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it's not difficult, but it's a lot of labour work.# V9 y' U( P- h1 s/ \1 e" P$ G
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you should always remove the old top layer for a number of reasons. # Q1 X" X8 W' k9 Y5 V3 E: _6 P
1, it is possible to grow mould underneath the new top layer if you don't remove the old top layer
. I' a8 s# ]( ^) M" R2, it's very difficult to lay it evenly flat all across
3 x3 Y; ~, ]0 U3, 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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. o5 T: o; c8 ^3 ]9 m- ^0 |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.; L* O/ G5 E; ]% y" d8 H8 ?- D8 W' U+ z
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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. ' q% r8 B+ {& t: i- T
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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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