Articles and news from Avonvale Carpets

Energy saving? Think carpets

Consider energy-saving measures for the home, and it’s generally wall cavity insulation, loft insulation and double-glazing that first spring to mind.  Carpets though can play a major role in saving energy and mustn’t be overlooked. Research suggests in fact that as much as 10-20% of the average home’s heat is

Doormats need to function

There are times when aesthetics can get in the way of function.  Providing flooring for hall, stairs and landings, we can get asked to include a doormat that perfectly matches a hall carpet, paintwork or wallpaper.  One that has a colour, texture and size that almost makes it disappear.  But

LVT vs laminate flooring. How do they compare?

For customers looking for stylish, high-quality hard flooring that’s more affordable than real wood, stone or ceramic, there’s a clear choice between luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) or laminate planks. Yes, they appear to do a very similar job, but how do they actually compare? As an independent retailer that offers

A showcase for British wool carpet

Avonvale Carpets is proud to be one of the first retailers in the country to introduce a dedicated British Wool point-of-sale display. Created by British Wool (formerly the British Wool Marketing Board) this new stand is designed to champion the use of British wool in carpets and the farmers that

Why underlay matters

You can’t see it, you can’t touch it either, so why on earth would you spend money on carpet underlay?  A fair question, and one we do get asked from time to time.  As a company we always recommend installing new underlay with a new carpet, but why exactly? Well,

Sheet vinyl v luxury vinyl flooring. What’s the difference?

Hard-wearing, water resistant, easy to clean and warm underfoot, vinyl flooring certainly makes an attractive proposition for kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms and basements, and any other rooms subject to heavy usage, moisture or dampness.

Measuring-up and estimating the cost of new flooring. Because you’re worth it!

Each and every time we’re asked to measure-up and provide a cost for new flooring we provide a carefully considered and calculated, all-inclusive estimate. It’s a proposal that aims to give you the best return on your investment

New ad: Engineered wood

Watch out for another of our new ads in the Bath Magazine and the Circus Journal in the next couple of weeks. The second in a series, this one's all about engineered wood.