1. Home
  2. Club Together
  3. Discussions
  4. Tips for making Caravanning & Touring Cheaper
  5. Bespoke carpets for a song

Bespoke carpets for a song

silvervaper replied on 09/03/2016 17:59

silvervaper profile picture Member

silvervaper

Caravanner

Posted on 09/03/2016 17:59

We were using cheap runners and doormats for inside the caravan - having two water and mud loving spaniels it seemed for the best, but looked very untidy.

I thought of getting a carpet offfcut and some binding tape to make more fitted ones. I found a local carpet binding firm offering free carpet remnants if you pay for the binding.

Went in this morning, gave some measurements and chose a bit of durable carpet. Decided a template might help so came back and made a fully fitted paper template of the caravan floor.

Got a phone call at 5pm to say my two piece custom carpet with bound edges is ready for collection - total cost £59!!Happy

Well worth looking for a local carpet binder/whipper - seems a great deal to me.

 

23 replies

Follow

ADP1963 replied on 09/03/2016 18:04

ADP1963 profile picture Member

ADP1963

Caravanner

Posted on 09/03/2016 18:04

Sounds a good deal to me. When we had our Sheppard it was a full time job cleaning(wish we still had him) and we are not house proud.  Sad

silvervaper replied on 10/03/2016 14:22

silvervaper profile picture Member

silvervaper

Caravanner

Posted on 10/03/2016 14:22

It gets better - went to collect them today and they only charged £50 - £9 less than original quote, as there was less binding required than they originally thought. 

Put the in the caravan and they look great - the fit is perfect - they look like originals made for the caravan. Amazing how much better the inside looks now.

Oh, and Lidl have got a pet special today with damp proof car seat covers and reversible fleecy dog blankets for £6 each - perfect for the caravan bench seats. I gave up the battle of trying to keep the dogs on the floor....

Tinwheeler replied on 10/03/2016 17:22

Tinwheeler profile picture

Tinwheeler

Campervanner

Posted on 10/03/2016 17:22

We did the same, SV. A local carpet company supplied an offcut which they cut into three using the old carpets as templates and whipped the edges all for £50. What's more, it was the same brand of carpet as the original in our Elddis. There are bargains to be had out there!

Merve replied on 11/03/2016 15:23

Merve profile picture Member

Merve

Caravanner

Posted on 11/03/2016 15:23

 I gave up the battle of trying to keep the dogs on the floor....

Not a criticism but the dogs have to know you are the leader of the pack Silver. Make them obey you or they will just rule the roost (like they are doing) Well done on the carpet though!

ADP1963 replied on 11/03/2016 20:11

ADP1963 profile picture Member

ADP1963

Caravanner

Posted on 11/03/2016 20:11

 I gave up the battle of trying to keep the dogs on the floor....

Not a criticism but the dogs have to know you are the leader of the pack Silver. Make them obey you or they will just rule the roost (like they are doing) Well done on the carpet though!

Write your comments here...Merve I have just shown your post to my missus.......and she slapped me. Sad

near Malvern Hills Club Campsite Member photo by Andrew Cole

Book a late escape

There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip!

Book now
Woman sitting in camping chair by Wastwater in the Lake District with her two dogs and picnic blanket

Follow us on Facebook

Follow the Caravan and Motorhome Club via our official Facebook page for latest news, holiday ideas, events, activities and special offers.

Photo of Wast Water, Lake District by Sue Peace
Visit Facebook