Carpet is used in 97% of UK homes. It has all kinds of benefits
that we take for granted, but are well worth reminding ourselves
of :
CHOICE : Endless colours, textures and designs offer unlimited
scope for decorating.
LUXURY: Soft, tactile, comfortable and cosy, carpet is certainly
the most luxurious of all floorcoverings.
SOUND: Quiet underfoot, carpet absorbs sound. Because of its
soft cushioning properties it virtually eliminates impact sound resulting
in a more relaxed home environment.
SAFETY: Carpet loves feet, soft,
forgiving, non slip, child friendly, it provides a safe and gentle
living surface for the whole family.
INSULATION: Without carpet 15% of household heat disappears through
the floor. Carpet is heat retentive.
DURABILITY: Carpet is practical, hard wearing and resilient,
it out performs all other household durables. Especially taking into
account the punishment it takes in daily use.
TROUBLE FREE MAINTENANCE: Easy to install and easy to clean,
carpet is easy to look after too. All you need to do is give it a regular
vacuum.
HEALTH & HYGIENE: Scientific evidence shows carpet is the healthy
option, even for those with allergies or asthma.
Dust settles on smooth flooring and becomes airborne with the
slightest draught. Carpet, however acts as a sponge, trapping airborne
dust, the catalyst for so many respiratory allergies, until you vacuum
it away.
VALUE FOR MONEY: Relatively speaking, carpet is less expensive
than it was 15 years ago, and inexpensive when compared to other consumer
durables and fashion accessories.
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Carpet makes a difference
Carpet is often used to make a difference. Many people
replace carpets when moving into a new house to stamp
their personality on a room. Anyone who has decorated
recently will know that carpets offer an economic option
when
compared
with curtains and indeed wallpaper and paint. Often carpets
allow you to be bold where perhaps brighter colours would
be too overpowering on the walls.
In many instances replacing a carpet can rejuvenate a room
without the need to redecorate.
Estate agents will tell you that carpets make a huge difference
to the first impression prospective buyers take away when
viewing property.
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