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it's not difficult, but it's a lot of labour work.% q& T4 s3 ?) y+ K' A
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you should always remove the old top layer for a number of reasons.
; L% `0 l7 H5 {; e6 D2 U1, it is possible to grow mould underneath the new top layer if you don't remove the old top layer
: r5 O Y& W, i. m3 ^* p. |* k2, it's very difficult to lay it evenly flat all across9 M8 y U, | ~7 _: s/ r
3, it's very hard to anchor it down with the baseboards, etc C# ^, g" t# [9 \! t" V
5 [, [& w+ M; ithe 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.$ f+ O9 O8 L; O% Y! J6 H
* k5 Q8 ^% m6 B: W* Z& F5 ?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.; L( N) E& f: |' O \$ v
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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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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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