Flooring range
Carpet
Carpet is still the warmest, quietest floor you can put in a bedroom or a lounge. The range runs from hard-wearing solution-dyed nylon for family homes through to softer wool blends, and the right choice depends on the room, the traffic and the budget.
Where it works best
Best suited to
- Bedrooms
- Lounges and living areas
- Stairs and hallways
- Offices and meeting rooms
Not on the list? That does not rule it out. Tell us the room and we will tell you honestly whether this is the right product for it.
Why people choose it
Warm underfoot
Holds heat far better than a hard floor, which matters in an older Northland home.
Quieter rooms
Absorbs footfall and echo, so upstairs rooms and open-plan spaces feel calmer.
Safer for a fall
A softer landing for young children and older family members.
Wide price range
Practical ranges through to premium, so the spec can follow the budget.
Worth knowing first
The trade-offs, said plainly.
Every floor has something it is not good at. You should hear that before you buy, not after.
- Not the right choice for wet areas such as bathrooms and laundries.
- Needs regular vacuuming, and spills are easier to deal with when treated early.
- Underlay quality affects how the carpet feels and how long it lasts, so it is worth spending on.
Looking after it
Keeping it looking new.
Most flooring problems are maintenance problems. These three habits cover the majority of them.
- 1Vacuum high-traffic areas at least weekly.
- 2Blot spills, do not rub them.
- 3Rotate furniture occasionally so wear does not concentrate in one path.
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