Thinking about buying carpet tiles? Here is everything you need to know

If you have just bought your first house, then the chances are you’ve never bought carpet, furniture or wallpaper before. We know that doesn’t apply to all of you, but if it does then we would love to help!

Buying carpet or carpet tiles can be overwhelming

Buying carpet tiles or fitting out your carpet can be overwhelming at first, so it is important you know about all the Pros and Cons of choosing the right flooring for you. The chances are you are looking for a nice colourful carpet to brighten up your living room, or some laminate flooring for the kitchen. If you’re thinking about carpet styles and tiles, then keep reading and we’ll be able to help.

The advantages of carpets

Because we know that you might not be sure about where to start, we’ll kick off by talking about the styles of carpets. Fortunately, for a first-time buyer who is not sure what they are looking for, we have a wide variety of carpets and carpet tiles for you to peruse online. If budget is an issue, which it sometimes is, then we offer more affordable felt-back carpets, which stretches to luxurious thick carpets. At Flooring Direct, we will always make sure that you get the best value for money with a guaranteed price match. Have a look at our carpets and get in touch with our team at info@flooringdirect.co.uk.

So, what are the advantages of having a carpet in your home? Well, it can provide the comfort and cosiness which you so often desire, especially in the winter. You will find that most rooms, barring the bathroom, maybe suitable for carpet, although some people often steer clear of carpet in the kitchen. The obvious choices for carpet include staircases, landings and often the living room.

Construction of Carpets

There tend to be different styles of carpets and the way that they are constructed. Woven carpets are famous for their durability and may increase the value of your home due to the long-term nature. If you are shopping online for carpet (I hear Flooring Direct are very good), then you may want to get in touch with the customer service advisors to request a sample to see how it would look and fit in your home.

Samples will usually be able to tell you how high the pile is. A deeper pile will make it feel softer, but it will probably require a lot more maintenance. Carpet care and maintenance is a key factor in helping people to choose their flooring. People prefer to opt for flooring which requires little maintenance, which is why all-weather artificial grass is popular at this time of year.

You will find wherever you go, most of the styles and fibres listed in company’s guidelines are used in both woven and tufted carpets, and understanding their differences can help you shop for the best option for your home. Barely anybody will go into a shop and choose the first thing they find, as you need to make sure that you choose the right flooring. Whether it is carpet, vinyl, or laminate flooring, it is a long-term investment and something you should be very aware of.

Carpet piles and padding

It is not just carpet piles which you should be monitoring, however. You also need to ask the team about a carpet’s padding, as this can help others to offset the dirt which is usually trodden in by children and pets, and if it’s upstairs, it often helps to absorb sound. Flooring Direct offer floor-to-floor carpets which help to disguise seams and properly fit the carpet’s padding, if fitted by professionals.

Budgeting for your carpet

Carpet is often sold in square metres and so it is important that you measure your room and house before doing anything else. A lot of people often forget to measure it until they have seen a carpet they like, but this may not be suitable.

You can always ask to see what a carpet might look like in your home by testing out our free sample options. For more information, we offer a budget planning guide, a how-to-lay guide and also care and maintenance guides, meaning you will always get the best out of your carpets and flooring, whatever you choose.

What carpet goes where?

Let’s imagine you are buying your dream home. There is absolutely nothing in the home. The first thing you need to get sorted is the flooring. Are you going to go for wood flooring, laminated flooring, engineered wood flooring or carpet? Here’s our guide to what goes where…

Bedroom carpet

If you are looking to purchase a carpet for your bedroom you need to decide on what flooring you want. Because most of us sleep barefoot, you may find yourself spending most of the time in your bedroom with no shoes or socks on. This means that you can be more expansive with your choice of flooring. We would recommend going for a super soft Saxony carpet, as the comfort is unrivalled around the home. The deep pile of the carpet lets you really sink your feet into it for ultra comfort. With most of our time being spent barefoot in the bedroom you can afford for your carpet to be more sumptuously soft than practical. Why not go for a super soft Saxony carpet? They offer unbeatable comfort and have a deep pile to really sink your toes into.

Living room carpet

A living room carpet is what most people will see. This is your show carpet and what will define your choice of style. Remember, we are doing this before we have chosen any furniture. From experience, choosing the flooring first is the best way to go, and then choose the comfortable furniture afterwards. Again, Saxony is a popular choice from our customers and is definitely something to look out for. Carpet is definitely the option we would choose as it offers warmth and a soft feeling under your feet whilst being affordable. Carpets from Flooring Direct are also available in a wide range of colours, so if you have a style in mind, you can get the ball rolling.

Hall, stairs & landing carpet

Most staircases and landings will usually be carpet, even if the rest of your house is not. It’s just what most people choose and has been a noticeable trend in our customers when they come to choose their carpets. From conversations with our customer service advisors, the general consensus is that the stairs should be comfortable and colourful. So, if you want a plain twist or textured Berber carpets, then these are perfect for use in these types of areas. They offer an array of choice and practicality. To really catch the eye and make a strong statement with your staircase, striped carpets are usually very popular.

Dining room carpet

Think about it. This is where you eat and congregate with your family and friends. A carpet which is resistant to stains is ideal because messy eaters and drinks spillages are a nightmare with the wrong type of flooring. Trying to get spillages out of carpets is so frustrating and time-consuming. To find these, opt for polypropylene carpets as they are naturally stain-free and cleanable through using bleach.

Bathroom carpet

Lots of people opt for laminate in the bathroom and the flooring industry has seen people move away from carpet in the bathroom in recent years. But even though it is not as popular now, it is still a common choice. You need to make sure you choose the carpet which is suitable for wet conditions though. Other flooring types are good for dealing with condensation and moisture, but if your heart is set on the carpet, then specialist impervious backed carpets would be the recommendations of Flooring Direct.

Making your choice

Ultimately, we hope that this will help you choose the right carpets for your dream home and end up being satisfied with your purchases. Should you wish to purchase from Flooring Direct (of course you do), then have a look around our website here!