4, Kenton Park Parade, Kenton Rd, Harrow HA3 8DQ
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4, Kenton Park Parade, Kenton Rd, Harrow HA3 8DQ
The main types are:
Carpet for the bathroom really falls down to personal preference. There are many reasons both for and against! If you do opt for carpet in the bathroom, then it is advised that you choose a bathroom carpet, fit for purpose, designed specifically to suit the requirements of this room.
It is important for you to take in to account properties of each carpet whilst shopping. You should look at the thickness, resilience and material of the carpet. It is ideal to opt for a darker coloured carpet for areas that are likely to endure high levels of footfall. Carpets made from Polypropylene, Polyamide and Wool are all super hardwearing and durable.
Underlay is another factor that should also be considered, good quality underlay can prolong the life of your carpet, whilst also ensuring even wear.
Maintenance of your carpet can extend its life, however carpet that endures high levels of footfall will inevitably need replacing at some point. Some signs that your carpet needs replacing can be seen below:
Preparation is key and measuring the area of flooring required for stairs holds great importance. Measure the height and depth of each stair to give you the length before multiplying by the width. Measure up twice, plus remember to add an extra 10% for waste and margin of error – Stair cases can be difficult.
Over time your carpet is likely to show signs of general wear.
It is important to choose the right style of carpet for your requirements to ensure longevity. We recommend you purchase new underlay when buying a new carpet, it can prolong the life of your carpet by up to 40%.
Saxony carpets: it is normal to see slight pile reversal, this naturally occurs with daily use and weekly vacuuming. It should however still retain its luxurious shaggy pile and opulent appearance.
Loop pile carpets within high traffic areas can suffer from flattening of the pile. However, its fabulous stain and dirt resistant properties ensure that it looks great over time.
Polyamide carpets can withstand high levels of traffic with very little impact. The manmade fibres are super resilient and hold their colouring well.
Your carpet may show footprints or compression marks if the pile of the carpet has been disturbed. Carpets with a deep pile will inevitably bend during use. The colour of the pile will have a different appearance on the side to that seen end on.
During use, the pile of the carpet will be randomly disturbed. Light and dark patches will be visible depending on the angle of the pile in relation to where you are situated within the room. This is most typical of a deep pile Saxony carpet.
To keep your rug looking at its greatest for longer, where possible it is best to try to avoid placing your rug in direct sunlight as this can lead to discolouration.
It is also good practise to vacuum regularly to get as much dirt and grit out of the fibres as possible, to keep your rug looking in top condition. Another top tip is to clear up any spillages as quick as possible, to minimise the risk of staining.
