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Can you use existing carpet as the 'pad' for new carpet?
Comments (3)As long as the new carpet is installed properly over the old carpet to avoid tripping hazards for the children, and the old carpet/cushion is not wearing away prematurely, it is possible. We have done this in the past for customers with limited budgets who would sign a waiver of installation guarantee. The new carpet will require more maintenance. If you do this yourself you can save money. If you can not then it will most likely cost you MUCH more than the price of new cushion over the life of the new carpet. The new carpet will wear at an accelerated rate and unevenly depending on the wear patterns on the old carpet now used as cushion, the latter of which may be able to be mitigated by re-arranging the room items and furniture so new wear patterns emerge. Additionally, restretches may be required more frequently because the above and the old carpets pile direction that may aid the new carpet "walking" the direction of the pile due to foot traffic (walking/running/rolling/playing on the carpet). This may also cause "rolling" of the carpet (a trip hazard) if left unchecked without proper re-stretching. Another problem may be the height. If the new carpet is to high, the new carpet might not want to hold well at the tack strip, so another row of tack strip and/or some additional anchoring might be required to back up the first-row or existing tack strip. Be warned that if alternate anchoring is used (backup nails or staples through the new carpet), this may make required restretches problematic at best, impossible at worst. All that said, I think its a MUCH better idea to go with full demo and new cushion. Decent mid-grade 8 lb rebonded cushion is very inexpensive these days and lasts for many many years. Remember that this is a kids playroom. They will beat the crap out of it. Cushion is specifically designed for under-carpet applications to mamximize the life of your new carpet. Its an investment insuring the longevity of your new carpet. Go with new cushion is my recommendation....See MoreThoughts on offer price
Comments (4)I'd look a little closer at the comps. Look at photos if you can (should be in MLS). See if you can see a pattern based on condition, buyer, amenities like basements, that sort of thing. Then offer based on the average of the nearest comps. If it was me, I'd line them up in a spreadsheet and approach them appraiser-like, but I'm a math geek. For example, if the 82/sf house was a foreclosure bought by an investor, and the next highest sold for 95/sf, with a cluster of 95-105/sf for the non-updated houses, then offer 95/sf. It won't likely be that clear-cut. There are a thousand reasons people buy or don't buy. But that should get you close....See Morecarpet network or costco for new carpet?
Comments (4)I've never heard of Carpet Network, but I had Costco out to price window coverings. WOW! That was a shocker, they were costly! They only used Hunter Douglas honeycombs and for my maids room/downstairs bedroom they wanted close to $500! It's a large window, but there was no choice for a less expensive company....See MoreNEW house help! How can I update/ modernize paint with Brown carpet
Comments (20)for sure paint the ceiling white. just use the white base straight out of the can. don't have it tinted! use a flat, ceiling white. painting the ceiling will have a huge impact on the reflective quality. if doing white on the walls, it's really going to make the trim look dingy. I'd redo all the trim (do a little at a time) and the ceiling, and reevaluate the wall color. if you still think it's too dark, try BM Pale Oak...See MoreMelona Will
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