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it's not difficult, but it's a lot of labour work.% P+ ?- p% O8 f8 A
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you should always remove the old top layer for a number of reasons.
* B* }9 o: B) t! h2 K1, it is possible to grow mould underneath the new top layer if you don't remove the old top layer( z& r$ H9 f# `' ?* U% W6 U
2, it's very difficult to lay it evenly flat all across
* s' p! L6 I; t# o- o3, it's very hard to anchor it down with the baseboards, etc8 \, a8 M- z p3 }
7 C4 }2 K0 R8 \3 o8 `4 }8 rthe 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.
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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. 3 t+ U7 p" W+ A3 T' r S
]* u5 d9 [; Y! f" pultimately, 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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