Product Guide

Carpets

Soft, luxurious carpets in countless styles, colours, and textures. Perfect for comfort and warmth.

Why choose carpet?

Carpet is still one of the most popular choices for homes because it’s comfortable underfoot, improves acoustics, and gives rooms a cosy feel. Modern carpets also offer excellent stain resistance and durability when matched to the right room.

Best for

  • • Bedrooms (warmth + comfort)
  • • Living rooms (cosy, quiet)
  • • Stairs/landings (noise reduction)
  • • Home offices (acoustic comfort)

Not ideal for

  • • Wet rooms / high moisture areas
  • • Busy kitchens (unless carpet tiles)
  • • Entryways without a proper mat system

Carpet fibres explained

Polypropylene: great stain resistance and value — popular for bedrooms and light-to-medium traffic areas.

Wool / wool blends: premium feel, naturally resilient and insulating — excellent for living rooms and bedrooms.

Nylon / polyamide: strong durability and bounce-back — ideal for higher-traffic spaces and stairs.

Pile types (what you feel underfoot)

Twist pile

Hardwearing, practical, hides marks well — great all-rounder.

Saxony

Luxurious and soft — best for bedrooms or low-traffic rooms.

Loop pile

Textured, durable — great for stairs and busy areas (pet claws may catch).

Berber

Speckled look that hides wear — very practical for family homes.

Underlay (the secret upgrade)

Underlay affects comfort, warmth, sound reduction and carpet lifespan. A better underlay can make a mid-range carpet feel premium and help it last longer — especially on stairs and in high-traffic areas.

Maintenance tips

  • • Vacuum weekly (more if pets or heavy traffic).
  • • Blot spills immediately — don’t rub.
  • • Use door mats to reduce grit (biggest cause of wear).
  • • Consider professional cleaning periodically for busy homes.

Fitting overview

Carpet fitting typically involves preparing the subfloor, fitting grippers, laying underlay, then stretching carpet for a smooth finish. We can recommend trusted local fitters (including TrustATrader options).

FAQ

What carpet is best for stairs?

A durable twist or nylon/polyamide option with a supportive underlay is usually best.

Do light carpets get dirty quickly?

They can show marks more, but modern stain-resistant fibres + good matting make a big difference.

Is wool worth it?

If you want a premium feel, natural insulation and great longevity, wool or blends are excellent.