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it's not difficult, but it's a lot of labour work.6 ?# L, N {5 v2 |1 K7 f( ~
4 F" z# `- Y8 J5 [, ?you should always remove the old top layer for a number of reasons. 1 @5 `* T' a- J8 `! {3 T& F3 ?
1, it is possible to grow mould underneath the new top layer if you don't remove the old top layer3 F/ w. H% W- ?9 l; g/ B, y
2, it's very difficult to lay it evenly flat all across9 T5 o V4 }+ c! W. v
3, it's very hard to anchor it down with the baseboards, etc' F* Z8 e0 T m6 Y" i) |0 P( d
7 [4 c2 g. ^1 Q, u7 l. ?$ p$ Jthe 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.; z/ D. ~# ]+ M% E+ A
8 H$ f9 X8 b% v3 n" |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.6 l/ D' e) F1 x1 N
+ P! f9 y% O& R% n! v" Hend 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. 6 ~/ b# O/ k# N5 n4 Q
! O1 j8 i! |' Y% D: @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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