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01-01-01, 05:55 PM

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what is the better alternative
better carpet with less expensive padding or less expensive carpet with better padding

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01-08-01, 12:53 PM

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My brother swears by this rule, the better the padding the better the carpet. He always buys the better padding because carpet is only as good as whats underneath it. Hope that helps you out a little.

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