Most people overestimate what they need to do before a carpet fitter arrives. We move furniture as part of the job, including beds and wardrobes, so you do not need to empty the room. But a few things genuinely help the day go smoothly, and a couple of them are worth knowing well in advance.… Continue reading How to Prepare for Carpet Fitting Day

Stairs are where carpet choice most often goes wrong, and where fitting quality shows most clearly. A carpet that looks fine across a bedroom floor can wear badly on a staircase within a couple of years, and a poorly fitted stair carpet is obvious from the bottom step. Why stairs take longer than you would… Continue reading Fitting Carpet on Stairs: What to Know

It is the question we get asked most once someone has chosen a carpet, and the honest answer is that it depends more on preparation than on the carpet itself. But you want a real number rather than “it varies”, so here are ours. Typical fitting times A bedroom is usually around an hour. A… Continue reading How Long Does Carpet Fitting Take?

Herringbone and chevron floors have moved from period restoration into ordinary homes, and Karndean’s plank ranges make the look achievable without the cost or the upkeep of a real parquet floor. They are not, however, a like-for-like swap for a straight plank lay. They cost more to fit, they suit some rooms much better than… Continue reading Karndean Herringbone and Chevron: What to Know Before You Choose

Karndean is one of the ranges we are asked about most, and the first question is almost always what it costs. We are not going to publish a price list, because a floor price that ignores your subfloor, your room shapes and how the planks need laying is a number that changes the moment anyone… Continue reading What Affects the Cost of a Karndean Floor?

Kitchens and bathrooms are the two rooms where flooring gets the hardest time. Spills, steam, dropped pans, wet feet and underfloor heating all take their toll, and they are the rooms where people most often regret their first choice. Karndean is one of the ranges we are asked about most for exactly these spaces, so… Continue reading Is Karndean Suitable for Kitchens and Bathrooms?

A bold Karndean Marrakesh LVT floor transforms a family kitchen — and shows why choosing a Karndean retailer for design, subfloor prep and professional fitting makes all the difference.

When a working factory and office needs a new floor, the brief is never just about looks. It has to take heavy daily footfall, stay easy to maintain, and be installed with as little disruption as possible to the people working around it. That was exactly the case on our latest commercial flooring project —… Continue reading Commercial Flooring Case Study: Carpet Tile Fit-Out at Gunn & Moore, Nottingham

Your Local Cormar Carpet Specialist When it comes to choosing a carpet that combines comfort, durability, and value, Cormar Carpets is one of the UK’s most trusted names. As your local Cormar carpet specialist, we offer expert advice, a wide range of samples, and professional fitting to help you get the perfect result for your… Continue reading Your Local Cormar Specialists

Your Local Westex Carpet Retailer When choosing a new carpet, quality, comfort, and expert advice all play a part. As your local Westex Carpets retailer, we’re proud to offer a premium range of carpets backed by trusted knowledge, in-store guidance, and professional fitting. A British Brand Built on Quality Westex is known for producing high-quality… Continue reading Your Local Westex Carpet Retailer