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it's not difficult, but it's a lot of labour work.8 V8 j. c9 D1 A! \) E
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you should always remove the old top layer for a number of reasons. ) p5 V1 R8 r) e
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, etc8 h4 t, b# T- F2 q4 _1 g7 M
) \* U. D9 k) i& ?! k2 l+ wthe 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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2 f8 U6 [ u% P9 _' N: A9 o5 cinstalling 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.
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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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