Flooring for Elwood homes
Elwood sits between St Kilda and Brighton, around the Elwood Canal, Ormond Esplanade and its beach, about 13 km by road from our Huntingdale showroom. It’s known for its Art Deco and interwar flats, Californian bungalows and Edwardian houses, with newer apartments and townhouses in between.
A common question in homes like these: carpet or a hard floor in the bedrooms?
Carpet or a hard floor in the bedrooms?
Both have their place. The right choice depends on the room and who uses it:
- Carpet is warmer, quieter and softer underfoot. That matters in flats where neighbours hear footsteps, and in bedrooms on a cold morning.
- Hybrid or engineered timber is easier to keep free of dust and sand, and gives a continuous look when it runs through from the living areas.
- A mix is common: hard floors in the living areas and hallway, carpet in the bedrooms.
Our carpet vs hybrid guide compares cost, comfort, noise and upkeep side by side.
Prices (supply only, including GST)
| Flooring | Supply price per m² |
|---|---|
| Solution-dyed nylon carpet, mid-range | $43.50 |
| Triexta carpet | About $68.30 |
| Wool and wool-blend carpet, mid-range | $68.30 |
| Terra Mater Resiplank hybrid, 7mm / 8.5mm / 9.7mm | $45 / $55 / $65 |
| Engineered oak, plank or herringbone | From $89 |
Carpet installation is $11–$13.60/m²; hybrid installation is $28/m². Prices include GST. For a rough figure for your own rooms, try our instant price guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is triexta?
Triexta is a synthetic carpet fibre that’s soft to the touch and has stain resistance built into the fibre itself. It’s about $68.30/m², similar to mid-range wool.
Can carpet be laid on a concrete floor?
Yes. Most flats have a concrete slab, and carpet goes down on gripper strips with new underlay, just as it does over timber.
How do you join carpet to a hard floor at a doorway?
With a trim that holds the carpet edge and finishes neatly against the hard floor. We choose the right trim for the height difference at the measure.
Why CarpetAce
We’re not like other flooring stores. In many stores the person who measures and quotes never lays a floor, and the job is handed to an installer on a work order. Tony Chalhoub, a carpet installer for more than 20 years, founded CarpetAce in 2010 so that every job is measured and quoted by people who know how to install it.
We’re family-owned, with more than 40 years in flooring, and rated 5.0 from more than 300 Google reviews.
How it works
- Call or send an enquiry. We work Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm.
- We bring the samples. The mobile showroom comes to your home with carpet, timber and hybrid samples, and we measure every room.
- Written quote in 24 hours. Your quote is emailed within 24 hours of the measure.
- We install. Our team lays the floor and can take the old one away.
Nearby areas we service
Nearby, we also lay floors in St Kilda, Brighton North, Elsternwick, Ripponlea, Balaclava, Gardenvale and Brighton. See every suburb we service.
Ready when you are
For a free measure and quote in Elwood, call 0425 552 816 (Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm) or contact us online.