HINTS & TIPS
TOP TEN BUYING TIPS
Remember that you are going to use your carpet every day and it will last a long time, so it is worth taking a bit of time and trouble to ensure you make the right decision. When selecting a carpet consider the following:
1. SUITABILITY
How much wear will it receive? Always look for the Quality Mark – your assurance that the suitability claim is valid. Any carpet displaying this mark has passed rigorous British and international product tests for luxury, comfort and wear which guarantees its suitability for your home. Endorsed and monitored by the Taxtile Institute, it is the only quality assurance initiative in the UK carpet industry.
2. DECORATION
Are you matching the carpet to a particular scheme and, indeed, what are your future decorating plans? Remeber to choose the carpet first and install it last!
3. STYLE
Do you want a plain carpet, patterned carpet, one with texture, a border?
4. LONGEVITY
How long do you reasonably expect your carpet to last?
5. BUDGET
How much can you spend? Don’t forget to include the cost of fitting and underlay and other materials.
6. MEASURE
Get your room professionally measured.
7. GET A SAMPLE
Ask Midland Carpets for a sample and take it back home to see it in your own environment and in your own natural light.
8. NEW UNDERLAY
Buy new underlay. It will prolong the life of your carpet by up to forty percent.
9. FITTING
Always have your carpet fitted professionally by Midland Carpets. Don’t be fooled by offers of ‘free fitting’ from other shops. Fitting is a craft and you will certainly be paying for it somewhere!
10. HOW MUCH
Buy the best carpet you can afford. As with everything else, you only get what you pay for and carpet is no exception. You should expect to pay at least £20m2 + underlay and fitting.