3 Reasons Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Get New Flooring
As the days grow longer and the weather warmer, many homeowners start thinking about home improvement projects. While summer is often associated with holidays and outdoor activities, it is also an ideal time to complete indoor renovations, particularly flooring, as you can be outside on the day it’s being done. Here are our top three reasons why summer is the perfect season to invest in new flooring for your home. Better weather We’ll start with the most obvious one! Better weather provides a better environment to install flooring for a number of reasons. Materials such as hardwood, laminate, and even carpet benefit from low humidity levels, which help prevent warping, swelling, and other moisture-related issues. Also, adhesives used in flooring installations cure more effectively in warm weather, ensuring a more secure and lasting fit. Not to mention that you can also have windows and doors open to ensure that any temporary fumes created from installing the flooring can dissipate quicker. You can see what needs the most attention With improved light (and more of it) flooding in through windows, you’ll be able to notice which areas of your home need the most attention. We find that customers tend to notice marks on their flooring in Summer that went unnoticed in the darker months. While it’s easier to make quick improvements to your home, the flooring can have the biggest impact of all. It’s also the aspect of your home that sees the most wear and tear so making sure you prioritise the areas that need the most attention is important. We have a Floorspiration Hub that has lots of stunning photos to give you some flooring inspiration for all areas of your home. Enjoying your new flooring Finally, one of the most rewarding aspects of installing new flooring in the summer is that you can make the most of it. With children out of school and more time spent at home, summer provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy the comfort and beauty of your new flooring. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, having a family movie night, or simply relaxing at home, new flooring can enhance your overall experience. Whether you’re looking for new hard flooring or carpet, we have a huge range to see at both our Worthing and Storrington showrooms. We always encourage customers to come in to see our ranges for themselves so that they can make a better decision (more on this in one our previous blog posts). By visiting one of our showrooms, you also have the opportunity to speak to our friendly team of flooring experts. With years of experience, they’re on hand to help you choose the right flooring for you. Customers often bring a curtain sample or cushion cover in so we can match flooring to soft furnishings and as we mentioned, we also have a Floorspiration Hub so that you can get some ideas before coming in to see us. You can also show the photos you see on our website to our experts who will be able to take you to the flooring shown, or something very similar. We look forward to seeing you soon!
New year, new flooring? 3 Signs It’s Time For New Carpet
The new year is all about new beginnings and making changes in our lives to make the new year a better one. While we have a lot of blog posts about the benefits of carpet, what to look for when you’re buying a new one etc, we haven’t really spoken about how you know when it’s time to replace it. So we’re going to change that today – think of it as our new year’s resolution! How often should I replace my carpet? To be completely honest, there’s no set answer to that as all carpet is different and will last for different lengths of time depending on a variety of factors. These include, but are not limited to: Generally, carpet has a lifespan of between 5-15 years so it really is up to you to decide whether you think you need new carpet. Which is why it’s best to look out for tell tale signs that your carpet may be on its way out. 3 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Carpet We’ve compiled a list of the top three signs it’s time for a new carpet. Remember that if you’re not sure, you’re always welcome to speak to our experts in Worthing or Storrington who will be able to give you their honest and non-obligatory advice. Here’s our top three signs to look for: 1. You can see the route people have taken on it One of the easiest things to spot in carpet is the track marks that form when people have walked on the same part of the carpet for many years. These could simply be trails of flattened carpet or even slightly dirty tracks. Clearly indicating the route people have taken on it. For example; from the living room door to the sofa. Of course, you can get your carpet professionally cleaned, but if you can see the carpet is visibly worn, it’s most likely time to get a new one. If you decide to get a new one because of the signs of wear, it might be worth looking at more heavy-wear options. It could be that the current carpet just isn’t up for coping with the high traffic it gets. 2. Your allergies are playing up We know this seems unrelated, but you’ll be surprised to learn that your carpet could be the reason your allergies are worse than they usually are. At this time of year especially, it may be noticeable that your allergies are worse than they should be. You could keep your carpet absolutely spotless, but, over time, allergens can build up in the fibres of the carpet. The older the carpet is, the more difficult it is to remove them. Think of it like a mop – even though you clean the mop after every use, over time, it becomes dirty and you need to replace it. It’s the same for your carpet. The good news is that wool carpets are naturally hypoallergenic so, if you or your family suffer from allergies, it might be worth considering a carpet made from wool. 3. The house feels colder As carpets get older, they can lose their thickness and this can have an affect on how warm your home is. Newer carpet offers more warmth in the form of thicker piles and so if you’ve noticed your home is colder, or it takes longer to warm up, it could be a sign that a new carpet is needed. Depending on how long ago you bought carpet, you might be surprised by just how far the carpet industry has come in recent years. Now, there are plenty of style options available and types of carpet that come with their own benefits. That being said, we don’t want you to feel overwhelmed and invite you to our Worthing or Storrington showroom to see different types of carpet for yourself. You’ll also be able to speak to our friendly flooring experts and ask them any questions you may have. Find out more about the benefits of coming to one of our showrooms here. You may even find that replacing your old carpet with more carpet isn’t the best option and our experts are here to help you find out what is.