Carpet and flooring in Frankston
Frankston faces Port Phillip Bay at the top of the Mornington Peninsula, with a continuous beach from Olivers Hill to Seaford, the pier, Kananook Creek and Bayside Shopping Centre. It’s about 31 km by road from our Huntingdale showroom. Founded as a fishing village in the 1850s, it grew with the railway, interwar holiday homes on Olivers Hill and post-war estates. We also cover Frankston East and Frankston Heights.
New carpet changes a little in its first few weeks, and knowing what’s normal saves worry.
The first weeks with new carpet
- Use it straight away: stretched carpet can be walked on, vacuumed and furnished the same day. Lift furniture into place rather than dragging it.
- Fluff is normal: new carpet, especially wool, sheds loose fibres at first. Regular vacuuming clears it within a few weeks.
- Sprouting tufts: if a tuft stands above the pile, trim it level with scissors; never pull it.
- Shading: the pile can look lighter or darker where it’s brushed in different directions. It’s a feature of cut pile, not a fault.
- New-carpet smell fades quickly; open the windows for a few days.
Read when you can use a room after new carpet.
Masters of the craft
CarpetAce was founded in 2010 by Tony Chalhoub, who has been laying carpet for more than 20 years. Every job is measured and quoted by people who install floors, so nothing gets lost between the quote and the job. We’re family-owned, with more than 40 years in flooring and a 5.0 rating from more than 300 Google reviews.
Prices at a glance
| Flooring | Supply price per m² |
|---|---|
| Solution-dyed nylon carpet, mid-range | $43.50 |
| Wool and wool-blend carpet, mid-range | $68.30 |
| Triexta carpet | About $68.30 |
| Terra Mater Resiplank hybrid, 7mm / 8.5mm / 9.7mm | $45 / $55 / $65 |
| Vinyl plank, 5mm | About $45 |
Carpet installation is $11–$13.60/m², plus 10mm underlay at $6–$10/m²; hybrid and vinyl plank install at $28/m². Prices include GST. For a rough figure for your own rooms, try our instant price guide.
Questions about flooring in Frankston
Why are there marks where the furniture was moved?
Furniture leaves dents in any carpet. Brushing the pile up with your fingers or a soft brush helps it recover.
How often should new carpet be vacuumed?
Often in the first few weeks to clear loose fibres, then regularly, especially in walkways.
Do you lay floors in beachside homes?
Yes. Hybrid and vinyl plank cope well with sand near outside doors, and carpet suits the bedrooms.
Booking a measure
Call 0425 552 816 or send an enquiry and we’ll arrange a time. We measure every room, bring the samples with us and email your written quote within 24 hours. Prefer to browse first? Visit our Huntingdale showroom, 52 Hargreaves St, by private appointment.
Nearby areas we service
We also lay floors in nearby Frankston South, Karingal, Frankston North, Seaford, Langwarrin and Mount Eliza. See every suburb we service.
Ready when you are
For a free measure and quote in Frankston, call 0425 552 816 (Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm) or contact us online.