Store Suggestions-New Carpet

bigdog · 07-22-2011, 06:47 AM

Need some new carpeting, asking Forum for carpet store suggestions.
(Other than big box stores)

Locateded in Gilford, so need suggestions anywhere between Meredith and Wolfeboro.

THanks,
BD

SteveA · 07-22-2011, 08:38 AM

http://www.home-beautiful.com/

They are on RT 3 on the left just after the Belknap Mall.

We have used them and were happy with the price and installation.
They have a "Bargin Outlet" that has nice carpets if your looking for smaller areas to carpet.

Long time business in the LR.

VitaBene · 07-22-2011, 01:05 PM

We have used Moultonborough Paint, Wallpaaper and Flooring several times and are very happy with them. http://www.moultonboropaint.com/

Bob M · 07-22-2011, 02:29 PM

I second Home Beautiful recommendation. We are having new carpets installed by them in mid August. We used them twice previously when we lived in Laconia and were extremely pleased with the price and results both times.

They have an excellent selection to choose from and in my opinion an even better team of installers.

Belmont Resident · 07-23-2011, 04:39 AM

Lowes and HD.
You generally will get a less quality carpet & pad and their installers are a bunch of hacks. Store does not pay them crap to do the work so the job generally reflects it.
Joe used to run New Floors by Design. Before he moved to the DC area they were the absolute best around.
IMHO Home beautiful does do ok work but they are or were very, very, pricy.
If you can get a good recommendation for an installer and buy your carpet you will do much better on price, or at least give it a look.
Good luck

winnipiseogee · 07-23-2011, 05:53 AM

I third the Home beautiful recommendation - they are great! They can be pricy but only because they carry a wide variety and some of the materials are expensive. Ask for Angela and just tell her what you want to spend. They have done almost 20,000 sqft of flooring for me over the last 7 years. I used them on my first project up here, tried someone else on my second project because they were a lot cheaper and after a disastrous install I went back to Home Beautiful and have been incredibly happy with them ever since!

songkrai · 07-23-2011, 01:41 PM

Floor Show Carpet & Vinyl
388 Laconia Road, Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 524-2242

This store has independent installers (the last time I purchased carpet). They can provide a list of installers. It ain't rocket science. Just some specials tools and a good knee.

The quality of the carpet is important. Some of the new stuff is almost impervious to stains and spills.

One thing that many forget to check is how the seams line up. Some carpet is better then others with seam alignment.

Most carpet comes from 6' or 12' rolls. But there are some from a 15' roll. I have never seen roll wider then 15 feet.

excavatenh · 07-23-2011, 03:09 PM

the floor show on rt 3 in tilton is a great place to buy carpet ect.

sky's · 07-24-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by excavatenh

the floor show on rt 3 in tilton is a great place to buy carpet ect.

i'll 2nd 3rd and 4th the Floor Show in Tilton Home Beautiful is way to pricey!!
good luck

rrr · 07-25-2011, 12:36 PM

In MA, I've often found firefighters to be a good resource. Many of them do something on the side - is that true in NH as well? Several years ago I had a few rooms of carpet replaced by a firefighter (in MA) - it was great, he brought samples to my house, and did it on his days off - and he did a fabulous job. I've also had the roof replaced and wallpaper hung by firefighters. Just a thought.

07-22-2011, 06:47 AM	#1
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,411 Thanks: 308 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	Store Suggestions-New Carpet Need some new carpeting, asking Forum for carpet store suggestions. (Other than big box stores) Locateded in Gilford, so need suggestions anywhere between Meredith and Wolfeboro. THanks, BD

07-22-2011, 08:38 AM	#2
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Home Beautiful in Belmont http://www.home-beautiful.com/ They are on RT 3 on the left just after the Belknap Mall. We have used them and were happy with the price and installation. They have a "Bargin Outlet" that has nice carpets if your looking for smaller areas to carpet. Long time business in the LR. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

07-22-2011, 01:05 PM	#3
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,532 Thanks: 1,574 Thanked 1,608 Times in 823 Posts	Moultonborough Paint We have used Moultonborough Paint, Wallpaaper and Flooring several times and are very happy with them. http://www.moultonboropaint.com/

07-22-2011, 02:29 PM	#4
Bob M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford, NH and DeBary, Fl Posts: 51 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Home Beautiful I second Home Beautiful recommendation. We are having new carpets installed by them in mid August. We used them twice previously when we lived in Laconia and were extremely pleased with the price and results both times. They have an excellent selection to choose from and in my opinion an even better team of installers.

07-23-2011, 04:39 AM	#5
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 409 Times in 251 Posts	stay away from Lowes and HD. You generally will get a less quality carpet & pad and their installers are a bunch of hacks. Store does not pay them crap to do the work so the job generally reflects it. Joe used to run New Floors by Design. Before he moved to the DC area they were the absolute best around. IMHO Home beautiful does do ok work but they are or were very, very, pricy. If you can get a good recommendation for an installer and buy your carpet you will do much better on price, or at least give it a look. Good luck

07-23-2011, 05:53 AM	#6
winnipiseogee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 297 Thanks: 67 Thanked 152 Times in 79 Posts	I third the Home beautiful recommendation - they are great! They can be pricy but only because they carry a wide variety and some of the materials are expensive. Ask for Angela and just tell her what you want to spend. They have done almost 20,000 sqft of flooring for me over the last 7 years. I used them on my first project up here, tried someone else on my second project because they were a lot cheaper and after a disastrous install I went back to Home Beautiful and have been incredibly happy with them ever since!

07-23-2011, 01:41 PM	#7
songkrai Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 725 Thanks: 35 Thanked 145 Times in 98 Posts	Floor Show Carpet & Vinyl 388 Laconia Road, Tilton, NH 03276 (603) 524-2242 This store has independent installers (the last time I purchased carpet). They can provide a list of installers. It ain't rocket science. Just some specials tools and a good knee. The quality of the carpet is important. Some of the new stuff is almost impervious to stains and spills. One thing that many forget to check is how the seams line up. Some carpet is better then others with seam alignment. Most carpet comes from 6' or 12' rolls. But there are some from a 15' roll. I have never seen roll wider then 15 feet.

07-23-2011, 03:09 PM	#8
excavatenh Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 8 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	the floor show on rt 3 in tilton is a great place to buy carpet ect.

07-25-2011, 12:36 PM	#10
rrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Harbor Posts: 214 Thanks: 75 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts	Another alternative? In MA, I've often found firefighters to be a good resource. Many of them do something on the side - is that true in NH as well? Several years ago I had a few rooms of carpet replaced by a firefighter (in MA) - it was great, he brought samples to my house, and did it on his days off - and he did a fabulous job. I've also had the roof replaced and wallpaper hung by firefighters. Just a thought.