Carpet & Underlay Buying Guides

Use carpet samples to compare colour, texture, pile direction and adjoining finishes in daylight and evening light before ordering.

Choose carpet for stairs and hallways by checking heavy-use ratings, pile construction, colour, backing, underlay and professional fitting.

Choose living-room carpet by balancing comfort, traffic, spills, furniture, sunlight, acoustics and underfloor heating.

Choose bedroom carpet by balancing softness, warmth, cleaning, furniture, door clearance and the level of traffic in the room.

Choose a pet-friendly carpet by comparing pile, fibre, stain guidance, colour and room suitability for dogs, cats and busy homes.

Compare wool, polypropylene and wool-blend carpet by feel, resilience, cleaning, pets, budget and room suitability.

Compare twist, Saxony and loop carpet by texture, appearance, traffic, pets and maintenance before choosing samples for your room.

Understand common carpet backings, how they affect fitting and why the exact carpet specification matters more than the backing name alone.