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Which Carpet is Best & Brand Reviews

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Which Carpet is Best & Brand Reviews

There are so many carpet flooring options to choose from. Which one will be the right carpet for your home? Whilst there is no ‘best carpet flooring’, not all carpet floors are made equal. We at FloorVenue value the importance of transparency, which is why we urge you to read our Honest Buyers Guides. It’s written by our own team of experienced professionals and it contains unfiltered pros and cons of our top-selling brands.

Carpet Floors – What are They?

Carpet is a type of flooring made from woven fibres. It comes in a variety of styles and colours, and has many wonderful benefits. For starters, carpet is affordable and easy to maintain. It’s also cozy, comfortable, can absorb sound, and provide a non-slip surface. One of the most popular benefits of the carpet is that it is treated with stain and soil-resistant treatments which make it easy to clean and keep looking new for a long while. If you’d like to see how carpet compares with our flooring range, check out our comparison guide with laminate flooring and timber flooring!

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Top 5 Carpet Brands in Sydney

Signature Floors Cashmere Touch

Signature Floors has some of the most premium wool and nylon carpets in Sydney, with thousands of colours to choose from. Whilst their pricing tends to be higher, the quality and unique designs justify the premium you pay. One range in particular – Cashmere Touch offers some of the most luxurious nylon carpets (probably in the world).

Advantages of Signature Floors Cashmere Touch

  • Cashmere Touch Nylon uses a trademarked technology called Nysoft, which makes the nylon feel like silk between your fingers and toes. We recommend visiting one of our showrooms to have a feel as words don’t do justice.
  • Variety is the spice of life. Cashmere Touch comes in many ranges with hundres of colours, styles and thicknesses to choose from. You’ll be spoilt for an option when choosing between different Cashmere Touch carpets.
  • Durable & Lasting – Cashmere Touch carpets all offer a minimum of 15 years warranty, with some spanning up to 25 years depending on quality!

Disadvantages of Signature Floors Cashmere Touch

  • The only real drawback of Signature Floors and their Cashmere Touch range is pricing. Some (not all) Cashmere Touch carpets can cost more than an arm and a leg!

Godfrey Hirst Carpet

Godfrey Hirst is a leader in the carpet industry with over a thousand products from affordable polypropylene to premium wool carpets under their Hycraft brand. As a subsidiary of the international giant Mohawk Industries, Godfrey Hirst has the advantage of investing in frontline technology when it comes to carpets and even hard floors. They are one of the only suppliers of the new and innovative triexta carpet which is made partially from corn sugar! Godfrey Hirst is dedicated to creating, producing, and providing premium floor coverings that enhance the beauty, comfort, and sustainability of the world. The company’s carpets and hard flooring products serve as a secure, comfortable, and attractive foundation for homes in Australia.

Advantages of Godfrey Hirst Carpets

  • Very large range of trusted carpets in all types of fibres and structures. Godfrey Hirst manufactures polyester, polypropylene, nylon, triexta and even natural wool carpet. You’ll be spoiled for an option when choosing Godfrey Hirst.
  • Purchasing Godfrey Hirst carpet is choosing the company with over a century of experience as they were founded in 1888.
  • All Godfrey Hirst carpets are domestically manufactured to support the local economy. This also means the stock is generally available and doesn’t take months to get into the country.

Disadvantages of Godfrey Hirst Carpets

  • Limited warranties mean that there are many restrictions on how the carpet can be used and cleaned whilst protecting the warranty. Vacuum cleaners must have beater bars adjusted and must not be a Dyson vacuum cleaner. It is best to read the warranty guidelines of the product you purchase.
  • Potential fading is possible for some of the cheaper carpets that Godfrey Hirst sells. This is more evident in areas that are exposed to excessive sunlight.

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Feltex Carpets

Feltex is the second largest manufacturer that produces their carpets in Australia instead of overseas. They are owned by the same international giant Mohawk Industries and also operate out of the same factory. They also offer a variety of different carpets including the sustainable triexta, however they have a unique fibre type known as “soft polyester” in their Redbook Carpet range. This offers unparalleled softness at a more affordable price than other carpets.

You might be wondering, why can’t they just combine Feltex and Godfrey Hirst into one brand? The legend has it that long long ago, they were legally required to split the brand into two and have different management in order to avoid a monopoly. If anything, this means both Feltex and Godfrey Hirst can be trusted to manufacture carpets good enough to monopolise the industry! As a bonus, shoppers will have even more colours to choose from!

Advantages of Feltex Carpets

  • Feltex has a huge range of colours and fibres, similar to Godfrey Hirst carpets. Positive reviews have mentioned the carpets feeling very soft, comfortable and plushy underfoot.
  • Because Feltex manufactures their carpets domestically, this also means stock is more readily available than suppliers that order in from overseas.
  • The Feltex in house design team is constantly updating their colours and investing in new innovative products like triexta carpets or soft polyester.

