There’s nothing difficult about buying and looking after carpets, like anything else a few professional tips can help. Here at Henderson Carpets and Flooring, we know a thing or two about carpets, so we’ve put together six essential questions that you need to consider before choosing the right carpet for your home.
What room are you buying the carpet for?
Think about where the carpet is going to go, high traffic areas like stairs and hallways will need hard-wearing practical carpets that will retain their appearance, whereas bedrooms can be fitted with more luxurious qualities as they don’t receive such consistent use. When it comes to the living room, wool or wool-rich twist piles have superb resilience to wear and tear, though easy clean polypropylene carpets are stain-resistant and bleach cleanable.
What’s your budget?
Be realistic, carpet, like anything can vary in price, from the very cheap to the very expensive, the best thing is to work out how much you’d like to spend but don’t forget to include the cost of fitting, underlay and other materials. Do your research online and it’s a good idea to order free samples so you can get an idea of the type of carpet versus price and to check if it’s right for your room.
What’s your priority? Texture? Colour? Cleanability?
Consider what’s important for you, your family circumstances and your home, if you need something that’s easy to clean, consider ‘family-friendly’ fibres, carpets that are dirt and stain resistant and bleach cleanable. Should you have a household pet at home then think about an easy clean carpet too, most carry a multiple-year guarantee against stain and wear resistance.
Once you’ve found a carpet that you like…
Look for a good retailed, here at Henderson’s Carpets and Flooring we provide a range of new carpets. We specialise in cost-effective carpet solutions and can also help you with any further questions you have regarding the type of carpet to choose. Whatever questions you have, we can determine the most suitable carpet for your needs, as well as something that will work with the furnishing and decor in your home. We recommend having the room professionally measured so that the correct amount of carpet is ordered to minimise waste and save money.
Do I need underlay?
Absolutely, a good quality underlay prolongs the life of your carpet, either rubber or felt, for the best results a new and firm underlay should be laid on a clean dry floor.
How soon do I need my new carpet installed?
Every retailer will vary so don’t be afraid to ask, but at Henderson’s Carpets and Flooring, when you choose our team for your new carpet installation, we’ll make sure that we provide it as soon as possible. Autumn tends to be the busiest time for carpet installations, so avoid busy times by having your carpet fitting in the Summer, Winter or Spring.
