Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Sep 22, 2010 2:16 pm “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. Re: Polyester carpet ? 3Sep 23, 2010 3:57 pm Hi Dove Yes, you only get what you pay for. I guess I should spend the extra and get a better quality carpet and be happy with it. As you said I have to walk on it for years and also look at it for years so the color is also importaint. Cheers KW............... “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. Re: Polyester carpet ? 4Oct 10, 2010 12:52 pm STAY AWAY from a poylester carpet. I didn't know anyone had the audacity to still sell polyester carpets ?? Polyester will shed heaps for EVER, as its a spun yarn (unless its changed in recent years since I last saw it). It will FLATTEN fast as it has no memory (thats why the carpet will be like 60 ounces or more to compensate for the lack of performance of the individual yarn). It's not a cool carpet at all. You would be better off with a BCF synthetic yarn like a Nylon, Solution Dyed Nylon or Smartstrand OR buy a wool carpet. If you come in and see me, I am happy to give you a "no bs" 15 minute walk through so you know if what youre getting told is legit or "bs". I am in Chadstone. Open 7 days a week. 1 11012 1 15766 they can, it's a fairly standard solution when the slab isn't recessed. the falls need to be in the main floor, if it hasn't been done then you need to ask them to redo… 4 6595 |