An in-between phase

Watty1

Only ever bought a few carpets - one from JL which was excellent and did the upstairs at the cottage, one from a chain store in a previous house, again excellent and another from a private local company. Now here I'm going to differ slightly from the posters above. The local company did the whole house and the carpets were fine but the kitchen flooring was awful and when I complained they commented that the floor was in a poor state - not the case we had levelled that as part of the renovation. Ended up lifting it and tiling the floor.

Was reading with interest as thinking about stairs here that need a carpet.

peb

Another one who recommends local small firm. I'd never had a plain carpet but really struggled this time, I'm going for an Abingdon tweed (navy with green flecks). But as it's not yet fitted can't comment further other to say it has stainguard, a ten year warranty, is apparently for heavy domestic use and my 90 year old friend who used to be in the industry approves.

Wanna_Bee_Free

With only two of us and no pets we went for the softest JL one and good underlay on the stairs and two bedrooms. The first and only carpet we've bought. Same colour throughout in a small place. Plus Scotchguard has been very helpful. We still have wooden floors and tiles downstairs but I have been surprised how well the high traffic areas have lasted on the stairs and upstairs. The main faff was adjusting the bottom of the doors afterwards as we hadn't thought about it beforehand. Ooh and painting before carpeting but you are a smart person who would know that already!