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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on June 15, 2022. Tags: carpet door bars, carpet rods
Love the look of pristine, beautifully polished chrome carpet trims? Then you are not alone. Whilst for some it may feel like a step back to the 80’s, chrome, the aesthetic of chrome door thresholds can add pizzazz and drama to today’s home. Here we tap into the vibe and suggest how to integrate chrome […]
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Posted by Nick Acaster, on May 25, 2022. Tags: carpet door bars, door thresholds
A recent conversation with a customer about finding an appropriate, high quality carpet to carpet threshold for his home highlighted a common dilemma. He told us that he had nothing against his local DIY mega store but he wanted carpet door bars that are solid and look much better quality than the carpet door strips […]
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Posted by Nick Acaster, on May 4, 2022. Tags: Easybind rope edge trim
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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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on April 11, 2022. Tags: Easybind rope edge trim
A simple do-it-yourself option to refresh a space in your home is to make some scatter rugs edged with an attractive rope-style rug binding tape. By using up remnant carpet, you can introduce some fashionable accent colours to your home without breaking the bank. What’s more, binding rugs is a satisfying craft project you can […]
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Posted by Nick Acaster, on April 1, 2022. Tags: door thresholds
Are you feeling your flooring looks a little tired? Updating dated and scuffed metal door threshold strips with quality-made, pristine chrome carpet thresholds can bring a complete new lease of life to your décor scheme without the expense of changing all your floorcoverings too. Replace dented carpet bars with improved quality You can still buy thin […]
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Posted by Nick Acaster, on March 15, 2022. Tags: carpet door bars, door thresholds
However luxuriant the pile and beautiful the design and colour of your carpet, a low quality, poorly fitted carpet joining strip will spoil the overall look. It can be so annoying when it is the detail of the unsatisfactory door threshold strips which catch the eye rather than the super-expensive and fabulous carpet! Purchasing threshold […]
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Posted by Andy Harrison, on February 18, 2022.
Stair carpet clips are an alternative to stair rods and make an attractive decorative feature on a staircase which is fitted with a stair runner. Fitted on either side of a stair runner carpet, on each step, they add character and have a certain eye-catching appeal. The detailed embellishment for the Victorian Stair Clips make […]
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Posted by Duncan Brady, on February 3, 2022. Tags: carpet door bars, door thresholds
A common query from home owners getting to grips with home improvements is how you should fix carpet to tile with a transition. So, in this post I’m going highlight the door threshold options available, how they work, and on the way mention a few pitfalls you’ll probably want to avoid. Don’t worry, I’ll keep […]
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Posted by Andy Harrison, on January 21, 2022. Tags: carpet door bars, door thresholds, laminate floor trims
When joining together most types of flooring in a doorway, a quality brass threshold strip is always a good investment. Avoid the dents, dimples and buckles which readily appear in soft aluminium door strips and instead fit a purpose-designed, sturdy brass one which is manufactured to last for many years and enhances your flooring rather […]
Read morePosted by Duncan Brady, on January 13, 2022. Tags: carpet rods, door thresholds, laminate floor trims
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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Posted by Duncan Brady, on December 16, 2021. Tags: Carpet Binding, Easybind rope edge trim
I recently used carpet edging tape to make a couple of rugs for our living room. I took a few snaps along the way to show what was involved and how I approached the job. It turned out to be easier than I first thought and I’m chuffed with how they worked out. Even our […]
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Posted by Andy Harrison, on November 12, 2021. Tags: door thresholds
We all know what a carpet is but not many outside the carpet industry know what a Z Bar is, nor when to install it. Likewise, what is meant by the term “hard floor”? In this article, I’ll explain the trade-speak terminology and explain when a Z Bar carpet to hard floor is the perfect […]
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Posted by Andy Harrison, on October 15, 2021. Tags: carpet door bars, door thresholds
Install carpet shims under a carpet across a doorway and create a gentle, upwards gradient to create a smooth transition. In so doing, you can avoid creating unwanted mini-steps in your home. Carpet shims solve level differences from 15mm to 35mm when joining a carpet to hard floorcoverings such as porcelain tiles, marble floors, stone […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on October 1, 2021.
Take a look at these trends in stair carpet rods, which have become the go-to accessories to deliver a stunning design aesthetic to staircases. By far and away the most popular style is to pair with a smart stair runner which runs up the central area of a staircase, revealing the painted wood of the […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on September 17, 2021.
Having worked in the interiors sector for many years, I’ve come across some products which I just wouldn’t be without. One of these is Easybind carpet mat edging. This is the most versatile and professional-looking carpet binding I’ve come across. Regardless of the décor it always seems to fit in well and adds a professional […]
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Posted by Andy Harrison, on September 9, 2021.
How to cope with an uneven door threshold is a common question. Depending on the flooring installation, there are a number of specialist door thresholds which deal with a difference in floor level. Here we explore a few examples and provide some practical technical tips to help you create a smart and safe join. Scenario […]
Read morePosted 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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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on September 7, 2021.
Decorating with black might sound risky. However, using black as an accent colour in a decorating scheme can be liberating, dramatic and glamorous. Black stair rods have the ability to elevate a humdrum, practical flight of steps into a dynamic statement staircase. Simple to install at the time of fitting a new stair carpet or […]
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Posted by Andy Harrison, on September 7, 2021.
A threshold strip is a means to securely join two floorcoverings together, covering any raw edges. They are commonly used in a doorway, joining the floorcovering in one room to the next, but they also make great room dividers. Alternative terminology for threshold strips It can get pretty confusing as there are several other names […]
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Posted by Nick Acaster, on August 27, 2021.
An eye-catching rug strategically placed on the floor is an attractive feature of a room but also extremely practical. In this article, I explain how to make your own rug from remnant carpet and carpet edge binding. I can also reassure you that even a novice can create a smart rug and using the Easybind […]
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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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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on July 1, 2021.
By far and away the most popular diameter for stair runner rods is 12mm, or ½” in old money. These are ideal for runners up to around 1m wide (3 feet 3”) and therefore standard for most houses. However, there is a view that your stair carpet runner rails should be chunkier than that for […]
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Posted by Elsa Lawrence, on May 25, 2021.
Moving house and discovering a set of old brass stair rods in the loft is surprisingly common, judging by the calls we receive. If you like to revive preloved items for your home and give them a new lease of life, here are a few ideas which may help you turn a mound of metal […]
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Posted by Andy Harrison, on April 26, 2021. Tags: Premier Bendybull, stair nosing
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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Posted by Andy Harrison, on March 30, 2021. Tags: Premier Lvt Nosing
We are pleased to have expanded the range of stair edge nosing that we sell to include a new 1metre (1000mm) long option. For those who still work in old money, that is about 39 inches long and a useful length for domestic staircases. This new option is in addition to the existing 900mm, 1800mm […]
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