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it's not difficult, but it's a lot of labour work.8 Z* m( `. f8 Q7 c! O+ O
6 u& B) A& N3 ^+ D5 @# Gyou should always remove the old top layer for a number of reasons. + U& \0 W! m! q# ~
1, it is possible to grow mould underneath the new top layer if you don't remove the old top layer
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& ~5 @7 R g5 [1 I& A3 A- G3, it's very hard to anchor it down with the baseboards, etc
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1 U/ w& L' |, c! c+ Y/ ~, z1 Qthe 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.
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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.
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- @! n, ~/ s9 X$ L0 Pend 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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& b. Q- D) @0 ^, t* ?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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