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14-11-2007, 21:36
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carpets
Hiya, i was wondering if someone can give me a bit of advice in where to find a cheap place for carpets, im in desperate need of changing mine as the one i got is turned horrible over the past year with my child and dog getting it all dirty, i have tried to clean it but im just fed up and im in need of a darker colour, anyone's advice?
thanks
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14-11-2007, 21:54
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Re: carpets
It always works out cheaper if you buy 'roll ends'. These are pieces which vary in size but you will rarely find one that is big enough for a room more than 13ft wide, which is the standard width for carpet rolls.
There are numerous places which sell roll ends locally.
Two I have used in the past-
Accrington Carpet & Bed centre on Blackburn Rd near Antley. I am not sure whether they are still in business because they had a bad fire less than a year ago (other forum members wil know)
John West carpets on Moscow Mill St opposite the Ossy Mills car park.
Both these have a carpet fitting service if you need it.
Winfields used to sell carpets but I have never bought there, may still sell them.
No doubt other member here will know of more retailers - you will be spoilt for choice
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14-11-2007, 22:01
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Re: carpets
Accrington Carpet & Bed Centre reopened this week.
We used one near Asda, can't think of the name now. It's on Electricty St
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14-11-2007, 22:08
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Re: carpets
I have used Wests on Moscow Mill Street in the past.
I have also used Mears in Preston.
I would recommend both.
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14-11-2007, 22:10
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Re: carpets
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Originally Posted by lancsdave
Accrington Carpet & Bed Centre reopened this week.
We used one near Asda, can't think of the name now. It's on Electricty St
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Found it now
J B Carpets
Electricity House/Electricity St
Accrington, BB5 1EF
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14-11-2007, 22:15
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Re: carpets
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Originally Posted by lancsdave
Accrington Carpet & Bed Centre reopened this week.
We used one near Asda, can't think of the name now. It's on Electricty St
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JB Carpets. I've used them to. Decent price, helpful staff, came when they said they would to fit. No complaints.
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14-11-2007, 22:45
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Re: carpets
There's one in Blackburn, jut as you approach Eanam, what used to be the Hopwood Arms on Accrington Road.
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14-11-2007, 22:50
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Re: carpets
We have always used Wests on Moscow Mill Street, never had any problems and reasonably priced.
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14-11-2007, 23:02
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Re: carpets
All good advice Yolande .. lots of place, including the one down Victoria Street in Clayton .. 'Select Carpets' or summat.
I have learned over the years, having had dogs, budgies, cats, children .. gonna' pay a little more for wool, no dark ones ..yuk .. show every crumb dropped !
Wool will clean, particularly with a pattern .. no plain please. Heard lots of people state that they don't want to pay a lot 'cause they have above mentioned creatures living in their house .. , but worth it in the end ..no polypropolenes (new buzz description for synthetic carpets).
Sure you will be able to pick up a good bargain .. but go for wool mix please.
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14-11-2007, 23:04
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Re: carpets
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We have always used Wests on Moscow Mill Street, never had any problems and reasonably priced.
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I've used Wests in the past and they are all that you say. I went elsewhere due to one thing. Last time I nearly had to start arguing with the fitters to take the old carpets away. Wests most likely contract out the carpet fitting ( like everyone else ) I just dint need the hassle tho.
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14-11-2007, 23:27
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Re: carpets
some good advice there yolanda, would suggest you give the "retail parks" a miss, have used differant ones twice in 30 odd yrs, both times was Not satisfied,never had a complaint with those mentioned.
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15-11-2007, 08:26
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Re: carpets
thank you very much to all for your advice, it is much aprecciated, i have taken notes of all the places and i would be ringing tomorrow to get quotes and see wich one is best.
Thank you
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15-11-2007, 08:34
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Re: carpets
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Originally Posted by Yolanda25
thank you very much to all for your advice, it is much aprecciated, i have taken notes of all the places and i would be ringing tomorrow to get quotes and see wich one is best.
Thank you
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If you just ring up with your room size they are likely to quote you the 'off the roll' price. The roll ends are like remnants to a fabric shop - they aren't likely to know the price and size of them all for a phone call because every one is different in size, quality and price.
Better to go and look - and try bartering the price down
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15-11-2007, 08:57
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Re: carpets
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If you just ring up with your room size they are likely to quote you the 'off the roll' price. The roll ends are like remnants to a fabric shop - they aren't likely to know the price and size of them all for a phone call because every one is different in size, quality and price.
Better to go and look - and try bartering the price down
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Thank for the hint, i will be doing that heheh
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15-11-2007, 10:01
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Re: carpets
Another good one to try is Archers Carpets on Belgarth Road in Accrington, very reasonable - they usually have a selection of roll ends too.
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