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cole88
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Topic: re carpeting our house... Posted: 26 January 2012 at 7:51pm |
Hey guys wondering if anybody has sum gud info on a mid range darkish carpet 2 get whats best last long time with a dog and kiddies, dosnt stain easy and a gud company to go with? We are getin many quotes bt im nt sure whats best etc. Need peoplez opions \ knowlage of people that have done this etc PLEASE HELP ME need to b done b4 winter :-/
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KH25
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Posted: 26 January 2012 at 8:25pm |
DH is a carpet layer... we are definately going for solution dyed nylon carpet next time we need new carpet. We put 100% wool into our new house we built 3 years ago and it looks like sh*te now lol.
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Kelly, mum to DD, 19Jun06 (26wks 1lb15oz) DS1, 24Oct10 (32wks 4lb11oz) and DS2, 31Dec11 (32wks, 4lb11)
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cole88
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Posted: 26 January 2012 at 8:59pm |
Yea thts wot we r leaning towardz herd it lastz a gud tym dosnt flaten fade and bugs dnt like living in it and dosnt soak up moisture either :-)
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AandCsmum
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Posted: 26 January 2012 at 10:40pm |
Do not get a greyish colour!! shows up everything!
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Tissy
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Posted: 26 January 2012 at 11:09pm |
dont get cavelair bremworth (spelling prob wrong)
its horrid for staining and its a manky wool type one so it pills badly and fluffs, so if you stain/wet the carpet and pat it dry it goes all fluffy and yuck and stays that way
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kiwigal
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Posted: 27 January 2012 at 12:54am |
My FIL is a carpet layer has been in the business for something like 45 years he will be doing ours in the place we are shifting to in a few weeks. We are getting cavalier bremworth extra heavy duty 100% wool or 80/20 loop pile as it is long lasting. Don't get too dark or too light as it shows up every mark. Stay away from cut pile or nylon as it looks like crap after awhile
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Posted: 27 January 2012 at 10:35am |
We have nylon carpet and I won't ever have anything different. We have a dark dark grey (i love the look of it, I just have to vaccuum everyday as we have a ginger coloured dog!, it is heavy duty (designed for stairs and hallways - high traffic areas) and it is from Norman Ellison. I can have a look at the details later if you are interested?
Anything comes off our carpet, even playdough just wipes off, it is fantastic and I highly recommend it! Also we live in Northland where wool beetle?? are a huge issue, so we dont have to worry about them as they only live in wool carpet.
Make sure that you invest in the thick grade underlay, it makes a world of difference to your carpet.
We used Carpet One, we found them pretty good and the bonus is you get flybuys!!!
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Posted: 27 January 2012 at 5:08pm |
We have a heavy duty solution dyed nylon as well and it is great. Ours is a dark brown/black colour and also requires regular vacuuming (everyday with little people) but stains are not an issue.
We also used Carpet One and were not happy with the service but they are franchised. (Ours was the Howick/Pakuranga Branch). It pays to ask for recommendations for your area I guess.
I second the investing in good underlay, it was the best advice we received. (Our carpet feels incredibly thick and soft + great insulation + better wearing).
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