STEP 1
Colour
The appearance of colour can change in different environments, so it’s important to view your chosen sample under daylight and artificial light before making your final decision. And remember; darker colours can make a room appear smaller, whereas lighter colours can create a sense of spaciousness.
STEP 2
Price and quality
Carpet is one of the most affordable flooring options. It's usually quoted in linear metres (1m long x 3.66m wide – the dimensions of a standard carpet roll). To convert to square metres, divide by 3.66.
For quality assurance, look for the independent Australian Carpet Classification Scheme performance rating label on the back of the sample.
STEP 3
Durability and gradings
Rest assured, all our carpets are exceptionally durable. The best way to measure durability is to look for an independent grading like the ACCS Residential Extra Heavy Duty Plus Stairs, 6 Star Grade label that you'll find on the back of all our carpets.
STEP 4
Wool vs. Solution-dyed nylon (SDN)
It's a win/win really. Both wool and SDN carpets are hard wearing, luxurious underfoot and feature stain resistance properties.
The biggest advantage of a SDN carpet is its ability to hold colour in areas exposed to long periods of direct sunlight.
Wool is hypoallergenic, fire resistant and helps to naturally regulate moisture, creating a warm, dry and healthy home.
STEP 5
Choosing the right style
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Cut pile carpets are incredibly luxurious underfoot, in fact, they're currently the most popular carpet style throughout Australasia. Depending on the fibre type, some cut pile carpets show footprints – called tracking – (which generally vacuum out) and plusher cuts can show permanent shading, which you can read more about in our carpet care section. A quick tip – if you have cats that like to scratch or claw the floor, a cut pile carpet is your best option.
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Loop pile carpets offer an array of stylish textures and designs, ranging from a minimalist appearance through to bold, unique patterns. Although loop pile carpets don’t show tracking and shading like cut pile carpets, they can still show traffic patterns in areas of the home that are repeatedly walked over in the same area (i.e. hallways). Loop pile carpets are not recommended for pets that have a tendency to claw at furniture and carpet.
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These carpets are a clever combination of cut pile and loop pile construction with the cut piles contrasting with the loops to create a distinctive pattern across your floor.
STEP 6
Lifestyle needs
Kids? Pets? Sunny? We're here to match you with the ideal carpet for your lifestyle. There's an option for every home, so we’ve created a Carpet Selector Tool to help narrow down your search.
STEP 7
Order samples
Once you’ve decided which carpets you love, you can order samples online and we'll deliver them to your door. A quick tip: once it's installed, your new carpet will generally appear about 20% lighter than the sample.
