Handily, household carpets in the UK are graded according to their durability: Light domestic – suitable for bedrooms. Medium domestic – suitable for dining rooms. General domestic – suitable for living rooms. Heavy domestic – suitable for stairs and hallways.

1 Flammability Requirements for Carpet Used as Floor Covering. In institutional, health care, educational and penal occupancies, carpet shall meet a minimum value of 0.45 watts per square centimeter in all corridors and exits. Carpet in all other areas shall meet a minimum value of 0.22 watts per square centimeter.

Carpets are made from polyester fibers, or wool, or nylon — most often, these soft materials are loops or strings that form the carpet's "pile," and are attached to a solid backing. A carpet can be very densely woven and flat, or it can be tufted and thick.

Carpet is by far the most popular and versatile floor covering solution on the market and it is easy to see why. Carpet offers décor versatility, warmth, insulation, energy savings, comfort, excellent noise dampening properties, a safe; non slip surface, ease of maintenance and value for money.