The past few weeks has been very busy for Herts Carpets, and we have been supplying and fitting carpets across Hertfordshire. We have fitted a number of new carpets along with vinyl flooring for a number of new customers. Please find included below some of our recent work.
We have also created a new video showcasing our work, which is included below:
If you would like to speak to us regarding your carpeting requirements, or to book a quote, please use the form to the right hand side.
If you have damaged your carpet and it needs to be repaired, there are a number of different ways which you can repair your carpet. We would always recommend getting a professional to carry out the repairs to ensure that you get the best possible result, although many carpet fitters will not be happy with carrying out repairs themselves.
Here we will discuss a number of the most common types of repair and how they are used. Herts Carpets are experienced in all of these types of carpet repairs and we would be very pleased to assist with your carpet repair requirements.
Carpet stretching
If your carpet has not been installed properly then it can be possible to get ripples or bunched up areas in your carpet then you will likely require carpet stretching. In most instances it is possible to carry out carpet stretching to remove any bunched up areas of carpet.
Carpet patching
If you have any area of carpet which has got damaged such as a hole or stain that can’t be removed then you are likely to require a carpet patch. Effectively this is where the carpet is cut, and then a replacement piece of carpet is used to replace the piece which has been cut out. Where possible it is best to use a piece of the original carpet to carry out this repair, so always keep those off-cuts to be on the safe side!
When adding the patch it is very important to ensure that the patch which you are replacing is exactly the right size, and that this is securely fastened when it is added to the carpet.
Loop replacement
If you have a loop pile carpet, such as a berber, then it is sometimes the case that one of the loops gets pulled. When this happens this can run and cause the carpet to have a thread pulled across an area of the carpet. In this instance then it is sometimes possible to replace the area with carpet patching, or alternatively the carpet can be re-glued.
Stair replacement
The first step on the stair tends to wear more than the later stairs on the carpet, and this is a combination of more dirt being deposited on the bottom stair. Therefore it is common for the first step on the stairs to get more damaged than the later steps. When carpet is laid on the stairs, each stair is fitted separately. Therefore it is always recommended to keep some of the offcuts when your carpet is fitted for any repairs.
If you keep the offcuts then you can easily pull up the previous carpet and lay the replacement in its place. Alternatively if multiple steps are required to be re-carpeted then it may be more cost effective to use the carpet from a single room, if for example the hallway, stairs and landing all have the same carpets on them as well as for example the bedrooms. Then you can get a different carpet for one of the bedroom, and pull up the carpet and use this on the stairs.
We have included below a video which demonstrates some of the most common repairs, and how these can be carried out, we would always advocate having a professional carry out the repairs as this will ensure that the finish is high quality.
Herts Carpets specialise in carpet repairs in Hertfordshire, and we always try to reuse as many materials as possible to ensure that we keep the costs as low as possible. Visit our website for all carpet repairs in Hertfordshire and a member of our team will be very pleased to provide a no obligation consultation and provide a free estimate.
Carpet tiles have traditionally been focused for the commercial marketplace, although it is increasingly popular to have carpet tiles in residential properties. There are a significant number of reasons why carpet tiles are useful some of which we have included below.
Carpeting has had a long and storied history that dates all the way back to the 3rd millennium BC, nearly 4000 years ago. Found in Siberia, the oldest surviving carpet is thought to have been created in the 5th century BC. Traditionally, carpets were handmade, composed of thousands of knots intricately woven together to form beautiful works of art too valuable to put on the floor and walk on. Sadly, carpet technology remained virtually unchanged for thousands of years.
The 1930’s changed the carpet industry forever. A few entrepreneurs figured out a method of using a machine to make carpets, and almost overnight they were an item that the emerging middle-class could splurge on. It wasn’t until the late 1950’s with the introduction of synthetic fibers that wall-to-wall carpeting in homes become common-place.
More recently, carpet tiles, a concept nearly as old as carpets themselves, have been modernized. Introduced to the US in the late 1980’s, have been a popular choice for offices and other commercial spaces. Today, carpet tiles are available in assorted sizes and virtually as many colors and styles as regular carpeting.
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We have included below a video of installing carpet tiles, demonstrating how quickly they can be laid.
Advantages of Carpet Tiles
Easy to install
Easy to transport – boxes to fit in the back of your car.
Easy to lay on top of laminate/vinyl/concrete with no need for underlay.
Easy to fit in awkward shaped rooms.
Easy to clean and if a tile is damaged, you can simply replace the tile rather than the whole floor.
Easy to lift and take with you if you move home, particularly if you are renting.
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Herts Carpets believe that using carpet tiles for flooring is a modern approach to flooring, nevertheless we will accommodate our clients requirements for both carpets and carpet tiles where required!
A simple installation of a quality carpet can bring a dramatic effect in your house changing the colour and also the acoustics of the property. However, the process of fitting a carpet is not as easy it may appear from searching the perfect carpet up to the fitting of the carpet. When choosing a carpet, Carpets Hertfordshire recommends you to find a carpet with very high quality underlay which is much more comfortable underfoot. Aside from that, the carpet will also last long compare to those with poor cushioning. After choosing your preferred carpet, it is now time for your carpet fitting. In order to do it perfectly and aesthetically pleasing, follow this short guide by Carpet Fitting Hertfordshire.
