Distinctive Floor Coverings

Carpet is soft and warm underfoot. It's a great choice for bedrooms, living areas and anywhere that you want luxury underfoot. Wool and nylon carpet is available in a wide range of colours, textures and patterns and also has the advantage of being a very good heat, humidity and noise insulator.

There are three basic construction types used to create a variety of different styles and textures.

A cut pile carpet generally has a more luxurious feel than other styles of carpet. Cut pile carpets can vary from a resilient hard twist (which has the equivalent of a 'perm' to hold the twist in), to a softer plush pile (where the fibres stand up straight) or a deeply sensuous shagpile. Cut pile carpets do show footprints more readily which can vacuum out.
Level loop pile carpets can offer a classic or casual look depending on the style. Loop pile carpets are easy care, don't show footprints and are particularly suited to busy homes or those with young children.
Combination cut and loop pile is a clever combination of cut pile and loop pile construction - the cut pile contrasting with the loops to create a distinctive pattern which will retain its crispness on the floor. A mix of textures here creates added interest and (depending on the pattern) can range from the boldy dramatic to a classic and tailored look.

We stock an extensive range of carpets from the top range Axminster all the way to the budget end of the market. Whether you require carpet for your home or rental property, rest assured we have a style and price to suit you.

Which is better - wool or nylon ?

Wool is a natural product whilst nylon is man made. Nylon carpets are now considered to be just as good as wool. There’s no fibre loss from nylon unlike the fluffing you may get from wool carpet when new. Nylon is guaranteed stain resistant from the manufacturer. Wool carpet is usually more expensive but more luxurious and will look better than nylon over time. The old saying is still true - "you get what you pay for".

Both wool and nylon are relatively easy to clean. Nylon has stain protection applied to it in the manufacturing process. Wool has lanoline which is naturally soil and stain resistant. However when you buy from us, you will get advice, charts and cleaning products to remove most common household stains.

When determining which product is right for you in your home you must consider the following: how many people live in your home, whether you have pets, how often you vacuum, and whether it’ll be used in high traffic areas? Together with your budget, these factors will determine what product is right for you. Plus our sales staff will help you narrow down your choices.

Your selection of underlay is crucial to maximise insulation, extend the life of your carpet and enhance it's comfort and cushioning properties. Our sales consultants can inform you of the different underlay types available and assist you with your choice. Ph: (03) 9308 0707.