The Silchester Furnishing Company | Home Furnishing | Interior Design | Basingstoke, Hampshire & Berkshire

Carpet

If you are seeking that exact colour match for your new or existing decor, then The Silchester Furnishing Company is the place to visit. The Silchester Furnishing Co have been members of the Carpet Foundation since its inception.

All Carpet Foundation members have a wealth of knowledge to help you find the right carpet for you. Members have all been approved by the Office of Fair Trading so you know that costs are transparent, deposits are safeguarded and any possible complaints will be dealt with in a professional and timely manner.

In our showroom you can choose from an enormous selection of plain or patterned carpet in 100% wool, wool mix or synthetic fibres from the major and specialist manufacturers.

If you are looking for genuine natural flooring (sisal, coir, jute etc.) or wool carpet with that textured natural feel then our showroom has them all.

We supply carpet from the following carpet producers:

• Westex Carpets
• Whitestone Weavers
• Penthouse Carpets
• Mayfield Carpets
• Woodward Grosvenor
• Victoria Carpets

and natural flooring specialist The Alternative Flooring Company.

Choosing the right carpet

When choosing a carpet here are ten top tips from the Carpet Foundation to help you get it right.

1. Consider the room it is for and how much wear it will receive.
   A hall, stairs and landing, for example, will need a heavier wearing carpet than a bedroom.
2. Are there any particular fabrics or existing décor to be matched?
   What are your future decorating plans? Remember to choose the carpet first and install it last!
3. Do you want a plain carpet, patterned carpet, one with a texture or border?
   You have a large choice so experiment with colour and design.
4. How long do you reasonably expect your new carpet to last?
   Is it a ‘quick fix’ or a long term purchase?
5. How much do you want to spend?
   Don’t forget to include the cost of fitting and underlay and other materials.

Having answered these questions you are ready to buy. When you do, always remember to:

1. Get your room professionally measured.
   Doing it yourself, you could order too much or too little.
2. Ask your retailer for a sample.
   So you can take it back to your home to see in your own environment and in your own natural light.
3. Buy new underlay.
   It will prolong the life of your new carpet by up to 40 per cent as well as giving added comfort.
4. Always have your carpet fitted professionally and always use a reputable retailer like a Carpet Foundation Member who operates under a Consumer Code of Practice approved by the Office of Fair Trading.
   Keep and surplus carpet – you never know when it will come in handy!
5. Buy the best carpet you can afford.
   As with everything else, you get what you pay for and carpet is no exception. You should expect to pay £20/m² plus underlay and fitting.

More advice can be found on the Carpet Foundation website.