured styles that hide footprints and resist wear from daily traffic.
Stairs and hallways: tight, low-profile carpets that resist crushing, installed with careful attention to each nosing for safety. Read the best carpet for stairs.
Basements: carpet makes lower levels cozy if the space is dry. We test the concrete first and recommend moisture-resistant padding. Compare options in carpet versus LVP for basements.
Kids’ rooms and playrooms: stain-resistant fibers and a quality pad create a soft, safer surface for play.
Rental properties: durable, neutral carpet that is easy to clean and replace keeps units ready for new tenants.
Offices and commercial spaces: low-pile commercial carpet or carpet tiles that stand up to rolling chairs and heavy traffic. See how to select commercial carpet.
What to Expect on Carpet Installation Day
Knowing what happens on installation day makes the process stress-free. Here is how our carpet installation in Chicago usually goes.
- Arrival and walkthrough: our team confirms the rooms, carpet and padding, and reviews any transitions to other flooring.
- Removal: old carpet and padding are removed and hauled away, and damaged tack strips are replaced.
- Subfloor check: we secure loose areas, address squeaks and clean the surface.
- Padding: the new pad is installed and seamed so it lies flat.
- Carpet installation: the carpet is cut, seamed and power-stretched tight so it will not ripple or wrinkle over time.
- Finishing: edges are trimmed and tucked, transitions are installed, and the area is vacuumed and cleaned up.
How to prepare: clear small items, electronics and breakables from the rooms, and plan for doors that may need trimming if the new carpet is thicker. For more detail, read carpet installation that looks right and lasts.
Making Your New Carpet Last
Quality carpet and proper installation are the foundation, but daily care decides how long your carpet looks new.
- Vacuum regularly: at least weekly, and more often in hallways and family rooms, to remove grit that wears down fibers.
- Treat spills fast: blot, do not rub, and use a cleaner recommended by the manufacturer.
- Stop salt at the door: place mats inside and outside every entrance to catch Chicago’s winter salt and slush before it reaches your carpet.
- Professional cleaning: schedule deep cleaning periodically. Many carpet warranties require it.
- Protect high-traffic areas: use runners in hallways and rearrange furniture occasionally so wear stays even.
- Use furniture cups: they prevent heavy pieces from crushing the pile permanently.
Thinking about changing floors in other rooms? Read can carpet be installed over tile, or explore our hardwood floors and tile installation. Bundling carpet with other flooring can save you money on multiple projects.
Carpet Installation Questions
Carpet is priced per square yard, and the total depends on the carpet you choose, the padding, the number of rooms and stairs, furniture moving and any subfloor repairs. Removing old carpet and pad can also be part of the job. ElmWood provides a free in-home estimate with a written quote, a price match guarantee (ask for details) and 0% APR financing for qualified customers.
Most homes can be carpeted in a day, depending on the number of rooms and stairs and how much prep the subfloor needs. Larger homes and commercial spaces may take longer. Your written quote includes a clear timeline, and we schedule installation on a first come, first served basis.
Yes. Our carpet installers remove and dispose of old carpet and padding, pull old tack strips where needed and check the subfloor for damage or squeaks before installing your new carpet. Removal is listed in your written quote so there are no surprises on installation day.
Durable, low-profile carpets such as loop pile, Berber or tightly twisted cut pile usually work best on stairs because they resist wear and crushing. Striped carpets can also make stairways look longer. Good padding and careful installation around each nosing are just as important for safety and appearance.
Padding affects comfort, durability and how long your carpet lasts. Thicker, softer padding is common in bedrooms, while firmer padding is often better for high-traffic areas and stairs. Many carpet warranties require a specific padding, so we match the pad to your carpet and room during the estimate.
Yes. We install commercial and contract carpet in offices, hotels, schools, restaurants, retail shops and other businesses, including low-pile office carpet and carpet tiles. We handle projects from 500 to more than 25,000 square feet. Read carpet tiles vs broadloom carpet to compare options.
Yes, if the basement is dry. We check the concrete for moisture first and recommend a suitable carpet and padding. Synthetic carpets with moisture-resistant padding are often the best choice. If your basement has ongoing moisture problems, tile or another moisture-tolerant floor may be a better option.
Vacuum at least weekly, and more often in busy areas, to remove grit that wears down fibers. Blot spills right away instead of rubbing them. Use mats at entrances to catch dirt and Chicago's winter salt, and schedule professional cleaning periodically to keep the carpet fresh and protect your warranty.
Yes. ElmWood installs carpet throughout Chicago and the suburbs, with locations in Chicago, Elk Grove Village, Darien and Gurnee (visits by appointment), and we also serve Southern Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana. Call (773) 209-7499 to check availability in your area.
ElmWood has served Chicago since 1976. We carry carpet from leading brands, bring samples to your home, and back every installation with a 12-month labor warranty plus manufacturer warranties in writing. We are licensed, insured and bonded, accept cash, credit, Zelle, Venmo and PayPal, and offer 0% APR financing for qualified customers.
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