Victoria Carpets has a rich history which goes back to 1895 when it was founded in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. It moved to the epicentre of the carpet weaving industry, Kidderminster, in 1900 and has since expanded and relocated to Yorkshire and South Wales. Victoria...
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How to save money when buying a new carpet
With energy, fuel, food and other costs rising sharply, the cost-of-living squeeze is making headlines on a daily basis. Fitting a new carpet might seem like a luxury but if you’re keen to update your threadbare flooring without breaking the bank we have some...
What is the best hypoallergenic carpet?
If you are asthmatic, have eczema or are allergic to substances such as dust mites, pollen or pets then you’ll be keen to make your home as hypoallergenic as possible to avoid triggering any adverse reactions. Carpets can harbour allergens such as dust, dirt,...
Penthouse Carpets : Supplier Spotlight
We love to feature the ranges from our suppliers so that customers can see what great choices we offer, and today it’s the turn of Penthouse Carpets. Penthouse Carpets is a British carpet manufacturer who were founded in 1972 and celebrating their 50th birthday this...
What are the most common carpet problems and solutions?
When choosing carpets for your home or workplace, there are many factors that you should take into account before buying, to ensure that you don’t run into problems. In this post, we will be telling you about some of the most common carpet problems and guiding you...
Abingdon Carpets : Supplier Spotlight
Although now part of a larger group, Abingdon Flooring can trace its roots back over 50 years when founder John Viney worked with Shaw Carpets of Darton in Barnsley. His family started to produce their own carpet in the 1960s using a single tufting machine and...
How to choose the best bedroom carpet for your home
There are so many different pile types and styles for bedroom carpets available so choosing one can be tricky. We would recommend drawing up a list of your requirements to narrow down the choice. Factors to consider include: Tog rating and insulation needs.How...
The Advantages Of Wool Carpets
There are many advantages in buying wool carpets, both from environmental and performance points of view. In this post we delve into the reasons you might consider a wool carpet and we showcase some of our favourites. Environmental advantages of wool carpets As...
Brintons Carpets : Supplier Spotlight
Founded in Kidderminster in 1783, Brintons is one of the UK’s oldest carpet manufacturers. They have a rich history, including patenting the Axminster loom in 1890 and being granted a Royal Warrant in 1953. Brintons were awarded the prestigious Manufacturing...
Westex Carpets : Supplier Spotlight
Westex Carpets are based in West Yorkshire and started as yarn suppliers. They were founded by a master dyer who wanted to introduce more colours and quality into carpet manufacture. They use the best blend of wools and create beautiful carpets using the...