409 Carpets

[lansdownplace]

I wouldn't use a rubberback carpet, they are designed for extremely
light use and the rubber crumbles after a short few years. You need
a hardbacked carpet. If you look at the back there are two main
types, those with the pile glued to a jute type backing which won't
last very well and will disintegrate if they get wet and don't dry
out and those that are woven onto a jute/nylon base. Wilton is the
latter, although it is done in a special way which is what makes it
WIlton, rather than the manufacturer who can be anyone. Most carpets
are made in an 80/20 wool/synthetic mix for wear.

If you are buying carpet of this quality you might as well use the
authentic Wilton weave as anything else.

[Rubbond]

When I read Knox Carpets I thought the writer of this message was pulling my
leg, as that happens to be my surname (no, not Legg).
Wilton it seems patented their first loom in 1741. They are always woven,
since then by machine, using up to 5 colours, and are very hard wearing.
I assume they are now bankrupt?
Andrew Knox.

[Bellerophon]

When I came to replacing the carpets in my 401 I found that the correct
colour was no longer manufactured in England a Fawn was not a popular colour.
However, my local carpet supplier was able to find the best quality Wilton
carpet in the correct colour but manufactured in Belgium. I can tell you
that it is wearing well and will most likely see me out.
My regards,
Bellerophon.