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. ' c' y+ \3 o& C$ h5 J& y! N% M
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of course, this all depend on how long you plan to live in this house too.( z; L% E+ e" _