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...
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...
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...
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 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...
We are always being asked what the best carpet is for a living room so here is a roundup of our current favourites. Choosing a living room carpet really depends on your lifestyle, for example whether you have a young family, pets, whether it’s an occasional room...
We are really excited to have been chosen as a stockist of a new, eco-friendly underlay. As many of our customers are keen to do their bit for the environment, we felt it was important to seek out the best carpets and underlays which tick all the eco-friendly...
Ulster Carpets is a family business which was founded in 1938 by George Walter Wilson. Their base is still on the original site in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, but they also have offices around the world. Ulster Carpets produce a huge range of different...
Choosing the best stair carpet is an important decision as it’s an area of the home which gets lots of traffic. You will need a stair carpet which is hardwearing but also looks nice, as it is used by the whole family (including pets!) many times each day. Our...
Adam Carpets are a family business based in Kidderminster and they have been making carpets since the 1860s. They started manufacturing woven Axminster in 1869 and moved into tufting in the 1970s when the traditional methods became less popular. Adam...