Dear James: Several floors are pretty worn from the kids. I’m thinking of installing foam-backed carpeting. Can I can do it myself? Should I repair the old floors first before installing it?—Dawn C.
Dear Dawn: Foam-backed carpeting should be as durable as professionally installed carpeting with separate padding. It should easily handle the wear and tear from children. When foam-backed carpeting is installed properly, it is beautiful and indistinguishable from professionally installed carpeting.
