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Luxury vinyl – the flooring trend of the year?

January. The beginning of a new year. The perfect time to press reset and freshen up your home – starting with the flooring. But what’s actually in style right now? To set you on the right track, here we’ve rounded up our predictions for the year ahead. Spoiler alert – luxury vinyl is having a bit of a moment.

The best-selling underlays of 2024 , 2023 and 2022

Looking to buy new underlay? You’re certainly in the right place. Carpet Underlay Shop is the UK’s leading supplier and, every year, we go from strength to strength. Why? Because we offer the best underlays at the most competitive prices. Here we’ve rounded up the official top five underlays of the last 12 months.

How to fit carpet

Not sure how to fit carpet? If you’re up for the challenge – or just want to save a bit of money – it is possible to do it yourself. Truth be told, fitting carpet isn’t actually as difficult as you might think. With the right tools, a little perseverance and our step-by-step guide, the job could be done-and-dusted in no time.

Is wall-to-wall carpet making a comeback?

For decades, the only real carpet trend has been to rip it up. But things are changing. Whilst hard flooring options are enduringly popular, wall-to-wall carpets are making an official comeback – in a big, and very stylish, way. Here’s why they’re predicted to be the ‘it’ choice for homeowners and designers in 2023.

Cheap laminate flooring that ticks every box

Feeling the pinch? Name us someone who isn’t right now. Updating your flooring was probably the last thing on your ‘to do’ list. And if you’ve chosen to do it now, it’s probably out of necessity. Cheap and cheerful is your MO  But what if we said, that doesn’t mean you have to compromise on style or quality? Find out how.

Do I need to buy the best carpet underlay?

Cutting corners is rarely a good idea. But these are tricky economic times, to say the least. If you’re attempting to replace your carpet on a minimal budget, do you really need the best carpet underlay that money can buy? Or could you save a few pennies by opting for a cheaper alternative? Here’s our honest answer/