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it's not difficult, but it's a lot of labour work.. {4 K6 W# c) z! ?2 E" q
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you should always remove the old top layer for a number of reasons.
1 T/ |; W# p; l7 G5 E1 e; z. U# z$ _1, it is possible to grow mould underneath the new top layer if you don't remove the old top layer+ }4 q8 e% O: ~4 A) s3 p' K
2, it's very difficult to lay it evenly flat all across) m3 n7 P' x5 N7 q/ n$ N
3, it's very hard to anchor it down with the baseboards, etc! J; v u6 t. K, \5 E
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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.
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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.& b5 z& I" c$ {7 x
% k7 y2 H2 ~' j Eend 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. * m: A9 D1 J# b" k: S' z' r- w
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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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