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it's not difficult, but it's a lot of labour work.5 P( _1 r* j U- I/ j* p
) P, c ?' |1 C. l8 ^& w- e& Tyou should always remove the old top layer for a number of reasons. - [% p6 l0 U& ]1 b7 u
1, it is possible to grow mould underneath the new top layer if you don't remove the old top layer
, G" P: E/ d& U1 Y3 I$ S3 W2, it's very difficult to lay it evenly flat all across
; _5 z6 k/ f; p3, it's very hard to anchor it down with the baseboards, etc
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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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& o8 {& T" g4 w# @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.; o# f! t$ Q/ I+ V1 T! V7 L$ L5 k
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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 $750 all in. + H7 q+ _+ R( o* l0 B' o
+ c. }# U( {! s1 W$ O- \2 Jultimately, 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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