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STYLE | promotion 31<br />
DO LOOK<br />
at the floor<br />
Alastair Murcott, of Floorpride – Mandeville Street, provides some sage advice on<br />
why we should prioritise flooring when designing our homes.<br />
What innovation have you seen change carpet the most?<br />
The biggest innovation in recent years in New Zealand<br />
has been the advancements in synthetic carpets. Manmade<br />
fibres, like nylon, have come a long way over the past 20<br />
years and now offer superior colour fastness and improved<br />
appearance and ‘touch’ compared to the synthetics of old.<br />
Nylon is still the most popular of the synthetics, but an<br />
increasing variety of polyester and polypropylene carpets<br />
are available now too.<br />
Where does that leave Kiwis’ beloved wool carpet?<br />
There is a touch of irony in the growth of synthetics, as<br />
New Zealand is still considered the finest producer of<br />
carpet wool in the world. Our wool is sought after by<br />
carpet mills from Asia to Europe and North America.<br />
At Floorpride we are still passionate about the virtues<br />
of buying a NZ-made wool carpet, which is also the<br />
most environmentally friendly option. It’s exciting to see<br />
new looks in wool carpets from the leading brands too,<br />
like luxurious loop piles, more textural weaves and<br />
darker colours.<br />
What do you wish people did more when considering<br />
their flooring options?<br />
When building or refurbishing, it would be great if people<br />
made flooring more of a priority in their overall scheme.<br />
The floor is often the largest expanse of colour and inferior<br />
products can cheapen the overall interior look.<br />
Biggest mistake made by first-time buyers?<br />
Sacrificing quality to save money. Finding the budget for<br />
quality floorcoverings pays dividends in the long run.<br />
Laying carpet can be as much of a minefield as selecting it.<br />
What advice can you give us?<br />
The best advice I can give is to deal through established,<br />
reputable dealers who are more likely to employ the<br />
services of quality tradespeople and stand behind their<br />
products and services. We employ our own ‘hand-picked’<br />
wage team of carpet and hard floor installers, supported<br />
by the best sub-contractors. We pre-cut and shape all our<br />
carpets prior to installation, thus guaranteeing a quality and<br />
efficient install with less likelihood of damage to interiors.<br />
floorpride.com
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