Carpets
At Whilton Locks you will find a fantastic selection of high quality carpets from the leading manufacturers to suit all styles and budgets.
We’re here to help you find the perfect carpet for your home
Choosing the right quality carpet can transform your living space. It’s warm, hardwearing and practical, and with a huge choice available in store, we have a style that’ll suit virtually any domestic and commercial situation and budget. Our carpets are supplied and professionally installed by a trusted team of subcontracted experts who are backed up by our dedicated flooring support team.
Free Advice
Free impartial advice to help you find the carpet you want, and the carpet you need – all within the budget you have.
Free Measuring
Our free home measure service makes sure you order the correct amount of carpet, and don’t pay for wastage you don’t need.
Free Quotes
Free no obligation quotations provided for your new carpet with no hidden extras or additional fees.
Find a carpet to fit your lifestyle
Finding a carpet suitable for your lifestyle can be a daunting task. There are hundreds of styles and types to choose from. At Whilton Locks we we go the extra mile to help you make the right choice for your home – and ensure you get the best value from your new carpet.
Popular types of carpet construction
Twist Pile
This popular pile has twist yarn to give it a rougher surface which is hard-wearing and less prone to shown marks and scuffs.
Velvet Pile
A close cut, short pile which feels smooth. Mainly used in tufted and Wilton constructions.
Saxony
A dense construction with a soft feel.
Wilton
For that something special in carpets, look no further than a Wilton carpet. Wiltons can take up to 200 hours to manufacture.
Loop Pile
Durable construction, available in natural or berber flecked colours.
Shagpile
Luxury deep pile with a soft feel.
Unsure which carpet type to choose?
Our team of flooring experts are on hand in our showroom to offer impartial advice to help you choose the correct flooring for your home.
Introducing Our Fitting Partner Service
At Whilton Locks Carpet Co. Ltd., we’re pleased to act as your agent for all your carpet fitting needs. This means we’ll connect you with a skilled, independent fitting specialist and help arrange the installation of your new carpet. You’ll enter into a separate agreement directly with the fitting partner for this service.
What’s Included?
Our fitting partner service is designed to make your carpet installation as smooth and efficient as possible. It includes:
- Introduction to an Independent Fitting Specialist: We’ll introduce you to a qualified professional who will handle your installation.
- Arranging Your Installation: We’ll help coordinate the fitting appointment at your convenience.
- Monitoring Fitting Standards: We’ll keep an eye on the quality of the work to ensure it meets our high standards.
- Pre-Cut Service: To speed up the installation process at your home, we can arrange for your carpet to be pre-cut.
- Complaint Management: In the rare event of a complaint regarding your fitting, Whilton Locks Carpet Co. Ltd. will manage the resolution process between you and the fitting partner.
We only supply trusted, established carpet brands
We buy direct from the manufacturers and most of our products are British made using the best wool in the world, you’ll benefit in many ways. You’ll get the best possible prices. Carpet you know will last. Second to none service and you’re supporting the nation by buying British.
Price Match Guarantee
We will price match any like for like carpet from a high street retailer. T&Cs apply.
Wool or Polypropylene?
Wool carpet is the ultimate in luxury, however advancements in Polyprop’ have promoted it from the budget option to a viable alternative to wool. Below are a summary of the key properties of each carpet to help you make the decision which option is best for you.
Benefits of Wool Carpet
- Environmentally Friendly.
- Naturally flame retardant.
- Allergy friendly.
- Durability.
- Wool withstands stretching and compressing.
- Wool is pure luxury.
- Stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer months.
- Wool carpet is easy to maintain.
Benefits of Polypropylene Carpet
- Unrivalled ability to withstand even the busiest households.
- High resistance to wear and tear.
- Made from Synthetic fibres specifically developed for carpet.
- Designed to stand up to the rigours of everyday life.
- We have a wide range of ‘Stain-Free’ carpets.
- Easy to clean.
- Most tough stains can be removed.
- 10 year stain and wear guarantee.
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Get a feel for the real thing in our showroom
Nothing beats getting your hands on the real thing. Don’t settle for postage stamp size samples. Browse 100s of carpet samples in our showroom, and get expert advice from our team to help you choose the right carpet for your home.
Our Showroom
- Whilton Locks Carpet Co. Ltd.
- Whilton Locks
- Daventry
- Northants
- NN11 2NH
- Tel: 01327 842 172
- Fax: 01327 843 377
- reception@whiltonlocks.co.uk
Opening Hours
Showroom and Remnant Section open to public: Monday to Saturday 9am – 6pm.
Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays
Frequently Asked Questions about Carpets
What if I’ve had a cheaper quote from someone else?
We will price match any like for like quotation. Simply send us a copy of the quotation and providing the flooring is the same and the installation hasn’t changed we will match the price.
What are the different types of carpet fibres?
Wool: Fabulous resilience to soiling, stains and flammability. Long lasting, easy to maintain and also provides natural insulation for winter months. Many of our wool carpets are often a blend with manmade fibres adding both durability and strength.
Polypropylene: Ideal for busy households, polypropylene carpets boast fabulous stain resistant properties, cleanable with a diluted bleach solution. A hardwearing manmade carpet fibre that resists fading and above all is affordable.
Nylon/Polyamide: Hardest wearing synthetic fibre that has a longer lasting appearance, usually the fibre used for bold colours.
Can I measure the room myself?
You can measure the room yourself for a rough estimate, but we still need to undertake our own measurements. We will confirm the exact amount of flooring required and check for any subsurface preparation while there. We don’t want to give you any costly surprises on the day.
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We are a member of the Associated Carpet Group. A buying group with over 350 members throughout the UK, who are able to negotiate the best deals with the leading flooring manufacturers. This enables us to supply top quality carpets at the very best prices, often matching or beating online retailers and national chain-stores.
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