Did you know that carpets date back as far as the fifth century? The first carpets weren’t anything like we’re used to these days, due to the type of materials available at the time. Wool was the most common material and the texture was knotted. Rugs were used more often, rather than the whole floor due to the time it took. They were used for both the visual aspect and the practical, such as insulation. A loom would’ve been used, which was both expensive and time consuming. Due to this, having a carpet would’ve been only for those who could afford the luxury. The power loom was created in the late 1830s, meaning higher demand of carpets could be met. This decreased the expense and started the popular demand for carpets, gradually leading up to the modern day carpets we have nowadays. Wool and cotton weren’t used as often when it got to the 1950s, when synthetic choices became available. For instance, polyester and nylon were just a couple of choices used and still used now, although you can still opt for more natural materials.
As carpets became easier to afford, the fitted carpet became popular. This was done by measuring the floor dimensions and installed by carpet fitters at the time. Nails were used to keep the carpet strips down, although eventually a tack strip was used instead. By the time the 60s came around, fitted carpets were used in nearly every home, which is something that is still true to this day. Call the flooring factory for all your new carpets in Bournemouth and Poole.