A proper Life cycle cost analysis of carpet versus hard flooring alternatives has demonstrated that carpet could be 65% less expensive to maintain than hard surface flooring.

Energy consumption and costs are a key consideration for us all at present so it’s
beneficial to note that carpet has fantastic thermal insulation properties, it improves energy consumption and has low heat conduction.

Within communal living schemes acoustics is a very important design consideration. The presence of carpet helps to absorb unwanted sound and reduce sound reverberation time.

An antimicrobial carpet provides the first line of defence against the spread of infection, which is particularly important with the use of carpets within communal living environments. A number of our carpets offer this protection.

Fine dust can present a significant health hazard, as particles may cause irritation when they are breathed in and enter the respiratory tract. Studies suggest that carpet retains dust particles, unlike hard surfaces where they can become airborne.

Studies have also shown that carpet, when compared with vinyl, and reduce injuries caused by trips and falls. It has also been proven that gait speed and step length is greater in older people walking on carpeted areas than when walking on vinyl.