Carpets Liverpool

CARPET SHOP IN LIVERPOOL

At Liverpool carpet specialists Carpet Design and Flooring, we offer a wide range of the highest quality carpets and carpet tiles in a selection of colours and patterns at fantastic prices. There are three main styles of carpet: tufted, cut pile and woven. Cut pile carpets are made by cutting the loops of the thread in the weaving process to give a soft, luxurious feel. Tufted carpets are made from clumps or tufts of fibre drawn through a synthetic base and have a reputation for being tough and hard-wearing. Woven carpets are made on a loom and that means they can incorporate complex patterns to give them an extra touch of style and luxury.

There is a range of materials to choose from too, from the luxury of 100 per cent pure wool to various blends using man-made fibres to give a tough resilient surface. You can choose from different textures too – stripes or subtle patterns can add an extra touch of style and elegance to a room. With a careful choice of colour and texture for your carpet, you can also enhance your decor and change the look and feel of a room.

Types of Carpets:

Carpet is a textile floor covering that provides homeowners with a flooring solution that is warm, comfortable, and soft underfoot. Carpets can be manufactured utilising various natural and/or synthetic materials, each providing unique properties such as greater durability or stain resistance.

With many different colours, patterns and materials, picking your new carpet can be overwhelming. With proper care and maintenance, the high-quality carpets we supply and install can last many years, but which carpet is the best for you? With many years of experience, our knowledgeable team of flooring experts is on hand to ensure that you choose the right carpet for you and perfect for your home.

Cut Pile Carpet: Cut pile carpets are sheared and come in various thicknesses and lengths. Today, cut pile carpets are the most popular choice for homeowners looking to install a carpet within their home due to their softer underfoot. Cut pile carpets are suitable for installation within the vast majority of the house.

When choosing a cut pile carpet to install within the home, the carpet’s twist is one of the most important things to consider. The fibres within cut pile carpet contain a twist that resists matting, helping it stand up and resisting crushing. One thing to consider is that the tighter the twist is, the more durable the cut pile carpet is, with heavier twists creating more texture, which helps mask dirt. Cut pile carpets come in various colours and patterns and are typically manufactured using nylon, polyester, or wool, with nylon cut piles being the most popular.

Tufted Carpet: Tufted carpet has a well-deserved reputation for being a hardwearing carpet, which Is one of the main reasons this type of carpet is a popular choice for homeowners. Due to its durability, tufted carpet is the perfect choice when installing new carpet within high-traffic areas of your home.

Tufted carpets are manufactured by clustering yarn fibres together, and punched through the backing material, usually by a needle, creating the tufted look.

Woven Carpet: Woven carpets are a popular choice for homeowners, with this type of traditional carpet being produced for more than 200 years.

Generally made of either pure wool or a mixture of 80% wool combined with 20 % nylon, these exceptionally robust carpets are manufactured either by hand or by utilising a machine, with
yarn woven around vertical fibres, which are then locked into place by horizontal strands. When the materials are combined, they result in a durable carpet that is not only resistant to stains but is easy to clean and maintain.

Traditionally, woven carpets are referred to as either Axminsters (patterned woven carpets), or Wiltons (plain or cut and loop).

Stain-Resistant Carpet: Stain-resistant carpets provide homeowners with additional peace of mind, as they provide additional protection for any little accident that occurs, either by treading in dirt or through spillages.

Stain-resistant carpets are made from 100% polypropylene, resulting in a bleach-cleanable carpet that is easy to clean. This tai resistance ensures that your new carpet looks better in the long term.

If you have children or pets, installing a stain-resistant carpet is ideal.

When choosing a new carpet for your home, one of the most important considerations when deciding what type of carpet to buy is the room you are looking to install it within. Different types of carpets suit different areas of the home, with more hardwearing carpets being suitable for high-traffic areas such as stairs or hallways.

Are carpets outdated?

Laminates and hardwood flooring have become incredibly popular new flooring choices for many homeowners over the past few years, but recently we have seen that high-quality carpeting has started to make a comeback. This comeback is partly due to innovation and the variety of carpeting options available to homeowners. Carpet has always been a great choice for bedrooms, living rooms and hallways where laminate and hardwood flooring can feel cold and uninviting, with carpet providing a more luxurious, warmer and cosier feel underfoot than wood flooring.

Is it cheaper to install carpet or laminate flooring?

The cost of installing a carpet within the home can be much cheaper than the cost of laminate flooring, depending on the type of carpet you choose. Although carpet does feel much warmer and much cosier, laminate flooring is generally longer-lasting, easier to clean, and much less likely to become weathered.

What Colour carpet does not show dirt and stains?

The best carpet colour to hide dirt is dark brown. You can also successfully conceal dirt with darker shades of green and blue. Pink, light green and light brown carpets have a fair performance when it comes to camouflaging dirt. If you must use bright coloured carpets choose colourful patterns to camouflage the dirt.

What rooms should be carpeted?

The best rooms to install carpet within your home are the bedrooms, living rooms, hallways and stairways. Rooms where a carpet comes into contact with moisture, such as kitchens and bathrooms should choose an alternative type of flooring, as damp carpets can be a breeding ground for mould and other types of bacteria.

Should the carpet be lighter or darker than the walls?

It is important to ensure that the colour of your walls should be two tones lighter than the colour of your carpet. If you currently have darker walls within your home, it is possible to install a carpet that is a few tones lighter than your walls. It is worth keeping in mind that it is much easier to change the colour of your walls rather than having a new carpet installed, so it is beneficial and more cost-effective to choose the colour of your carpet first and then match the colour of your walls.

What Colour carpet is best?

We are often asked ‘what is a good colour for a carpet?’ Neutral colours carpets such as greys, beiges, lighter browns, and some shades of blue will compliment almost any trend and style of home décor. Neutral coloured carpets are a great choice for homeowners due to their versatility.

How long does it take to fit carpet in one room?

If you are fitting a new floor in one room, a professional carpet fitter will usually complete the job in under a day, but it depends upon the complexity of the project. If you have a simple square room without nooks and all of the furniture has been removed, a professional carpet fitter will feasibly be able to install your new flooring within 2 – 4 hours.

As we provide a fitting service, we will be able to provide a free measuring service where one of our team will be able to provide you with expert advice and a free quote in the comfort of your own home.

FITTED CARPET EXPERTS IN LIVERPOOL

If you’re looking for fitted carpets in the Liverpool area, which type you go for will depend on your budget. Carpet Design and Flooring carries a great range of woven carpets that can add a touch of style to any room.

For high-traffic areas such as hallways and stairs, tufted carpets are a good choice. They’re tough and long-lasting as well as being available in a range of styles and colours, so you should have no problem finding something to suit your taste or decorative style.

We also have a team of highly experienced fitters, providing our customers with the peace of mind that our fitting service will provide them with a great service.

HOME CARPETING SOLUTIONS

When choosing cut pile carpets Liverpool based Carpet Design and Flooring offers a high quality range of carpets including top-quality carpets such as Axminsters. These carpets will add a touch of luxury to any room and will continue to look good for many years.