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Stainaway: questions and answers
Stainaway-branded carpets are associated with practical synthetic carpet choices, but cleaning methods and suitability still depend on the exact fibre and construction. Compare samples, stain-care evidence and full installed cost before making a decision.
Is every Stainaway carpet polypropylene?
No universal claim should be made. Skye 03 is listed as 100% polypropylene, but each named Stainaway product requires its own specification.
Is Skye 03 a loop carpet?
Yes. The manufacturer describes Skye 03 Portland Stone as a structured loop pile with Flextex Plus Actionbac backing.
What widths are available for Skye 03?
Its current listing includes 4 m and 5 m widths; actual purchased material depends on room size, pile direction and joins.
Can I bleach-clean Stainaway?
Check the exact product’s care instructions and any specified dilution. An easy-clean marketing label is not blanket approval for strong chemicals.
Can Stainaway be used on stairs?
Confirm stair suitability for the selected carpet and have a fitter plan tread, riser, nosings, winders and underlay.
Can a Stainaway carpet be used over underfloor heating?
Use the selected carpet’s tog plus the actual underlay tog, compared with the heating supplier’s allowed total. Skye 03 lists 1.050 for the carpet alone.
Is loop carpet ideal for pets?
It depends on activity and claw snagging risk. Compare the sample with the household’s actual use and manufacturer’s intended applications.
What should a Stainaway quote include?
Exact range and colour, measured roll quantity, seams, underlay, thresholds, uplift, fitting, waste and VAT.
Manufacturer references
Source material reviewed October 2026. Always confirm current details of the selected model and installation.