Nice, long lasting carpet advice and recommendations

Bunneroo

JGB1955 said:

We (generally) replace carpets/flooring every time we re-decorate a room, so 2 rooms every 5 years.  We go for Berber because they don't end up with those REALLY annoying lines when you hoover them.  I've never paid more than £10 per square metre (including underlay and fitting).  I think we've just got rid of the last of the original 1985 underlay....

Where do you get this from? We're also replacing new build carpets, same issue and no underlay so it's going to cost a lot at JL. Thanks!

twopenny

I used to ignore underlay because of cost but that was a mistake as I found out. It makes a lot of difference to both the look and feel of the carpet, plus it stops the carpet flattening if you get a decent one. Take a look at them and get a decent one.

Wool mix as said will keep it's shape if vaccumed regularly. It also doesn't hold onto the dirt like synthetics whatever the new ones like to advertise. That was advice from an established carpet dealer.

An occasional wash with an ordinary carpet cleaner like a vax, nothing fancy. They are useful for sucking up spills too like when I forgot the plumber said 'whatever you do don't turn on the taps while I'm at lunch'

I do mine twice a year unless I've been a mucky devil. I'm thinking it would be useful with a young child who enthusiastically runs out and in in gay abandon ;-)

ayden_james

For a busy living room with a young child, I’d recommend a polypropylene or nylon carpet. Both are soft, durable, and bounce back well, so they don’t flatten as quickly. A twist pile style is a solid choice because it’s comfortable and holds up to daily use and play.

If you still want grey, there are plenty of practical and stylish options in these materials. Also, check if your current underlay is still firm and in good condition. If it is, you might not need to replace it. But getting a good-quality underlay can make the carpet feel better and help it last longer, so it’s something to think about.

FreeBear

Necro post on a thread from 2021.
I would imagine that the OP has already replaced their carpet and moved on by now.

CliveOfIndia

FreeBear said:

Necro post on a thread from 2021.
I would imagine that the OP has already replaced their carpet and moved on by now.

I've no idea how these AI thing-a-me-jigs work, but this one obviously isn't clever enough to take note of the age of the post it's replying to.  I mean, a 4-year-old post is pushing it a bit, even for this forum