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Carpets

Hi

Can anyone advise me on carpets - I am looking to carpet my flat and dont understand if a mixed, 100% wool, 100% poly is better.

I've been to a few carpet places and not got any clearer.

Also been on the web and some say wool is better, some a mix and some say get 100% of one or the other - not a mix.

Any help would be appreciated.

k

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  • mumoftwins
    mumoftwins Posts: 2,498 Forumite
    In Showhomes we put a mix - usually 80/20% (80% wool that is) as it is harder wearing than 100% wool but is comfortable to walk on and looks good.

    Hope thats of some help
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  • cattie
    cattie Posts: 8,848
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    As mumoftwins suggests, the 80/20 wool content is the best one to go for for both durability & looks over the long term.
    The bigger the bargain, the better I feel.

    I should mention that there's only one of me, don't confuse me with others of the same name.
  • ormus
    ormus Posts: 42,714 Forumite
    http://www.carpetright.co.uk/pages/home/default.aspx

    keep an eye out for these peeps.
    every so often they have a mad wednesday. special one day sales. open till very late. prices can be very cheap indeed.
    Get some gorm.
  • roddydogs
    roddydogs Posts: 7,479
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    used to think Carpetright was cheapest, but got better at Debenhams! also fitting is only £2.50 Psm!
  • ormus
    ormus Posts: 42,714 Forumite
    sorry i meant to say for supply only.
    ive no idea what they charge for fitting as ive never used that service.
    Get some gorm.
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