Twist pile
Tightly twisted fibres give a textured, forgiving finish that hides footprints and vacuum lines. A brilliant everyday all rounder.
Best for: Lounges, halls, stairs and landings
Carpets
Carpets for Kirkham, Preston, Blackpool and the Fylde
Twist, saxony, berber, wool, patterned and stain resistant carpets for every room, with quality underlay and neat, careful fitting.
Carpet shop, Kirkham
The right carpet for every room in the house
RedRose Carpets supplies and fits carpets across Kirkham, Preston, Blackpool, Lytham St Annes and the Fylde coast from our showroom at 67 Poulton Street. Come in to see the full range, and we will recommend the right carpet and underlay for each room, measure for free, fit with our own team and take the old carpet away.
Not sure which carpet suits your home? Read how long carpet lasts, the best flooring for pets and what a new carpet costs.
Choosing a carpet should not feel like guesswork. Pile type, fibre and underlay make far more difference to how a carpet looks in five years than the colour on the sample. We will help you balance comfort, durability and budget, room by room, and you will always get a fixed quote before you commit.
Whether you are carpeting a single bedroom, a full house move or a rental between tenants, we will treat the job like it is our own home.
Carpet types
Twist, saxony, loop or wool?
The six main types of carpet we fit, what they feel like and where each one works best.
Saxony
Long, upright pile with a soft, velvety feel. Pure comfort underfoot, best kept for lower traffic rooms.
Best for: Bedrooms and snugs
Berber and loop pile
Uncut loops in natural tones for a crisp, chunky texture with a relaxed, modern look.
Best for: Halls, studies and lounges without pets
Wool and wool blends
Natural, springy and resilient. Wool recovers from footfall and furniture dents and stays looking good for longer.
Best for: Stairs, lounges and anywhere you want it to last
Stain resistant
Polypropylene and polyester carpets built for children, pets and spills, at a friendly price. Many are bleach cleanable.
Best for: Family rooms, kids' rooms and rental properties
Patterned and cut and loop
Sculpted and woven designs, from subtle geometrics to classic borders, for rooms that deserve a bit of character.
Best for: Dining rooms, landings and feature stairs
At a glance
Carpet types compared
| Carpet type | Feel | Durability | Pets | Best rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twist | Soft with texture | High | Good | Lounge, hall, stairs |
| Saxony | Deep and plush | Lower | Fair | Bedrooms |
| Berber loop | Firm and nubbly | High | Not ideal, claws catch loops | Hall, study |
| Wool or wool blend | Springy and warm | Very high | Good | Any room, stairs |
| Stain resistant | Soft and practical | Medium to high | Very good | Family rooms, lets |
| Patterned | Sculpted | High | Good | Dining room, landing |
Living rooms
Your hardest working carpet. A good twist or wool blend in a mid tone will hide the daily wear, and a quality underlay makes it feel far more expensive than it is.
Bedrooms
This is where you can treat yourself. A deep saxony or soft twist feels lovely first thing in the morning, and lighter shades work because traffic is low.
Halls, stairs and landings
Choose durability first. A short, dense twist, a wool rich carpet or a tight loop copes best with constant footfall. See our stairs and runners page for more.
Family homes with pets
Go for a stain resistant cut pile carpet and avoid loop pile, which claws can snag. Mid tones and flecked colours are kinder than plain light shades.
Inspiration
Carpet ideas for your home
Images are illustrative of the styles we supply and fit.
Included as standard
The RedRose way of doing things
Every floor we sell comes with the same simple service. See how it works.
- Free measure and quoteChoose in the showroom, then we measure up at home for free.
- Our own fittersFitted by our team, never handed to strangers.
- Uplift and disposalWe take up the old floor and take it away.
- Honest adviceHelp choosing the right floor for every room.
FAQs
Carpet questions, answered
What is the best carpet for stairs?
A short, dense pile that springs back well: a good twist, a wool or wool blend, or a tight loop. Stairs take more wear than any floor in the house, so it is worth spending a little more here. Our guide to the best carpet for stairs explains why.
Which carpet is best if I have a dog or cat?
A stain resistant cut pile carpet, such as a polypropylene twist, is the safest choice. Avoid loop pile carpets like berbers, because claws can catch the loops and pull them.
Do I need new underlay?
Almost always, yes. Old underlay has usually been flattened, and putting a new carpet on it shortens its life. New underlay adds comfort, warmth and sound insulation, and helps the carpet wear evenly. We will recommend the right grade for each room when we measure.
Can I see the carpets before I buy?
Yes. Come into the showroom on Poulton Street to see and feel the full range in person. Bring photos of your rooms and we will help you match colours and choose the right pile and underlay.
How long will a new carpet last?
It depends on the quality, the room and the underlay. A good carpet in a bedroom can last well over ten years, while a hall or stair carpet works much harder. Choosing the right type for each room is the best way to get your money's worth.
How soon can you fit?
We will give you a fitting date when you order. Some ranges are available quickly and others are made to order, and we will always tell you upfront which is which.
Local fitting
Carpet fitting across Kirkham and the Fylde
Our only showroom is on Poulton Street in the middle of Kirkham, between Preston and Blackpool. Our own fitters cover the Fylde, from Wesham next door to Lytham, St Annes, Poulton and Blackpool, plus Preston and Garstang.
Keep exploring
More from the showroom
Visit the showroom
Find your perfect carpet
Pop into the showroom on Poulton Street to see and feel the ranges in person. Once you have chosen, we will measure your home for free and give you a fixed quote. No pressure, just honest advice.