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Commercial broadloom carpet
Broadloom is carpet supplied in wide rolls and laid wall to wall. It gives a smooth, joined look and is a staple in hotels, boardrooms and large open floors.
What broadloom carpet is
Construction matters as much as fibre. Tufted carpet is made fast and comes in many styles. Woven carpet is made on a loom, such as Axminster, and can carry complex patterns with many colours. Woven types suit grand lobbies and function rooms, while tufted carpet covers most day to day needs. Pile height and density affect how well the carpet resists crushing and keeps its look. Dense, low piles suit rolling loads, while taller piles suit quiet rooms where comfort comes first. Always view a full sample in the light of the real room.
Broadloom carpet is woven or tufted in rolls about four metres wide. The roll is cut to the room and joined where needed. Because it is one large sheet, the finished floor looks continuous.
Fibres vary. Wool is natural and resilient. Nylon is tough and holds its shape well. Blends try to combine the strengths of each.
Where it suits
Broadloom suits large spaces where comfort, quiet and a rich look matter. Hotel rooms and corridors, function areas, executive floors and apartment common areas use it often.
- Soft and warm underfoot
- Absorbs sound and reduces echo
- Few seams across big areas
- Wide choice of patterns made for commercial use
How it is laid and cared for
Broadloom is either stretched over underlay and held on gripper strips, or glued directly to the base. Stretching needs skill, because a loose carpet will ripple. Seams are planned so they fall away from doorways and strong light.
Vacuum often, and treat marks early. Heavily used lanes benefit from a deeper wash on a regular schedule, using the method the maker recommends.
What to ask before choosing
Start with these questions.
- Which fibre suits the traffic: wool, nylon or a blend?
- Does the carpet have a commercial wear rating?
- Will it be stretched or glued down?
- Is the pattern matched across seams, and how much extra roll does that need?
- What underlay suits the space?
Brands with commercial broadloom carpet
Each link opens that brand's commercial broadloom carpet part only.
- Bremworth Wool Carpets commercial broadloom carpet
- Godfrey Hirst commercial broadloom carpet
- Signature Floors commercial broadloom carpet
- Victoria Carpets commercial broadloom carpet
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Questions
What is the difference between broadloom and carpet tile?
Broadloom comes in large rolls and is laid as one sheet. Carpet tile comes in small squares that can be replaced one by one.
Is wool or nylon better for commercial use?
Neither wins every time. Wool is natural and resilient, while nylon is very hard wearing. The right choice depends on traffic, look and upkeep.
Will the seams show?
A good seam is hard to see. Careful planning of roll direction and where joins fall keeps them out of sight.
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