Ulster Carpets: product and fitting guide

Understand Ulster’s different constructions

The manufacturer’s home catalogue lists Axminster, Wilton and tufted-loop carpet families. Grange Wilton, Beaumont and Open Spaces are real collection names, not alternative colours of one identical carpet.

Sample choice should consider pattern scale, backing, wool content where specified, room suitability and the finish of adjoining floors.

Compare Grange Wilton with Beaumont

The archive identifies Grange Wilton Vanilla and Beaumont Chalk Downs as collection examples. Patterned and plain woven carpets need their own sample and manufacturer’s specification to confirm their construction.

Consider whether the pattern will be seen as a continuous plane across a hall or as separate sections around furniture and doorways.

Open Spaces has a distinctive loop texture

Ulster’s product catalogue includes Open Spaces Auckland Green Tea; the hospitality directory describes Open Spaces as tufted-loop carpet with organic colours and designs.

That does not prove that every Open Spaces collection is suitable for every staircase or contract environment. Check the precise variant’s rating and fitting guidance.

Plan repeat, roll width and seams

Pattern repeats can substantially change purchased material, particularly on stairs, winders, hallways and adjoining rooms. The fitter should prepare a cutting and seam plan before final pricing.

Check pattern direction, the look around doorways and how any offcut can be used without creating a mismatch. Finished square metres alone are not an adequate take-off.

Underlay, heating and care

Choose underlay for the exact carpet, traffic and heating system. Check the combined tog with the heating supplier before approving a heated floor.

Use product-specific cleaning instructions. Woven wool-rich carpet should not inherit a bleach-cleaning method meant for unrelated synthetic fibres.

Deliver a product-specific quotation

Include range, colour, weave/construction, roll quantity, pattern allowance, stair work, underlay, accessories, uplift and fitting, plus VAT.

FloorDesigns Falkirk can help compare real samples. Verify stock and the manufacturer’s current warranty and cleaning terms for the chosen product.

Manufacturer references

Source material reviewed October 2026. Always confirm current details of the selected model and installation.

• Ulster Carpets collections
• Ulster Grange Wilton Vanilla
• Ulster Beaumont Chalk Downs
• Ulster Open Spaces collection