{"id":334,"date":"2026-10-08T20:22:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T20:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/?page_id=334"},"modified":"2026-10-09T00:12:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T00:12:58","slug":"alternative-flooring-product-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/product-guides\/alternative-flooring-product-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Flooring guide: wool, naturals and patterned floors"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"fd-s10-article\" style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px;box-sizing:border-box;overflow-wrap:anywhere;color:#202020;line-height:1.7\"><header><p class=\"fd-eyebrow\">FLOORDESIGNS \/ PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE<\/p><nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/\">Home<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/product-guides\/\">Product guides<\/a><\/nav><h1>Alternative Flooring guide: wool, naturals and patterned floors<\/h1><p class=\"fd-lead\">Choose the material as carefully as the pattern. Wool, plant fibres and synthetic alternatives can look related while needing different fitting and care.<\/p><\/header><section><h2>A design-led starting point<\/h2><p>Alternative Flooring presents carpets, rugs and runners as a way to introduce personal colour, texture and pattern. Its design story is useful inspiration, but it is not a substitute for product-specific construction or environmental evidence.<\/p><p class=\"fd-source-note\">Evidence: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeflooring.com\/inspiration\/about-us\">Alternative Flooring about us<\/a>.<\/p><\/section><section><h2>Separate the material families<\/h2><p>Use wool, plant-fibre and faux\/synthetic as distinct comparison groups. Alternative\u2019s care guidance also places some wool mixtures, including wool with sisal or Tencel, in its more delicate group. A wool percentage alone therefore does not identify the cleaning method.<\/p><p class=\"fd-source-note\">Evidence: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeflooring.com\/help-advice\/product-care\">Alternative product care<\/a>.<\/p><\/section><section><h2>A named example: Wool Iconic Herringstripe Arova<\/h2><div role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Alternative Flooring comparison table\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto\"><table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;min-width:560px;text-align:left\"><caption>Selected published facts for Arova, code 1565<\/caption><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dedede;vertical-align:top\">Yarn<\/th><td style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dedede;vertical-align:top\">100% wool<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dedede;vertical-align:top\">Construction<\/th><td style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dedede;vertical-align:top\">Woven<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dedede;vertical-align:top\">Published width<\/th><td style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dedede;vertical-align:top\">4 m, with the stated \u00b11.5% tolerance<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dedede;vertical-align:top\">Pattern repeat<\/th><td style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dedede;vertical-align:top\">10.75 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dedede;vertical-align:top\">Tog<\/th><td style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dedede;vertical-align:top\">1<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dedede;vertical-align:top\">Listed use classification<\/th><td style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #dedede;vertical-align:top\">Class 23 \u2014 Heavy Domestic<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p>The manufacturer lists stairs among the uses. Its field heading \u201cContract Suitability\u201d does not convert the stated Heavy Domestic classification into commercial approval. The named product\u2014not the whole brand\u2014is the scope of this example.<\/p><p class=\"fd-source-note\">Evidence: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeflooring.com\/carpets\/wool\/fine-wool\/wool-iconic-herringstripe\/arova\">Wool Iconic Herringstripe Arova 1565<\/a>.<\/p><\/section><section><h2>What natural texture changes in the design process<\/h2><p>Alternative\u2019s seagrass collection describes natural colour variation between harvests and offers different weaves. For your room, compare the texture and tone of a current sample rather than relying entirely on a styled photograph.<\/p><p class=\"fd-source-note\">Evidence: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeflooring.com\/carpets\/naturals\/seagrass\">Alternative Seagrass carpets<\/a>.<\/p><\/section><section><h2>Plan the runner or full-width carpet<\/h2><p>Our design checklist starts with a measured drawing: direction of the pattern, visible border widths, doorway views and how the floor meets adjoining finishes. For a runner, agree which dimension includes the border and how the pattern is centred. For a full-width carpet, locate any proposed seam before ordering.<\/p><p>Ask for a marked-up layout and keep it with the quotation. A small sample can show colour and texture, but it cannot settle the position of a motif on winders or the appearance of a join.<\/p><\/section><section><h2>Fitting and care should influence the shortlist<\/h2><p>Alternative distinguishes latex-backed natural-fibre double-stick installation from conventional wool fitting, and identifies particular flatweaves where joining is not recommended. Use the exact instructions before finalising the layout.<\/p><p class=\"fd-source-note\">Evidence: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeflooring.com\/help-advice\/installation-tips\">Alternative installation tips<\/a>.<\/p><\/section><section><h2>What the warranty page establishes<\/h2><p>The manufacturer offers registration for a five-year warranty and asks customers to retain the certificate and purchase proof. Full exclusions and commercial applicability need the relevant terms; they have not been inferred from the registration page.<\/p><p class=\"fd-source-note\">Evidence: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeflooring.com\/help-advice\/warranty-registration\">Alternative warranty registration<\/a>.<\/p><\/section><section><h2>Before requesting a final price<\/h2><p>Keep the product code, current sample, layout, backing and care category together. Obtain confirmation for stairs or commercial use where required. This guide does not certify the entire catalogue, current stock, FD prices or availability of a particular border.<\/p><\/section><nav aria-label=\"Related Alternative Flooring articles\"><h2>Related answers and guides<\/h2><ul><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><p><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/contact\/\">Discuss your flooring project with FloorDesigns<\/a><\/p><section><h2>Sources and scope<\/h2><p>Selected official sources checked 4 October 2026. Manufacturer facts are linked beside the relevant text; room-planning suggestions are FloorDesigns editorial guidance. This article does not establish complete catalogue coverage, live stock, approved prices or a project-specific fitting specification.<\/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\/flooring-brands\/alternative-flooring\/\">Alternative Flooring brand page<\/a><\/li><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><\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore Alternative Flooring materials, patterned carpet and bespoke runners, with a named specification and practical fitting and care distinctions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":28,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"content-type":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-334","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Alternative Flooring Guide: Wool &amp; Naturals | FloorDesigns<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Compare Alternative Flooring wool, natural fibres and patterns. 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