Hi there
I have been told that CavBrem also make a range called Kimberly that is made from the same wool but just not as dense. Would it be as durable/good as cav brem?
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Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Jan 18, 2010 5:18 pm Hi there I have been told that CavBrem also make a range called Kimberly that is made from the same wool but just not as dense. Would it be as durable/good as cav brem? thanks about to build our first home! Re: carpets by kimberly 2Jan 19, 2010 12:05 pm They would appear to be nice quality carpets. If anything is 'more economical' though, you must ask where they have cut costs. The thing is, you are asking a general question about a range of carpets. You need to consider firstly, what specific carpets appeal to you, and then compare apples with apples. This means look at the style, density (weight) pile height, backing materials etc etc. Whilst certain manufacturers may have a reputation, brand should not be a great decider. Its the specifications of the specific carpets you like that determines what performance you can expect. Kimberley's range on their site seems fairly limited. All look to be quite good quality. Is there a particular one you like? Ash. Re: carpets by kimberly 3Jan 19, 2010 6:51 pm thanks Ash. No, no particular style per se. The carpet dealer was just showing me the range to consider when he heard I had kids. ie his advice was to get a not so expensive carpet, then upgrade when the kids were older cheers ann about to build our first home! Re: carpets by kimberly 4Jan 20, 2010 7:49 pm We've got Kimberly carpet (installed in Sept 09) and I really like it. Haven't had any problems so far except from the usual fluffing. I think the range has great prices for 100% wool carpets. Judie Re: carpets by kimberly 5Jan 20, 2010 8:53 pm wallywombat7 The carpet dealer was just showing me the range to consider when he heard I had kids. ie his advice was to get a not so expensive carpet, then upgrade when the kids were older Dealer was probably just trying to help. Sure, putting an expensive carpet in may be a bad move IF the carpets are going to be abused. But I personally disagree with the mentality that having kids automatically means a carpet/lounge/ everything else in sight is gonna be plastered with play-dough, spaghetti and orange juice! This is a matter of how you live & raise your kids, and the values they are taught. And by saying that, I'm NOT saying to scold kids and make them feel like they can't play and relax in the home. Its simply a matter of modelling and training that certain activities that are potentially messy are kept in areas that contain the mess and then its cleaned up. I cleaned a rental house recently. The owner was upset, thinking the new carpets she put in 2 years before were ruined, and would need to be replaced. I charged $275 to clean them, and an extra $250 for specialised stain removal. This was required because the tenants allowed their kids to walk around with food and drinks, which ended up everywhere! I took about 2 hours just removing dozens of red cordial stains. If the kids (& family) ate at a table, then cleaned up before playing, the carpet clean would have cost about $250. Ash. Re: carpets by kimberly 6Jan 23, 2010 7:00 pm thanks ash. we're pretty strict with the kids in our current rental - no shoes, food or drink in the carpeted areas. Unfortunately vomiting when they are sick is one of those unforseen things - we have quite a bad stain (from a vomit) that I imagine we'll probably lose some bond money over. Not too sounds too gross, but just for future reference, what's the best way to clean the residual stain on the carpet once you have scraped up most of the vomit? cheers about to build our first home! Re: carpets by kimberly 7Jan 24, 2010 9:55 pm Hard to give a definitive answer to a hypothetical question like that, as there can be many variables, and depends on response time, carpet type and other factors. But you are correct in that the matter must first be removed by scraping up. Using a spatula or scraper, slide in under the matter, and remove. Have paper towels and a bucket handy to scoop stuff up and put into. Afet as much matter as possible has been removed, continue with paper towels blotting up any liquid until no more can be blotted. Then you need to consider if there is any food colours or dyes remaining, and the area needs to be effectively cleaned, neutralised and disinfected. Its BEST to have a professional tech attend to any larger biological stains. Very often when I have had a customer call with this situation, it is overdue for the carpet being cleaned, so I attend to fix the accident and clean the rest of the carpets too. So the accident often prompts proper cleaning! Ash. Re: carpets by kimberly 8Jan 25, 2010 5:37 pm thanks ash. We'll probably have to book you in for a much needed clean. ann about to build our first home! |