Carpet Whipping & DecorativeTape Edging Service

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We Are Your Trusted Source for Carpet Binding

Growing Demand

Charnwood Flooring offers an extensive range of recycled cotton, leather and suede edging tapes that include herringbone, basketweave, canvas, stripes & piping to accommodate the growing demand for this type of service.

Stair runners are a completely bespoke service because of the individuality of personal taste combined with the dimensions of the area to be covered. The logistical process involved is very time-consuming as it involves a Stage 1 and Stage 2 fitting process. See below: -

  • Site sssessment and accurate measurments taken.
  • Select carpet of choice.
  • Carpet ordered.
  • Select edging or whipping colours.
  • Select if stair rods will be required, what size and what colourisation from the ranges we have available.
  • Stage 1 fitting (template cutting).
  • Repackaging for courier collection to deliver to edging providers.
  • Edging or whipping applied.
  • Repackaging for courier collection for delivery to the store.
  • Installation and fitting date arranged for a final fit.

We anticipate the whole process to be completed within 6-8 weeks and we therefore request all customers to bare these considerations in mind when ordering stair runners.

Reducing Environmental Impact & Ethically Responsible Buying

Our operations work in harmony with companies that believe it is important to protect the natural environment, and this is why, for our customers, we never compromise on quality to live sustainably.

The cotton products that we use are recycled yarns sourced from the global garment industry, and in conjunction with pioneering and highly-skilled teams, combine and process colour components to ensure that we can produce the perfect colour match for our customer base. This also eliminates the harsh dying process which has a huge impact on our environment.

Consumers are increasingly favouring brands with a commitment to environmental sustainability, just being careful what we purchase and who we purchase from can make a huge difference. Our supply chain refuses to use nasty chemical stiffeners on any of the cotton products that we arrange for the marketplace. This gives customers confidence in their purchase whilst making it easier for Taping Companies to work with for binding winding stair runners & mitred corners.

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Mitred Corners

Additional charges apply to each mitred corner specified to the job to produce an aesthetically pleasing end result.

Charges Apply in Linear Meters

Unlike measuring for standard stairs and rooms/rugs which are conducted in m², runners and stair runners are charged in Linear Meters. To convert square meters (m²) into linear meters you need an additional dimension: the width of the area in meters. Linear meters represent the length, so the formula is:

Linear Meters = Area in Square Meters ÷ Width in Meters

For example:

If you have 20 m² and the width is 4 meters: Linear Meters = 20 ÷ 4 = 5 linear meters

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Measurement for Stair Runners

This is a complex procedure for which we make an additional charge to the standard Site Assessment fee due to the administrative tasks involved in respect of calculating exact requirements for the project and arranging for logistics involved. Customers should also note that fitting charges are considerably higher in comparison to standard carpet fitting charges for stairs and even more so for stairs with winders.

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Any questions ?

How much does it cost to have stair a runner?

This is entirely dependent on the type of carpet a customer will choose. The first part of the process would be to select the carpet that you want to see on your stairs. There are a multitude of variations and all prices are relevant to the type of carpet chosen, for example a customer may want 100% wool or a wool mix or a high-end polypropylene. It would be impossible to know until we know the quality of the carpet.

Will you edge carpet rugs if we brought them into your store?

Yes, of course we will but the logistical costing would apply no differently. The cost depends on the size of the piece, packaging, the type of edging required, and the cost involved for courier services.

Why is there a two part process for stair runners?

The first part is absolutely critical to obtain the correct template for edging purposes. Essentially what this means is that a first fit would take effect to ensure that alignment is accurate otherwise costly mistakes could happen if a template is not cut out prior to your capet being sent to our edging contractors. We would also need to ascertain if there are to be any mitre cuts according to the customers preference.

Is there a cost for site assessment and measurements?

Yes, this is a non-refundable cost of £150.00 for domestic clients and £300.00 for commercial clients. This cost is only refunded to the client at the proforma stage which will be reflected in the overall cost of the job. If the a customer decides not to proceed for whatever reason, then unfortunately we would not be able to refund that initial outlay.

What is the lead time?

Generally speaking a customer should expect to be waiting for approximately 6-8 weeks. Much depends on the workflow of our contactors and logistical operations involved because there are certain factors during this process where we as an independent company have no control.