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it's not difficult, but it's a lot of labour work.- q7 e0 u& S6 ]# q
6 A8 L; K" _3 \4 e9 X% V% dyou should always remove the old top layer for a number of reasons.
: ?* E: W9 G* A0 Q1 j. K$ G* H+ d1, it is possible to grow mould underneath the new top layer if you don't remove the old top layer
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2 q% ]$ [& E; b/ S3, it's very hard to anchor it down with the baseboards, etc& E7 d* n! ^; ^. Z
/ i5 b# e3 m; q9 [# x$ z6 f1 ?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.% U8 C$ L3 f ~, B, D$ `( w4 ^
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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.
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. |* W# a, x( z; D5 H8 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.
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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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