N. Thornton wrote:

Andy Hall wrote in message . ..

On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 21:53:37 +0100, "G&M" wrote:


We have a fitted carpet
which we replace every now and then but why people find this such a no-no is
beyond me.


Carpet in an environment that is going to range from damp to wet is
not good. Curiously, the UK seems to be about the only country in
Europe that does it.


This is just a myth. Fact is carpets do fine in such environments, as
long as its a suitable carpet. Obviously one needs to clean the
carpet, just as you would with any floor surface, to keep it nice and
hygienic. And they feel far nicer underfoot that icky vinyl/lino.

The 2 places carpets make most difference is bedroom and bathroom,
becuse thats where you have bare feet.

Blimey. You surbubanite.

I am happily looking forward to the patio being paved so I can walk the
whole garden in bare feet, and if possible once the hedges are grown,
bollock naked as well.

Does anyone know where I can get surplus Ack Ack? The hang gliders are
getting inquistive again, but have l;earnt to stay out of shtgun range ;-)




The fear of bathroom carpets comes from the odd case of someone
fitting it and never cleaning it. Disgusting. The fear spreads by
association rather than reason, and failure to realise the stunningly
obvious fact that you need to keep it clean just like any other floor.


Been there done that, and junked it. Its OK if its me or thee, but the
kids visiting leave it a sodden mess.

Tiles and laminate clean easily as does Vinyl. Heat teh bathroom
properly and you will luxuriate in warm tiles.




And in any case when you are buying a house, furniture is removed so
shouldn't affect the price, and carpets can be. Really can't see why one
has to fit what you think others *might* like just to get a sale.


The inability of many buyers to think. Why else?


Regards, NT