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it's not difficult, but it's a lot of labour work.+ p3 t, V. j' |. @: q/ e% F
# c1 [4 [" U1 u e4 O. jyou should always remove the old top layer for a number of reasons. ; R4 f9 q# E3 g8 }( I4 b7 P# r
1, it is possible to grow mould underneath the new top layer if you don't remove the old top layer
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3, it's very hard to anchor it down with the baseboards, etc& u4 P6 `; e4 p
8 h O$ c! c8 u( uthe 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.7 o' X4 A4 V* h2 X4 n% `, C
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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.% a8 f; ?3 k, s$ x
: _0 f" B; U3 @/ s! rend 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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