It is winter in the Cape and the owners of guest houses, homes and offices will be looking for ways to warm their rental or living spaces, hopefully without incurring too much cost.
Well, the most stylish and elegant way is simply by choosing beautiful carpets. Remember carpets can be laid over existing floors and even removed again in summer, but chances are once you have them and have enjoyed all their benefits, they are likely to remain as a focal point of your living or workspace.
If you don’t agree and are still labouring over the myth that carpets are ‘old hat’ compared to wood, vinyl or laminate floors, then here are 5 reasons carpets are the best winter flooring choice!
- Warmth and comfort – No other flooring can compare with the warmth and comfort that carpeted floors will give you. Nothing beats the feeling of climbing out of bed on a winter morning to have your feet embraced by a warm plush carpet.
- Heat retention saves energy – Because carpets act as a thermal insulator, trapping warm air within their fibers and the underlay, they keep living spaces warmer during winter and can reduce the need for excessive heating, potentially saving energ We in South Africa all know how important energy saving is!
- Cost saving – Because we are saving on energy, it stands to reason that less energy-generating devices like heaters or underfloor heating will need to be used. We can, therefore, save on energy costs – which always substantially increase in winter.
- Allergy control – Contrary to the popular belief that carpets are unhealthy because they attract dust particles and allergens, modern carpets generally have tightly woven fibres which, as research has shown, can trap allergens like dust and pollen, preventing them from circulating in the air. Regular vacuuming is all you need to remove these, but they will have had less effect on your health. Please note that carpets should always be vacuumed, not swept as this can damage the fibres.
- Safety – Here in the Cape with our wet winters we need to remember that carpeting will also provide safety by greatly decreasing the chances of someone being injured by slipping on the floor when entering the premises.
Choose the best carpet suppliers and installers!
Because carpets regained their status as a preferred flooring option, particularly in winter, Libra Flooring, already famous in Cape Town for their expertise in the supply and installation of floors, became affiliated with Africa’s largest carpet suppliers, Top Carpets and Floors.
This way we have the best of all flooring worlds, from installing fabulous wood, laminate or vinyl flooring to laying superb carpets and we can now offer our clients the very best in beautiful, stylish and very versatile carpets, whatever type they prefer.
Talk to us today about making your home, guest house or offices warm, cost effective and safer this winter – or pop into our showroom in Montague Gardens to view our fabulous range of quality carpets and the home improvement products. We look forward to welcoming you!