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Default Shrinking a carpet?

On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 8:41:55 PM UTC-7, wrote:
On Wed, 14 Aug 2013 19:38:13 -0700 (PDT), bob haller

wrote:



the OP reports the carpet is 10 years old. aggresive stretching may rip it.....




at this point live with it, stretch it a little and live with it.....




or replace the carpet. 10 years is a long time for carpet..


We just replaced 20 year old carpet - still in good condition but

went to hardwood. Good carpet can last a LONG time. Cheap "berber",

not so long


When you say"good carpet" do you mean wool or synthetic?

HB