Floor and Carpet Tips
Here are some common hints and tips when planning, buying, using and maintaining carpets and flooring
Some of these are based on the extensive experience of our team in the carpet industry, others have been passed on by visitors to this web site.
If you have any tips about carpets or flooring which would be useful or interesting to other readers, please use our enquiry form to send them, or call us on Freephone (UK) 0800 3280315 and tell us about them.
Choosing colours and patterns
When choosing a new carpet, match it to existing furniture to avoid having to replace expensive items such as suites and cabinets. Then choose lower cost items such as paint, wallpaper and ornaments to match the carpet.
Laying vinyl
When laying vinyl flooring around awkward corners or fixtures, warm the egde GENTLY with a hair dryer to make it easier to fit and reduce the risk of cracking.
Caution - over-heating vinyl could give off toxic fumes or cause a fire.
Shop around
You can save a fortune by comparing prices from several suppliers and buying individual items from whichever supplier is the cheapest. Check the total cost including delivery and VAT as some companies hide these extra costs to make you think they are cheaper.
Care for your carpet
Check out our care and maintenance page for guidance on how to make your carpet look its best and stay that way.
All prices exclude delivery and VAT unless stated otherwise. Pictures of products are for guidance only. Colours cannot be reproduced accurately due to technical reasons. Please ask for samples where available. We endeavour to keep all information up to date but cannot guarantee availability of any product. Information on this page is subject to change without notice. Carpet Time Limited, its staff and associated companies accept no liability for loss or injury arising from use of the information on this web site.
