{"id":610,"date":"2026-10-09T16:48:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T16:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/?page_id=610"},"modified":"2026-10-09T16:48:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T16:48:06","slug":"stainaway-carpet-questions-answered","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/q-and-a\/stainaway-carpet-questions-answered\/","title":{"rendered":"Stainaway: questions and answers"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"fd-s10-article\" style=\"font-family:ui-sans-serif,system-ui,sans-serif;color:#202020;background:#fff\"><header style=\"padding:56px 24px;background:#f4f1eb\"><div style=\"max-width:860px;margin:auto\"><p style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#ac105a\">FLOORDESIGNS \/ Q&amp;A<\/p><nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/\">Home<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/q-and-a\/\">Q&amp;A<\/a> \/ Stainaway<\/nav><h1 style=\"font-size:clamp(32px,5vw,56px);line-height:1.08\">Stainaway: questions and answers<\/h1><p style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.6\">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.<\/p><\/div><\/header><div style=\"max-width:860px;padding:24px;margin:0 auto;font-size:17px;line-height:1.75\"><section style=\"margin:34px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.24\">Is every Stainaway carpet polypropylene?<\/h2><p>No universal claim should be made. Skye 03 is listed as 100% polypropylene, but each named Stainaway product requires its own specification.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:34px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.24\">Is Skye 03 a loop carpet?<\/h2><p>Yes. The manufacturer describes Skye 03 Portland Stone as a structured loop pile with Flextex Plus Actionbac backing.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:34px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.24\">What widths are available for Skye 03?<\/h2><p>Its current listing includes 4 m and 5 m widths; actual purchased material depends on room size, pile direction and joins.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:34px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.24\">Can I bleach-clean Stainaway?<\/h2><p>Check the exact product&#8217;s care instructions and any specified dilution. An easy-clean marketing label is not blanket approval for strong chemicals.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:34px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.24\">Can Stainaway be used on stairs?<\/h2><p>Confirm stair suitability for the selected carpet and have a fitter plan tread, riser, nosings, winders and underlay.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:34px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.24\">Can a Stainaway carpet be used over underfloor heating?<\/h2><p>Use the selected carpet&#8217;s tog plus the actual underlay tog, compared with the heating supplier&#8217;s allowed total. Skye 03 lists 1.050 for the carpet alone.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:34px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.24\">Is loop carpet ideal for pets?<\/h2><p>It depends on activity and claw snagging risk. Compare the sample with the household&#8217;s actual use and manufacturer&#8217;s intended applications.<\/p><\/section><section style=\"margin:34px 0\"><h2 style=\"font-size:27px;line-height:1.24\">What should a Stainaway quote include?<\/h2><p>Exact range and colour, measured roll quantity, seams, underlay, thresholds, uplift, fitting, waste and VAT.<\/p><\/section><nav aria-label=\"Stainaway pages\" style=\"margin:32px 0;padding:22px;background:#f4f1eb\"><h2>More about Stainaway<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/flooring-brands\/stainaway\/\">Brand page<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/product-guides\/stainaway-easy-clean-carpet-guide\/\">Product and fitting guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/q-and-a\/stainaway-carpet-questions-answered\/\">Questions and answers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><aside style=\"margin:32px 0;padding:24px;background:#f7f3f5;border-left:4px solid #ac105a\"><h2>Talk to FloorDesigns Falkirk<\/h2><p>Bring photos, measurements and the chosen product to discuss a realistic fitting estimate. Stock, cost, manufacturer warranties and delivery need checking before ordering.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/floordesigns.co.uk\/falkirk-shop\/services\/\">Fitting and measuring<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/benign-floor-design-flow.base44.app\/catalogue?audience=residential\">Search floors<\/a><\/p><\/aside><section style=\"margin:32px 0;border-top:1px solid #ddd;padding-top:22px;font-size:14px\"><h2>Manufacturer references<\/h2><p>Source material reviewed October 2026. Always confirm current details of the selected model and installation.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/associated-weavers.co.uk\/carpet-skye-03?backing=FT\" rel=\"noopener\">Skye 03 Portland Stone technical data<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/associated-weavers.co.uk\/carpet-sophistication-05\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Weavers Sophistication 05<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section><\/div><\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FLOORDESIGNS \/ Q&amp;A Home \/ Q&amp;A \/ Stainaway 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? 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