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it's not difficult, but it's a lot of labour work." \. o0 I& h5 g- w0 ?
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you should always remove the old top layer for a number of reasons.
( a$ o! [* S3 R" ~3 |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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3, it's very hard to anchor it down with the baseboards, etc% H/ d. g- S4 I7 y8 y( `
) s1 K' m+ f3 a, x7 |9 @. B* h8 `. Mthe 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.5 a3 p( s/ [ i
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end 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. - t: b) ~7 l/ ^% U2 R/ P C. O
2 X/ g7 Y! T5 D1 Z* i0 ~% rultimately, 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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