Category Archives: Frankly Blog
Non-Slip Bathroom Vinyl Flooring: A Frank Guide to Style and Safety
Why do we often assume that making a bathroom safe means settling for a floor [...]
May
Vinyl Flooring for Kitchens: A Frank 2026 Buying Guide to Style and Durability
If you still think vinyl is just a thin, shiny sheet of plastic that peels [...]
May
Tile Effect Laminate Flooring: The Frank 2026 Buying Guide
Real stone tiles are often the most expensive way to get cold feet. It's a [...]
May
How Much Does New Carpet Cost in the UK? 2026 Price Guide
Did you know that the price per square metre on a carpet sample usually accounts [...]
May
The Frank Carpet Underlay Guide: Why What’s Underneath Matters in 2026
Quality underlay is defined by density and material purpose, not just how thick it feels [...]
May
Loop Pile Carpet Problems: A Frank Guide to Fixes and Prevention
During a home consultation in Surrey last month, a client pointed to a tiny snag [...]
May
Twist vs Saxony Carpet: A Frank Comparison for Your Home in 2026
That plush, deep-pile carpet that feels like a dream in the showroom might actually become [...]
Apr
Pet Friendly Carpet UK: The Frank 2026 Guide to Paws and Piles
Imagine it is a typical wet Tuesday in November, and your Labrador has just sprinted [...]
Apr
Heavy Duty Hallway Carpet: A Frank Guide to Choosing Flooring That Lasts
Most hallway carpets are effectively disposable because they aren't engineered for the 4,000 steps the [...]
Apr
Best Carpet for Stairs and Landing: A Frank 2026 Guide to Durability and Style
Last Tuesday, a homeowner visited our showroom and explained how her previous £1,200 carpet had [...]
Apr
How to Choose Carpet Colour: A Frank Guide to Finding the Perfect Shade
Choosing a carpet colour based solely on a small showroom swatch is the quickest way [...]
Apr
Buying Carpet Online in the UK: The Frank 2026 Guide
According to 2025 industry price comparisons, homeowners often overpay by up to 40% when they [...]
Apr
Grey Carpet Living Room Ideas: A Frank Guide to Styling & Selection in 2026
Choosing the wrong shade of grey is the fastest way to make a high-end living [...]
Apr
Wool Carpet vs Polypropylene: The Frank Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Floor
What if the most expensive wool carpet in the showroom is actually the wrong choice [...]
Apr
Stain Resistant Carpet for Families: A Frank 2026 Guide to Life-Proof Floors
Imagine it's a Saturday morning in April 2026, and a glass of blackcurrant squash has [...]
Apr
Soft Deep Pile Carpet: The Frank 2026 Buying Guide to Luxury Underfoot
The most expensive carpet in the showroom isn't necessarily the one that will still look [...]
Apr
Best Bedroom Carpet 2026: A Frank Guide to Comfort, Style, and Value
Why do we invest thousands in a luxury mattress only to step out onto a [...]
Apr
Is LVT Flooring Cold Underfoot? The Frank Truth About Winter Comfort
Why should a floor that looks like premium Italian marble force you to wear two [...]
Apr
LVT Flooring Pros and Cons: A Frank Guide for UK Homeowners (2026)
If you think Luxury Vinyl Tile is just a fancy name for the flimsy lino [...]
Apr
How to Measure a Room for LVT: The Frank Guide to Getting it Right
In October 2023, a customer in Leeds discovered that being just 0.5 square metres short [...]
Apr