Carpet and flooring in Ascot Vale
Ascot Vale lies between Flemington and Moonee Ponds, with the Maribyrnong River to the west, the Moonee Ponds Creek to the east and the Showgrounds beside Flemington Racecourse. It’s about 26 km by road from our Huntingdale showroom. Its Union Road shops keep many turn-of-the-century buildings, and its homes range from boom-era brick houses to weatherboard cottages.
Dark floors are a striking choice in period homes, but they come with trade-offs.
Thinking about a dark floor?
- The appeal: dark timber and hybrid look rich and formal, and contrast well with white walls and period detail.
- What shows: dust, pet hair, footprints and fine scratches all show more on a dark floor than on a mid-tone.
- Light: dark floors absorb light, so they suit rooms with good daylight better than narrow, shaded rooms.
- Finish helps: a matt or textured surface hides more than a smooth, glossy one.
- Dark carpet hides stains well but shows lint and pale crumbs, so a deep tone with a fleck is more forgiving.
Preview a dark floor in a photo of your own room with See it in your room.
What the flooring costs
| Flooring | Supply price per m² |
|---|---|
| Engineered oak, plank or herringbone | From $89 |
| Engineered Australian species, plank or herringbone | About $130 |
| Terra Mater Resiplank hybrid, 7mm / 8.5mm / 9.7mm | $45 / $55 / $65 |
| Wool and wool-blend carpet, mid-range | $68.30 |
| Solution-dyed nylon carpet, high-end | $68.30 |
Engineered timber installs at $28/m² floating or $35/m² glued; hybrid at $28/m². Prices include GST. For a rough figure for your own rooms, try our instant price guide.
Ascot Vale flooring FAQs
Is a dark floor harder to keep clean?
It isn’t dirtier, but it shows dust and marks sooner, so it needs sweeping more often to look its best.
Would a dark floor suit a narrow terrace?
It can, if the rooms get good light. In a dim hallway, a mid-tone usually feels more open.
Can I see dark boards in my own rooms first?
Yes. The mobile showroom brings samples to your home, so you can see them in your own light before deciding.
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 Moonee Ponds, Flemington, Travancore, Essendon, Kensington and Brunswick West. See every suburb we service.
Start with a free measure
For carpet, timber, hybrid or vinyl in Ascot Vale, call 0425 552 816 or contact us online. Your written quote follows within 24 hours of the measure.