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it's not difficult, but it's a lot of labour work.
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) a+ z2 X) G1 `1 s7 J; D2 j L2 yyou should always remove the old top layer for a number of reasons. 2 q- `8 l3 n) a- J" b2 X1 n
1, it is possible to grow mould underneath the new top layer if you don't remove the old top layer- a! l) d' d, D/ ]4 n
2, it's very difficult to lay it evenly flat all across
; }8 y$ Y/ Z6 ^3, it's very hard to anchor it down with the baseboards, etc& X/ K \4 |- V# M0 e) g
4 \' I4 t: B* |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.
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! }$ h! Z/ x+ E" }& @6 ~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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9 \5 F$ H. t: f1 ^# o' P" I& qend 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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