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Overview
Carpets can be found for virtually every room in the house because they are available in a huge range of colours, patterns and qualities to suit all budgets.
Things to look for
- The pile density gives a good indication on how hard wearing a carpet will be. It is measured by pile weight. For a living room used by 2 adults this should be about 875g (31oz) per m2 (y2). For a family of 4 or a hall, stairs and landing where wear will be greater, it should be 950g(33oz) or greater.
- Underlay helps to take the pounding that your carpet gets as well as helping it to retain its looks and add considerably to its life. It helps to prevent dirt coming through the floorboards and acts as a sound proofed and insulator. Never be tempted to re-use underlay as it may have lost its resilience so the new carpet will not wear evenly.
- Most carpets come in 3.66m (12') or 4m (13') widths this may mean joins in large rooms. Saving on material by having many joins is a false economy as the joins are a natural weakness and should be place outside areas of heavy traffic.
Caring for Your Carpets
- Carpets can be vacuumed as soon as they have been fitted.
- New carpets shed fluff, take care this fluff does not block your vacuum cleaner.
- Loop pile carpets such as Berbers, should be vacuumed with the suction head only. Avoid using beater heads and brushes or beater attachments, they will catch and lift the fibres, giving your carpet a hairy and felted appearance.
- Regular vacuuming will remove potentially damaging dirt and grit which are a major cause of premature wear.
- Install a door mat at all external doors to remove dirt and grit.
- Protect areas likely to get grubby, such as in front of a fire or sofa with a rug.
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