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Welcome to the Birch Carpets Blog, where you will find regular posts featuring our news, views and industry updates, which we hope you will find useful and informative.
Polypropylene Carpet: Pros and Cons
12/03/2025
Polypropylene is an increasingly popular choice for commercial carpets thanks to its inherent resistance to stains and spillages, and above all, affordability for most budgets. At Birch Carpets we off …
What is a Woven Carpet?
24/02/2025
While modern carpet manufacturing has expanded the range of carpet types available and greatly reduced the time needed to produce them, weaving was the dominant technique to produce carpets up until t …
What is a Twist Pile Carpet?
18/02/2025
Twist pile carpets are an excellent all-rounder, providing a combination of durability, affordability, and understated style that you won’t find with another carpet type. Their plain and heather …
What is a Loop Pile Carpet?
11/02/2025
Loop pile carpets are incredibly popular in commercial spaces and any other high traffic areas due to their excellent durability. The timeless, textured appearance created by tightly woven fibres make …
Carpet Tiles: The Advantages and Disadvantages
23/01/2025
Carpet tiles have become an increasingly popular alternative to wall-to-wall broadloom carpets due to their modular nature, which makes them particularly well suited to high-traffic spaces such a …
What are the Different Types of Carpet Construction?
16/01/2025
With so many different types of carpet construction available, there’s a lot to consider when choosing the right carpet for your space, including style and texture, durability, and any additiona …
A Guide to Installing Carpet Tiles & Carpets
09/01/2025
All of our contract carpets should be professionally installed to ensure you have the desired finish which maximises the carpet’s lifespan. Here are some guidelines to consider when carrying out …
How To Clean Carpet Tiles: The Ultimate Guide To Caring For Commercial Carpet
05/12/2024
Commercial carpets can be found in a wide range of spaces, from offices to hospitality suites and healthcare centres. This means there are a variety of ways in which carpet can become soiled, or att …