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Turn leftover carpet into rugs with Easybind

Posted by Nick Acaster, on June 22, 2023. Tags:

Easybind is a rewarding way to use up leftover carpet and make attractive rugs and runner carpets for your home. Judging from the many reviews customers have kindly provided, Easybind carpet binding is also hugely satisfying to do too. Judging by these recent product reviews, customers not find applying this carpet binding relatively straightforward to […]

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Fit Radiator Pipe Covers to Hide the Ugly Hole

Posted by Nick Acaster, on June 6, 2023.

Radiator pipe collars hide the expansion hole around the base of a radiator pipe. One of those nice-to-have innovations that is simple and yet so useful. They provide a finishing touch to a home which makes all the difference, whatever the room. What’s more, there are some appealing designs. Pipe covers are ideal for fitting […]

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Enhance Your Staircase with Jubilee Stair Rods: Adding Elegance and Ease

Posted by Nick Acaster, on June 6, 2023. Tags: , , ,

Introduction: Staircases are more than just a means of moving from one floor to another; they can be an essential focal point of your home’s interior design. When it comes to adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to your staircase, Jubilee Stair Rods are a top-notch choice. With their exceptional quality, ease of installation, […]

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LVT vs. Engineered Hardwood Flooring: Making the Right Choice for Your Home

Posted by Nick Acaster, on June 6, 2023. Tags: ,

When it comes to choosing the perfect flooring for your home, you’re faced with a myriad of options. Two popular choices that often stand out are Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) and Engineered Hardwood. Each flooring type has its unique advantages, and understanding them can help you make an informed decision that best suits your lifestyle […]

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When to use metal floor transition strips

Posted by Nick Acaster, on May 24, 2023. Tags: , ,

Metal floor transition strips come in a wide choice of profile shapes and serve numerous functions. Perhaps best known for joining carpets across a doorway, today, designs cater for all types of floorcoverings and scenarios. Whether you need to cover a gap between floorcoverings, smoothly transition between different levels or join flooring in doorways and […]

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Spotlight on Carpet Door Plates for Floor Coverings

Posted by Nick Acaster, on May 9, 2023. Tags: ,

“If you can get some carpet door plates by Friday, I’ll fit them and we’ll be done”.  A common request from many a local builder or carpenter when finishing off a new home extension or renovation project. Sounds simple but when you search online for carpet door bars and the like the choice is extensive […]

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The Secret to Carpet Threshold Strips that Last for Years

Posted by Andy Harrison, on January 6, 2023. Tags: ,

Most of us know that if you have carpets fitted then you require carpet threshold strips across the doorways to join them up. But, does it matter which ones? Well yes, it is certainly worth doing your homework, very much like you would when you choose a new carpet.  Looks, quality and durability can all […]

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Carpet Binding Solutions You Can Do at Home

Posted by Nick Acaster, on May 4, 2022. Tags:

From mending frayed rugs to creating fitted carpets for a motorhome or boat, lots of people are turning to carpet binding solutions they can do at home. The versatile Easybind method of carpet binding proves popular with home owners, who in the process reveal their own hidden creative talents and practical skills. Give it a […]

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What makes Posh door thresholds so popular?

Posted by Duncan Brady, on January 13, 2022. Tags: , ,

Our top 5 best-selling door thresholds list for last year is headed up by Posh door thresholds – once again. We’ve put together the list for a few years now, based on what our customers say and order, and the 2021 list illustrates that Premier Posh’s versatility and quality continue to appeal universal appeal and […]

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The best door bars for thick carpets

Posted by Andy Harrison, on September 7, 2021.

Ultra-thick, deep-pile carpets seem to be back in fashion. Consequently, the question we are being asked is which door bars do we suggest you use for thick carpets? Luxury carpet brands such as Jacaranda has always had a name for fabulously thick designs. For example, their chunky Agra range is made in a fusion of […]

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I need a door threshold carpet to tile but which one?

Posted by Andy Harrison, on August 13, 2021.

A door threshold carpet to tile comes with a choice of features. Deciding which option is not difficult but it is worth checking a few facts before deciding. Designed to create a join between a carpet and a ceramic or porcelain tiled floor, this type of door threshold has three key benefits: Creates a smart […]

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How to fit a smart step edge to match luxury vinyl covered steps?

Posted by Andy Harrison, on April 26, 2021. Tags: ,

Opting for a luxury vinyl (LVT) floor covering for home staircases has become highly fashionable. But how do you protect and finish the step edge to cover up the seams and protect the vulnerable front lip? Unlike a stair runner which is fitted in one piece, a fitter installs the LVT on each step, individually, […]

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3 Fresh Ideas for Stair Carpet Runners this Spring

Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on March 3, 2021. Tags: ,

Spring is in the air and it’s a great time of the year to chase away the winter blues with a touch of decorating. Here we take a look at three fresh ideas for stair carpet runners to rejuvenate that dull old staircase at the heart of your home. Naturally inclined with wooden stair rods […]

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How to make a fitted door mat well

Posted by Andy Harrison, on April 28, 2020. Tags:

The hall mat takes a pounding in most homes. Shoes, muddy paws, the wheels of grandpa’s roller and for city dwellers the bike all traipse through the front door, complete with muck and water. The new Premier Matwell profiles are ideal for creating a fitted door mat well, custom-made to suit your hall. Here we […]

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Affordable New Decorative Pipe Covers Hide Unsightly Gaps

Posted by Andy Harrison, on March 20, 2020.

The new Pipe Collars that have just come into stock are a great find. And, such an easy-to-install product too with attractive designs and so practical. They hide those ugly holes around radiator pipes where the pipework meets your floor. Instead of dirty, dusty holes, spotted around the edge with paint from the last time […]

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Antique Brass Stair Clips Pull Off 1930s Look

Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on July 3, 2019. Tags: , ,

On a recent visit to Eltham Palace in Greenwich, London I was interested to find antique brass stair clips in a dull dark-grey, almost pewter finish, gracing the gently curving staircases. I was standing in the ‘lineresque’ entrance hall, complete with circular 1930s geometric-styled rug. Decorative stair rod clips ‘Sweeping’ does come to mind when […]

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Flooring T-Bars that Fill that Gap in your Floor

Posted by Nick Acaster, on June 7, 2016. Tags:

Sanity is in site! We have a new product available online called Little T and Big T. These flooring t-bars solve no end of join problems between different types of hard flooring. The floor is often one of the last things to be completed when you’ve had building works done in your home. At this […]

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Carpet Transition Strips Just Got Much Longer

Posted by Nick Acaster, on October 14, 2013. Tags: ,

Great news!  We can now supply extra long carpet transition strips at Carpetrunners.  Up until now, our Premier Door Bars and coordinating Cover Door Plate have just been available in 90 cm / 35 inch lengths but we now have them in a much longer and useful 270 cm, that’s 106”, or 8 feet 10 […]

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