Powhatan Carpet Installers

When this homeowner's carpet got wet enough, and long enough, the glue and carpet backing began to fall apart. Read how the carpet can be salvaged.

If you do go to a carpeting store to make a purchase, Jim Rogers of Variety Carpets in Charlotte, N.C., suggests ordering the carpet that you like rather than buying what's in stock. “When you order it in, you know what you're getting, and it’s usually under warranty,” he says.