if you're planning to spend $ on the carpet (surface layer), then you should plan to spend $$ on the under layer. a good under layer will let your carpet last a lot longer. when you walk on carpet with good under layer, you'll feel a lot more comfortable too. . z. J, v$ n4 b. O! r. S8 E$ d; Q0 v
of course, this all depend on how long you plan to live in this house too. : q( ~* a7 n3 f9 u/ R3 Y