Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Jul 21, 2009 11:02 pm Hi, I really don't know anything about carpet. I'll be starting to look around soon and I wonder if someone can recommend a style or type of carpet that would suit my needs. The carpeted areas will be bedrooms, study, lounge and games room. I have two small children, so I'm looking for something that has good wear and tear, won't stain easily, is easy to clean incase of an accident and is easy to vacuum. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm only looking for a style or type if you know one. eg. loop, wool, dyed etc??? Thanks Re: Don't know anything about Carpet? Help please? 2Jul 21, 2009 11:28 pm Hi! Do you have any particular likes or dislikes with carpets you've had or seen? Any pets to live in the house? Do you want the same carpet throughout, or would you consider different carpets in some rooms? Give me more to work with? What is THE most important feature you'd want in a carpet? Ash. Re: Don't know anything about Carpet? Help please? 3Jul 21, 2009 11:36 pm Hi Ash, Well I know I want a darker colour this time because the carpet in our current house (not our choice) is light coloured and shows up all the dirt etc. It seems to be thick? and hard to vacuum, so definitely don't want that again. I'd like it to be flatter? and more durable. I would consider different types if the price came within reason I guess. The games room will get the most use so definitely something hard wearing in there. No pets to worry about at the moment and no intention for some years. I really don't understand the different types so I can't really tell you what I like and don't like because I wouldn't even know what I was looking at I guess THE most important thing is easy to look after. Thanks for your quick reply Re: Don't know anything about Carpet? Help please? 4Jul 21, 2009 11:53 pm No probs, Might pay to do a little reading. This might be a good start. http://www.carpetinstitute.com.au/under ... styles.htm http://www.carpetinstitute.com.au/downl ... tguide.pdf Talk later! Ash. Re: Don't know anything about Carpet? Help please? 5Jul 22, 2009 9:34 am Thanks Ash I'll have a good read through those I had an old shower unit that broke on me and when I took it off, there were only 2 water pipes, instead of the normal 2 water pipes and a shower head pipe. S o I… 0 36937 The most definitive answer to your question James is this taken from the James Hardie Axon Cladding Installation Guide - i just happen to have it… 5 3664 1 11004 |