An interesting challenge presented to us by an existing client in North Bradley near Trowbridge. We’d previously supplied and fitted a gorgeous bright red carpet in the living room and later in the dining room of this lovely, quirky old cottage. The client now wanted us to provide vinyl flooring for the adjacent kitchen, hallway,
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May
May
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 actually lost through uninsulated cold
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Mar
Mar
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 doormats have a very important
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Feb
Feb
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 both LVT and laminate flooring,
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Dec
Dec
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 produce this amazing natural fibre.
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Dec
Dec
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, just like a house needs
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Nov
Nov
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.
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Oct
Oct
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
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Sep
Sep
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.
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Sep
Sep
Serving the City of Bath for more than 30 years, it’s no surprise that Avonvale Carpets has become a bit of an expert at fitting carpets and hard flooring in period properties. And there can be plenty of quirks for homeowners to contend with when considering new flooring options.