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it's not difficult, but it's a lot of labour work.
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2 \% l. p4 E9 t+ ? Iyou should always remove the old top layer for a number of reasons.
8 q g9 S( F' n+ |# [' L2 o1, it is possible to grow mould underneath the new top layer if you don't remove the old top layer
& ~0 U7 J+ A: h/ v. [2, it's very difficult to lay it evenly flat all across- R, E+ w5 C) [1 t; `/ m
3, it's very hard to anchor it down with the baseboards, etc. J( O$ f) D/ S& ~. s: j- w* `7 P
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the old under layer can be removed or you can leave it in depanding on its condition. if you want to remove it, it's a lot of physical labour work.+ H2 q# q( p/ e4 S) r7 Z0 f- S
1 G6 z. J3 b* z0 I! N6 D" |installing the new carpet is very easy, but again it's a lot of physical labour. carpets are a lot heavier than most people think. plus, you'll need to do your own measurements, cutting, transportation of new/old material, etc.# p$ g; `8 p* V V6 D* F
6 R: x; H- \/ p$ iend of roll usually have good deals on material and labour to install carpets. give them a call to see if they can swing you a deal. depand on the size of your room and the grade of the carpet you're looking for, I'm guessing you can get away with less than $750 all in.
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ultimately, you have to decide if you want a professional look and feel or some quick and dirty fix. mix and matching small patches of carpet can be an eye sore in a long run. |
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