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it's not difficult, but it's a lot of labour work.
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- M8 C, d* S7 j+ ]you should always remove the old top layer for a number of reasons. 0 e% v J' Z3 w9 u" W
1, it is possible to grow mould underneath the new top layer if you don't remove the old top layer6 T `% z7 i" z! j1 h$ ^
2, it's very difficult to lay it evenly flat all across
& C8 e; U+ o) B3 }5 b+ O/ m3, it's very hard to anchor it down with the baseboards, etc" {% S4 A/ W$ T; x" `, R$ _% n
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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.9 z3 d4 T. }; b* g E. J, k
2 q, j# I* }) ^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.( Q8 r( t% u( R) L
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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.
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m* U% j& g' Iultimately, 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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