Textile floor coverings - rugs, carpets, and their prices

1. Textile floor coverings

Textile floor coverings come in different types, sizes, shapes, colours, textures, and materials, so choosing the right one for your home is always a real challenge, even when youre quite sure what you want. On top of that, they are more than affordable compared to other types of flooring. In general, their only downside is that they are slightly more demanding when it comes to upkeep and have a shorter lifespan, although, when looked after carefully, they can last for a decade or more.

2. Carpets

Carpets are very often used to cover floors in residential buildings. They immediately create a warm, cosy feeling and are soft to the touch so you feel as if youre walking barefoot across them. This is why they are perfect for families with small children. Carpets absorb sounds and also cushion the impact when heavy objects are dropped. Furthermore, they are antistatic and self-extinguish. However, carpets in the bedroom can be problematic for people with respiratory problems because they trap a lot of dust. Jute is used in carpet backings, while the upper side is a weave of textiles. Carpets are sold in rolls that are easier to transport and lay.

2.1. Carpets - price per m2

How much do carpets cost? Carpets range from NGN3000 - NGN5000/m2 in price, depending on their thickness and quality.

3. Rugs

Rugs are also textile floor coverings, but differ from carpets in that they do not have a backing and are knotted, not woven. The knots make their surface more homogeneous and uniform both in thickness, but also in terms of colour and design. Their other characteristics are the same.

3.1. Rugs - price per m2

How much do rugs cost? Rugs range in price from NGN5000 - NGN10000/m2 and those that are of the best quality can last for a decade or more.

4.  Choosing textile flooring

When faced with choosing a textile covering for your floor, we recommend you are guided by the space where you intend to put it. The rug or carpet you go for should fit in with the room, the furniture, the style, colours, and maybe even the patterns and motifs. If in doubt, talk to a consultant in a carpet showroom or an interior designer whose knowledge and experience will definitely prove invaluable.