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it's not difficult, but it's a lot of labour work." j& W8 @8 o: y( F! \& S
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you should always remove the old top layer for a number of reasons. $ [; s/ m& h8 e2 U5 ~/ \1 O
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 V( \2 F6 P& k8 v7 f9 b3, it's very hard to anchor it down with the baseboards, etc8 ~0 F/ H5 I! q4 q* G/ ]1 G
5 L' c/ E$ J' v y; N# z6 r. Athe 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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7 u% a( L9 _6 G- h' Send 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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: Y1 P7 {. x/ L4 u; Y6 o' R Cultimately, 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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