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Thinking of having some new carpet fitted in the caravan as the old looks very tired now, OH isnt up to the job so just wondered if anyone else has had it done and how much does it cost approx, do you have to get a specialist fitter or will a normal carpet fitter do the job.

Yvonne.

no its easy,go to a carpet wearhouse and get a roll end about 16 foot long.cost depends on quality,ours was only £20.lay out the new one on the outside path place the old one on top and cut round for the shape leave about half inch extra on each side.then refit fit using a very sharp knife.COST £20you may need a sharp knife to remove the old one if its fitted under the fittings.

hubby did ours but then he is a carpet fitter, if doing it yourself

measure twice to be certain of the measurements, get a spray adhesive from local diy shop to stick the carpet to the floor. Pity you dont live closer or he would of done it for you.Depending on how many square yards you would need he usually charged £30/£40 a van.

Good thing about tiles is they are easier to repace if you have any accidents!

Having too kids I could have replace the carpet in my old van about 5 times a year!!!!

Just as well that we didint take the pets too.

Quote: Originally posted by walker family on 12/2/2006

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hubby did ours but then he is a carpet fitter, if doing it yourself

measure twice to be certain of the measurements, get a spray adhesive from local diy shop to stick the carpet to the floor. Pity you dont live closer or he would of done it for you.Depending on how many square yards you would need he usually charged £30/£40 a van.

 

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Hi  Gillian

Sorry about my last post this was a mistake on my part I was trying to save the post for future reference. Do you fit removable carpets I live in Crewe not too far away for a visit.

Len (103lam)