Disadvantages of Feltex Carpets

  • Flattening and tracking is common amongst their soft polyester and twist/plush pile carpets which may not be everyone’s preference.
  • Discolouration is possible when exposed to direct sunlight or oil based stains. This will not be covered by the warranty of the carpet.

EC Carpet

EC Carpet is an Australian carpet company that has been around for 50 years and specialises in loop pile carpets, specially those made from the more affordable polypropylene fibre. The company changed its name to EC Carpets in 2017, however, the name Edwardstown Carpets was originally taken from the suburb in which it was founded. EC Carpets aims to transform people’s experience of space by supplying high-quality carpets made in Australia. They accomplish this goal by designing with innovation, creativity, and colourfulness.

Advantages of EC Carpets

  • EC Carpets are renowned for their excellent resistance to scratches and stains. It will be perfect for active families with pets or children, or areas of the home with high foot traffic such as hallways.
  • Level Loop carpets typically have loops of a similar length, which creates a consistent & level look. This allows the EC carpets to be designed to create a patterned & textured appearance.
  • EC Carpets have a Natural Berber style appearance which provides an excellent aesthetic appeal with soothing, lighter colours. It is soothing and modern, which will be an excellent touch to your home’s interior decor.
  • EC Carpets have a strong focus on supporting local businesses. As such, their materials and manufacturing processes are all done right here in Australia!

Disadvantages of EC Carpets

  • Most EC Carpet ranges are manufactured from polypropylene which is less soft compared to other fibres like nylon, wool or the new triexta. You can learn more about how polypropylene compares to other fibres in our guide to polypropylene carpet.
  • Polypropylene is also less resistant to colour fading. This is more pronounced when direct sunlight is exposed to the fibres, as you can visibly see where the colour has began to fade.

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Belgotex Carpet

Begoltex Carpets have an excellent reputation for providing some of the highest quality nylon carpets. Their wide range of nylon options are perfect for all environments, which include retail, office, residential and many more. They have developed a strong supplier network in Australia through 20 plus years of operation to bring you premium nylon carpets directly from Belgium manufacturers.

Advantages of Belgotex

  • Begoltex Carpet offers excellent personalisation services to clients who are interested in broadloom carpet. Through the utilisation of a cutting edge printing process, they are able to produce an extraordinarily wide scope of designs with amazing definition.
  • Begoltex Carpet also offers a 50 colour option palette with their solution dyed nylon tufted patterned carpets, so you will definitely be spoilt for choice! You can read more about nylon carpets by exploring the benefits and drawbacks of nylon carpets.
  • All carpet products carry certified quality assurance in accordance with ISO 9001, which ensures that all carpets are produced to high internationally-verified standards for your peace of mind.
  • Begoltex products are specially designed to resemble the environment and provide an uplifting atmosphere.

Disadvantages of Belgotex

  • Prolonged or repeated humidity can cause severe damage to carpets. It is important not to have too much moisture exposure when cleaning. This can cause warping, detachment of the backing, or encourage mould growth.
  • Carpet tiles are suitable for commercial environments, but may not have the comfortable underfoot feel which you would expect for residential carpets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nylon is the most durable and stain resistant carpet fiber available. It is the fiber of choice for homes with pets and children, as well as for those who entertain guests often. Furthermore, nylon absorbs much more than wool and thus is better at resisting allergens. It is also much more stain-resistant than wool, and as such, it is the perfect choice for high traffic areas such as hallways, kitchens, and stairs.

There are two quality fibres that stand out above the rest when it comes to grading. The first is Stainmaster nylon 6.6, which is known for its stain resistance, durability, and quality. The second is wool. Wool carpets are incredibly popular for their resilience, insulation qualities, and stain-resistant fibres.

The denser the carpet, the better. To find out if a carpet is dense enough, press your fingers on it and try to reach the backing. A really good carpet will be difficult to press through. With the tufts facing outward, bend the carpet into a U shape. If the backing is barely visible, then this is a good sign of a high-quality carpet.

You can learn more about choosing the right carpet by checking out our ultimate carpet guide!

Thicker carpets require higher density in order to retain their shape under heavy weights which matte it. Therefore thick carpets can be a liability amongst less dense carpets. It is important to strike a good balance between thickness and density.

Carpets made with natural fibers will generally be more expensive compared to ones made with synthetic fibers. This is because natural fibers tend to be thicker and have a more comfortable underfoot feel. Synthetic fibers are thinner, but tend to be more resilient and are easier to clean.

 

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