How to Make Carpet Work in a Bathroom

Carpet is not necessarily the first type of flooring you consider for your bathroom but, believe it or not, it is quite popular. The soft texture of carpet in-between your toes is very appealing but how do you make it work in a bathroom? We have a few recommendations to share with you.

Recommendations

• Pile: The lower the pile (thickness) the less likely problems will occur due to a reduced amount of moisture that's absorbed.
• Minimise moisture: Avoid excessive water - just as you would mop up puddles of water from impervious surfaces, do the same with your bathroom carpet. A wet and dry vacuum cleaner is the best tool for getting out moisture from carpet quickly.
• Bath mat: You can lay down a bath mat on top of the carpet – although this may seem odd to place carpet over carpet but the first layer will catch most of the water from people exiting the shower or bath.
• Choose carpet made from Polypropylene: Look for 100% polypropylene material and avoid anything organic such as wool. Polypropylene is found in a lot of carpets and we have a variety of them at our showroom.
• Flotex: This is a unique type of flooring which is ideal for bathrooms. It is hard wearing and durable as well as being water and rot proof. It has all the characteristics of a resilient floor with the warmth and comfort of a carpet. It's available in a range of different designs and colours including their naturals design (natural wood style). It has consistent protection against bacteria due to its anti-microbial Sanitized treatment.

If you would like more information on our bathroom friendly carpets then come and visit us at our showroom. Alternatively, call us on 01603 879359.