Materials
Carpet and Flooring Materials
Every carpet fibre, natural flooring and hard floor we stock, with the number of products in each. Choose a material to see the products, or visit our Battersea Park Road showroom to feel them side by side.
Carpet fibres
The fibre decides how a carpet feels, how it wears and how easy it is to clean. Wool is the classic natural choice; man made fibres such as polypropylene and nylon are tough and easy to look after.
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2,559 products
Wool
Soft, warm and naturally hard wearing. Wool recovers well from footsteps, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and stairs.
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944 products
Polypropylene
Hard wearing, stain resistant and easy to clean. A practical choice for family homes, rentals and homes with pets.
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504 products
Nylon
Tough and springy, nylon keeps its look in busy rooms and on stairs.
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461 products
Polyamide
Polyamide is another name for nylon: durable, resilient and good for high traffic areas.
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166 products
Polyester
Soft with rich colour, polyester is often used for deep, cosy bedroom carpets.
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113 products
Tencel
A soft fibre made from wood pulp, used for rugs with a gentle sheen.
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84 products
Wool Blend
Wool mixed with a man made fibre, usually 80% wool and 20% nylon, for the feel of wool with extra strength.
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84 products
Econyl
A nylon made from recycled materials, with the strength of standard nylon.
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31 products
Microfibre
Very fine fibres that feel velvety and soft underfoot.
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19 products
Viscose
A soft fibre with a silky sheen, best for rugs and rooms with light foot traffic.
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16 products
PTT Triexta
A soft, stain resistant man made fibre that suits busy family homes.
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11 products
Faux Silk
Gives the look of silk at a lower price, best for rugs and quiet rooms.
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10 products
RePET
A polyester fibre made from recycled plastic bottles.
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Natural flooring
Plant fibres with a woven, textured look that suits period and modern homes. Each behaves differently, so ask us which suits your room.
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214 products
Sisal
A natural plant fibre with a crisp, woven texture. Hard wearing, but keep it away from water.
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11 products
Seagrass
Smooth and tough, with a natural sheen. It resists stains better than most plant fibres.
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9 products
Coir
Made from coconut husk. Rugged and textured, often used for entrances and hallways.
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8 products
Yak Hair
A soft, warm natural fibre used in rugs and blends.
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- 4 products Jute The softest of the plant fibres, best for bedrooms and rooms with lighter use. View products
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4 products
Goat Hair
A natural animal fibre that is strong and hard wearing, often blended with wool.
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Hard floors
For kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and open plan rooms. Vinyl copes with water, laminate gives a wood look on a smaller budget, and wood gives you the real thing.
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389 products
Vinyl
Water resistant and warm underfoot, vinyl is the usual choice for kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms.
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33 products
Laminate
A wood look floor that is hard wearing and good value for busy rooms.
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2 products
Wood
Real wood flooring, including engineered boards with a real wood top layer over a stable core.
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Questions
Questions about flooring materials
Anything else you would like to know? Call the showroom or send us a message.
Which carpet material is the most hard wearing?
Nylon and polypropylene are the toughest man made fibres, and wool is the most hard wearing natural fibre. For stairs and hallways, a dense pile matters as much as the fibre.
What is the best carpet material for a home with pets?
Polypropylene is usually the most practical, because it resists stains and is easy to clean. Choose a cut pile rather than a loop pile, as claws can snag loops.
Which flooring is best for a kitchen or bathroom?
Vinyl is the usual choice because it is water resistant and easy to clean. Sisal and other plant fibres should be kept away from water.
Can I see the materials before I order?
Yes. Visit our showroom at 58 Battersea Park Road to see and feel each material. We are open Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm, Sat 10am to 4pm.