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.