{"id":221,"date":"2026-10-08T20:21:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T20:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/?page_id=221"},"modified":"2026-10-09T00:12:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T00:12:56","slug":"alternative-flooring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/flooring-brands\/alternative-flooring\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Flooring flooring guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore Alternative Flooring with FloorDesigns in Falkirk. Start with a shortlist, compare samples in the room and ask the showroom about your preferred flooring before making a final decision.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fd-source-examples-20261008\">Explore Alternative Flooring range examples<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FloorDesigns manufacturer research archive records the following named range examples. These are reference products, not a statement of today&#8217;s stock, available colours, prices or suitability.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeflooring.com\/\/carpets\/naturals\/sisal\/sisal-kayal\/kuppam\" rel=\"noopener\">Sisal Kayal<\/a> \u2014 Sisal Kayal Kuppam (100% Sisal).<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeflooring.com\/\/carpets\/naturals\/sisal\/sisal-malay\/lhasa\" rel=\"noopener\">Sisal Malay<\/a> \u2014 Sisal Malay Lhasa (100% Sisal).<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeflooring.com\/\/carpets\/naturals\/sisal\/sisal-boucle\/braemere\" rel=\"noopener\">Sisal Boucl\u00e9<\/a> \u2014 Sisal Boucl\u00e9 Braemere (100% Sisal).<\/li><\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing a suitable Alternative Flooring product<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For natural fibres, compare the exact weave, backing, available width and written cleaning guidance. Natural carpets and rugs do not all permit the same cleaning methods.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask FloorDesigns to confirm the current product details, technical documents, availability and installation requirements before ordering. The examples above were recorded in the October 2026 research material and may change. For broader installation and maintenance answers, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/q-and-a\/\">flooring Q&amp;A<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- S15 manufacturer examples 2026-10-09 -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Named examples for your shortlist<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two wool carpets show why a range name alone is not enough. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeflooring.com\/carpets\/wool\/fine-wool\/wool-tweed\/wool-tweed-torridon\">Wool Tweed Torridon 1664<\/a> is listed by Alternative Flooring as blue, tufted 100% wool with a recycled PET backing and 4 m or 5 m widths, each with the manufacturer\u2019s \u00b11.5% tolerance. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeflooring.com\/carpets\/wool\/striped-carpets\/margo-selby-stripe\/margo-selby-stripe-frolic\/pegwell\">Margo Selby Stripe Frolic Pegwell 1922<\/a> is a red 100% wool tufted carpet with woven polypropylene backing, a 4 m width with the same stated tolerance and a 16.70 cm pattern repeat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask the fitter to consider the width and, for Pegwell, the stripe repeat when planning joins and quantities. These are details for the two named colours. They do not establish the fitting, care or suitability of every wool or natural carpet. Manufacturer product pages recorded 8 October 2026.<\/p>\n<!-- \/S15 manufacturer examples -->\n\n<div class=\"fd-brand-guidance\" id=\"fd-brand-guidance-20261009\"><section style=\"margin:32px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em\">A material-led shortlist<\/h2><p>Compare wool with sisal or seagrass as different choices. Think about spills, pets, bare feet and how the room will be cleaned. For a stair runner, establish the exact product\u2019s stair suitability before choosing binding, borders or accessories.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:32px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em\">Pattern changes the measuring plan<\/h2><p>A striped or patterned carpet needs a deliberate layout through doors and around a staircase. Pegwell\u2019s published 16.70 cm repeat is one product-specific example. Ask for the repeat, direction and matching allowance for your selected design; they affect how much carpet is needed.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:32px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em\">Agree the aftercare routine<\/h2><p>Plant fibres need their own care instructions. Discuss realistic cleaning before ordering a natural floor, particularly in a room where liquid spills are likely. Keep the selected product\u2019s fitting and care guidance with your quotation.<\/p><\/section><nav aria-label=\"Alternative Flooring guides\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:22px;background:#f4f1eb;border-radius:8px\"><h2 style=\"font-size:23px\">Guides and answers<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/product-guides\/alternative-flooring-product-guide\/\">Product guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/q-and-a\/alternative-flooring-questions-answered\/\">Questions and answers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/product-guides\/alternative-flooring-installation-care\/\">Alternative flooring: plan fitting, joins and aftercare<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/q-and-a\/can-you-wet-clean-sisal-carpet\/\">Can you wet-clean or steam-clean sisal carpet?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/q-and-a\/alternative-flooring-stair-runner-suitability\/\">Can every Alternative carpet be used as a stair runner?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore Alternative Flooring with FloorDesigns in Falkirk. 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