Carpet and flooring in South Melbourne
South Melbourne centres on the South Melbourne Market and the shops of Clarendon Street, about 21 km by road from our Huntingdale showroom. Victorian terraces and cottages line its side streets, while shops, showrooms, studios and offices fill the main roads.
Retail floors have to look good and cope with a lot of feet.
Shops and showrooms
- Entry zones: the first few metres inside the door take the most grit and wear. A good entry mat, with a tougher floor beyond it, protects the rest of the shop.
- Carpet tiles suit showrooms and fitting areas: quick to lay, quiet underfoot, and a worn tile near the counter can be swapped on its own.
- Hard floors: hybrid and engineered timber give a premium look for boutiques and studios.
- Trading hours: we can install after hours or at weekends so you keep trading.
Our retail work includes a fit-out for Balenciaga. For terraces and cottages nearby, we supply and install carpet, timber and hybrid.
What the flooring costs
| Flooring | Supply price per m² |
|---|---|
| Commercial carpet tiles | $35–$60 |
| Terra Mater Resiplank hybrid, 7mm / 8.5mm / 9.7mm | $45 / $55 / $65 |
| Engineered oak, plank or herringbone | From $89 |
| Wool and wool-blend carpet, mid-range | $68.30 |
| Solution-dyed nylon carpet, mid-range | $43.50 |
Carpet tiles install at $15/m² including adhesive; hybrid at $28/m². Prices include GST. For a rough figure for your own rooms, try our instant price guide.
South Melbourne flooring FAQs
Can you fit out a shop before it opens?
Yes. Tell us your opening date at the measure. Floors usually go in once painting and joinery are finished, and we’ll plan the order of work with your builder.
How hard-wearing are commercial carpet tiles?
They’re made for heavy foot traffic and office chairs, and the range you choose sets the look and feel. We’ll show you which Airlay ranges suit a busy shop at the measure.
Can carpet tiles go over a concrete floor?
Yes. They’re glued down with adhesive, included in the $15/m² installation, after the floor is prepared. Preparation is quoted at the measure.
The CarpetAce difference
The person who quotes your job knows how to install it. That’s the idea Tony Chalhoub, a carpet installer for more than 20 years, built CarpetAce on in 2010. Today we’re a family-owned business with more than 40 years in flooring and a 5.0 rating from more than 300 Google reviews. Read our story.
From first call to finished floor
Book a time that suits you, Monday to Saturday between 7am and 7pm. We bring the mobile showroom to your home, help you narrow down the samples and measure up. You’ll have a written quote by email within 24 hours, and once you’re happy with it, our installation team takes it from there.
Nearby areas we service
Neighbouring suburbs we service include Albert Park, Southbank, Middle Park, Port Melbourne, South Wharf and St Kilda West. See every suburb we service.
Ready when you are
For a free measure and quote in South Melbourne, call 0425 552 816 (Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm) or contact us online.