Carpets

You can arrange a home visit to browse our flooring options, we have an extensive range of carpet samples to give you the selection needed to make the right choice when carpeting your home. 

With lots of different types of carpet to choose from, deciding what to purchase can be a laborious task. Our professionals can help you to choose the right carpet that matches your specific taste and budget. 

Some of the various types of carpets are:

• Polypropylene
• 100% Wool
• 80/20
• 50/50
• Natural Berber
• Loop Pile
• Soft Touch
• Saxony
• Twist
• Heather Twist
• Needle Punch
• Wilton™
• Graphic
• Stripe
• Cut and Loop

Laminate and LVT

Laminate and LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) are some of the most hard-wearing flooring options on the market and when looked after, can last many years. Although they offer a very similar look when laid, laminate and LVT are actually manufactured in different ways.

Laminate

Laminate is fitted by dropping and clicking 2 planks together, which means that they cannot move or be taken up once fitted. Laminate is typically constructed with 4 layers being pressed together to form the solid board. These layers include:

• Wear: This is the protective film applied to protect the decretive second layer, which will vary in thickness between manufactures.
• Decretive: This is a highly detailed image printed onto the core layer. This is the part that gives you the look of the laminate.
• Core: This is typically made up of either MDF or HDF, mixed with resins to give the laminate board the strength it needs for day-to-day use.
• Stabilising: This stabilising layer provides a barrier between the subfloor and the core layer, ensuring there is no unnecessary movement within the board.

LVT

Possibly the fastest growing area in flooring, LVT is proving to be a great alternative to laminate. LVT is fitted in a similar way to laminate, but each strip is glued down to the floor, with no need for expansion gaps. The subfloor needs to be a very smooth surface so screeding is advised. While giving the same look as laminate and fitted in planks, it is constructed from PVC rather than MDF/HDF.

LVT, in the same way as laminate, is made up of layers that are pressed together. These include: 

• Base Layer: This is made up of PVC, which offers flexibility and stability.
• Decretive Layer: This is applied directly to the base layer and gives the LVT its unique look.
• Wear Layer: This is the protective film that is applied to protect the decretive layer. This will vary in thickness between manufactures.

LVT has some extra benefits over laminate flooring. It can be used in wet areas as it is not susceptible to warping with water and is softer and quieter underfoot. Planks can also be replaced without the need to take the whole floor up.

Vinyl and Cushion Flooring

Vinyl or cushion flooring is the perfect way to modernise your home without breaking the bank. While the subfloor may require some extra preparation with either hardboard or screeding, it is sure to give your home a stunning look. Vinyl flooring is hard-wearing and commonly used in kitchens and bathrooms, although it can also be installed in living areas.