Carpet and the energy-efficient home
Sustainability is big news these days. Much more than a fashionable buzzword, it’s the key to an approach that uses the planet’s resources in a way that preserves them for future generations.
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Sustainability is big news these days. Much more than a fashionable buzzword, it’s the key to an approach that uses the planet’s resources in a way that preserves them for future generations.
Read MoreIt’s easy, isn’t it? You see the words Carpet Sale or Cheap Carpet. The advertising screams “discount deals!” Surely this is the short cut to buying carpet at a cut-price.
Read MoreWith most furnishings and homewares, a visit to the store is essential. You head down to your local mall or town centre, and take your pick. Why should carpet be any different? Here are 5 reasons why carpet is one of those exceptions that proves the rule:
Read MoreNearly all carpets sold today come with some sort of carpet warranty … and like most warranty documents, they’re bound to be confusing, right?
Read MoreWoollen carpets remain the highest-selling type of carpet in the country, but is it really worth the slightly higher price tag? Let’s examine the differences between the main types of carpet available in New Zealand.
Read MoreGoogle ‘carpet cleaning company’ and you get something like 36 million results. A search for ‘carpet cleaning’ in New Zealand on Finda.co.nz gives 3,441. So how do you go about choosing just one? Close your eyes and point at the screen? Not likely to get you the best carpet care for your dollar.
Read MoreNew carpet seems to be a magnet for spills. And everybody has their own little carpet care tips. Spill a glass of red wine at a party and the air is suddenly full of contradictory advice. But what actually DOES work in terms of getting stains our of carpet?
Read MoreThis may come as a bit of a surprise, but we’re well aware of the alternatives to carpet. At Carpet One we’ve taken a close look at what’s available on the market, including vinyl flooring, timber flooring, tiles and various laminates. Each comes with a range of pros and cons.
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