Carpet Selection - Choosing a Carpet
We strongly advise you consider wearability when it comes to making your choice. Design, colour and price are prime considerations but we want to help you choose the right carpet..
- There are no hard and fast rules to choosing the right carpet from a range of good quality carpets.
- We advise according to your own individual needs and daily use.
- Every style of carpet has its own properties, advantages and disadvantages that you need to be made aware of.
- Bear in mind that carpet a main living area will need to withstand a tremendous amount of wear.
- The quality and style must be correct for the space and use for which it is intended – is it a colour, style or texture and mood you are trying to create.
- An investment in a more durable carpet can pay dividends later.
- Please provide us with as much information as possible about your requirements and expectations.
Price is not always the main indicator of performance. The most expensive products will be extremely durable, but others may be manufactured to give a luxurious look and feel that may not withstand the heavy wear.
Traditionally people still measure carpet in yards, feet and inches, however EEC rulings dictate that all floor coverings must be sold in metric square metres rather than imperial. To help you please use the information below to make the comparison;-
1 square yard = 0.836 square metres
1 square metre = 1.196 square yards
Carpet Selection - Which Carpet Goes Where?
Many types of carpet are suitable for the entire house. Here are some helpful tips;-
- Hall, Stairs and Landings - In our experience, these take a very heavy pounding and the twisting action that our feet exert when climbing or descending stairs means an resilient carpet is required with a heavy or extra heavy domestic rating.
- The Dining Room - This area is normally subjected to less constant use but probably more importantly the carpet in this room must be able to withstand spills and stains.
- The Lounge - This area is usually in constant use and your carpet may need to be extra hard wearing if you have an active family or pets. The carpet will receive higher use around the seating areas and into doorways.
- The Kitchen - Obviously this requires a specialist carpet which is both hard wearing as well as water/stain resistant and very easy to clean. Vinyl type floorings are ideally suited for these areas.
- The Bathroom - The recommendation is that carpets consisting of a man-made pile and a waterproof backing are fitted. In practice however natural fibre products such as wool are extensively used.
- The Bedroom - This area generally gets the least of any wear. People can sometimes fit a more luxurious carpet that has a more comfortable feel but be aware these may not have the same resilience.