Carpet Fitting Guide by the Herts Carpets team, specialising in Flooring Hertfordshire
Before you decide to lay your carpet, let us first tell you that carpet fitting can be a daunting experience for the novice. If you want to make sure, and you hate compromising the quality of the result, we recommend you to hire the service of a Carpet Fitter in Hertfordshire. On the other hand, if you are pretty confident that you can do it on your own, here is a short guide that you can follow.
Using Gripper in Some Areas-It takes someone knowledgeable regarding flooringHertfordshire in order to create a professional carpet fitting. It is important to start of with gripper, which is initially nailed to the floor. This then serves to keep the carpet stretched and held in place. To do this you place the nail near the edge of fitting gripper. Use a long bar that will hold the nails. Hit the long bar in order to keep it in place. When installing a gripper, you need to find the pipes and electrical wires first and then mark it. In places that present a danger in using nails, use adhesive instead in keeping the gripper in place.
Underlay-After installing the Gripper, the underlay for the carpets should first be laid. Roll the underlay and secure it using a staple gun. Fix the rows by using a duct tape or a carpet tape that is available at Herts Carpets.
Laying the Carpet- Lay first your carpet loosely. Stand on one edge of the room and start pushing the carpet using your foot. On the off chance that you need to cut the Carpets, you can do so but remember to leave an overlap on the edge.
Cutting the excess- When cutting the excess, you should start by cutting the Carpets Hertfordshire in a vertical position.
Start the Fitting- Look at the longer part of your room. Start fitting your Carpet on that area first by using a tucker.
Using Carpet Stretcher-With the help of a carpet stretcher, the Carpets Hertfordshire can perfectly fit on the surface. By using a carpet tucker, push the excess carpet down into the gripper.
In case that you find this procedure very difficult or you get stuck, you are very welcome to contact Herts Carpets, who specialise in Carpet Fitting in Hertfordshire.
Herts Carpets is pleased to launch our mini-site for Harpenden Carpets. This is the latest in a series of websites which we are launching to provide local services to the towns within Hertfordshire. This provides our customers with a wide range of carpets and flooring materials at discounted prices.
Matt Lenzie Director of Herts Carpets says: “We are very pleased that our Harpenden Carpets website is now ready. This is the town that I grew up in and we are looking forward to working with the local community. Herts Carpets will also be joining the local Chamber of Commerce and hoping to work with local businesses to build our branding and our relationships with both consumers and businesses.”
Herts Carpets is a discount flooring and carpets supplier based in Hertfordshire, we specialise in providing our customers with quality flooring and carpet materials at very competitive prices.
We offer a “come to you” service, we bring samples to your property and identify the right carpet and flooring for your property or business premises.
You probably walk on carpet every single day, step by step. But have you ever stopped to wonder how it is made? If you haven’t, you may be interested to find out just where your carpet that you see each and every day comes from.
There are two key ways to make carpet, the first way is known as tufting and the second way is known as weaving. Herts Carpets has compiled the following information for those that are interested!
What is Tufting?
Tufting is a method in which carpet is made using computers directing machines to the type of patterns and colours of yarn. Typically, synthetic yarn is used to construct carpeting by the method of tufting.
The first step in tufting is to ensure that the fibres are weaved into the backing of the carpet. The tufting machine is similar to a large sewing machine that uses up to 2,000 needles to pull the yarn together and through the backing. Many machines are as large as twelve feet wide. A process known as a loop pile construction is used to create the carpeting.
The next step in tufting is to dye the colour into the carpeting. Carpeting can be dyed using a single colour or through silk screens to create a pattern or style. The last step a latex coating is applied to the tufted backing. The final step in tufting the carpet in Hertfordshire is to remove all the loose ends left over by shearing. These are checked before the carpeting is sent to the stores in a quality check.
What is weaving?
Weaving can be done by hand or by looms with machines. Fibbers which are known as warps are placed onto a frame vertically and then stretched and pulled it tight to provide tension while the yarn is then weaved over. Once the weaving is finished newer fibres known as wefts are then placed horizontally over the yarn to secure the warps in place.
Carpets that are woven are typically much more expensive than tufted carpets, but the price is due to the natural materials used in the carpeting versus the synthetic use in tufting.
Conclusion
When you are thinking about purchasing a new carpet or replacing the one you got, you may want to research the best type of carpets available to you. Herts Carpets provide both woven and tufted carpets in wide range of fabric, colours and styles. Tufted carpet may be less expensive, but if you are looking for a better quality of carpet, you may opt for a woven carpet for a better long lasting look, combined with high quality underlay it is possible to purchase a cheaper carpet, but still have the same luxurious feel.
Woven carpeting is made from natural fibres which allow a better life expectancy than the synthetic ones from tufting. By doing your research ahead of time, you can ensure you choose the right style and type of carpeting.
