if you're planning to spend $ on the carpet (surface layer), then you should plan to spend $$ on the under layer. a good under layer will let your carpet last a lot longer. when you walk on carpet with good under layer, you'll feel a lot more comfortable too. ; w" `( V. K, t
8 O; k b% n6 X+ G6 yof course, this all depend on how long you plan to live in this house too.8 K/ D+ u: r" b2 K