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. ) K z" I5 t+ j4 ]' X } % L3 f5 i& U2 {" D9 W2 d) y% Hof course, this all depend on how long you plan to live in this house too.) ?" c' B# e8 k. [+ F. D3 `' R