Carpet Wear Prevention

There are a number of precautions that can be taken to reduce wear and tear to your new carpet. If the shape of your room allows, changing the position of furniture will equalise the wear on the carpet instead of concentrating on those areas of most use. Shifting of stair carpets can compensate for heavy wear that occurs, particularly on the nosings. Wherever possible an extra length should be provided at the top and bottom of the carpet for shifting whenever necessary. As an alternative to this why not order a little extra carpet for replacement purposes. Where carpet is to be fitted up to external doors the use of a rug or mat is recommended to catch any dirt and grit. Outdoor shoes with special griping qualities, such as trainers, should be worn with great care to avoid the soles pulling and tearing at the pile, particularly in turning areas and on stairs.