[QUOTE=Catty1]kk - what is under the carpet? Could you at least remove it and get a large factory carpet section to use as an 'area rug' til you can get real carpeting done?

The floor under the carpet is a type of concrete. I forgot the specific term for it. I have this carpet running throughout my condo except in my 2 bathrooms and kitchen so removing a small portion wouldn't really be an option. The carpet was here when I moved in which was back in March 1989 so it's very old but it's a very good quality carpet because it has worn very well except for areas where my cats have clawed it to death.