Top Carpets – Kimberley
Top Carpets and Floors is South Africa’s largest flooring retailer of Carpets, Vinyl Flooring, Laminate Flooring, Wall Expressions, Porcelain / Ceramic Tiles, Natural Floorings, Artificial Grass, with over 120 members located around the country. The network covers all major cities, as well as a number of smaller towns.
We supply various Flooring Types including:
Artificial Grass
Blinds / Shutters
Carpets
Laminates
Luxury Vinyl Planks
Natural Floorings
Industrial Flooring
Vinyl
Wall Expressions
ARTIFICIAL GRASS
Artificial Grass brings beauty and colour to your home and garden. This affordable alternative provides all the comfort and aesthetic appeal of real grass, but is extremely durable, requires low maintenance and can even improve your carbon footprint.
WHY CHOOSE ARTIFICIAL GRASS?
AVAILABILITY
Artificial Grass is a specialist product, and is not handled by every Top Carpets and Floors member. In addition, availability via importers can be a cause of frustration.
ARTIFICIAL GRASS – REAL PERFORMANCE
Artificial grass can be used for commercial, civil and domestic requirements. Some of the most popular uses include, landscaping due to it’s versatile and weather resistant nature, sport facilities due to it’s low maintenance and durability as well as places such as restaurants and hotels.
BLINDS / SHUTTERS
Top Blinds, a division of the Top Carpets and Floors Group, is a one-stop shop for blinds of every kind – aluminium, wood, bamboo, rib, Roman, roll-up, vertical, Venetian… the choice is yours!
Our stores are committed to supplying a comprehensive range of blinds, with the best quality and service in the industry.
Top Blinds members benefit from the same ongoing support and expertise as all Top Carpets and Floors members, as well as the strength of the group’s buying power, resulting in great prices which are passed on to our customers.
We offer a wide variety of styles, colours and materials to help you find the ideal blinds for every room.
Roller Blinds
Classic style in an array of colours and textures.
Roller blinds are an attractive, practical and cost-effective window dressing solution. These blinds are easy to operate and are available in a wide range of fabrics and colours, from block-out through to light-diffusing fabrics and even lace, to complement the style and décor of any room.
Roller blinds can be effective alone or with fringes, tassels and other décor, and are operated using a simple spring roller or chain control system.
Vertical Blinds
The perfect balance between light and privacy.
Perfect for your home or office, vertical blinds are an elegant option for sliding doors and large windows. They can be pulled back to reveal beautiful views or rotated to allow light in while still providing privacy, and also offer excellent insulation from outside heat.
Vertical blinds are easy to clean and maintain and are available in a variety of colours and textures, adding a classy finishing touch to any room.
Sound & Bamboo Blinds
Versatile, natural style.
Beautiful bamboo provides a natural ambience, in a range of designs tailored to your needs. Made from bamboo, jute and wood, these blinds blend perfectly into modern and traditional styles, filtering light to add a warm glow.
Bamboo blinds can be designed as roll-up or Roman fold, with a solid integrated wooden head rail to ensure durability and ease of use.
Aluminium Venetian Blinds
Classically modern – a smart choice!
The extremely popular Aluminium Venetian blind offers superior light control with a sleek, modern look. Slats can be adjusted to let in just the right amount of light and the entire blind can be raised or lowered as desired.
Aluminium is durable and never goes out of style, making this a practical and cost-effective option. These blinds are available in white, off-white, pastels and metallics and can be customised to fit large and small windows.
Wood Venitian Blinds
Luxurious, contemporary elegance
Add the warmth and natural elegance of wood to your windows, in a range of shades to match your décor and furnishings. Wood Venetian blinds are suitable for homes and offices, and are made to measure, ensuring that they fit your windows perfectly.
Blending warmth with a natural, sleek style, Wood Venetian blinds are the ideal finishing touch for the contemporary room.
Panel Blinds
Make a bold statement
Panels of fabric or bamboo are a striking solution for larger windows and sliding doors. This system uses large panels which slide easily behind one another for a spacious, stylish opening.
Panel blinds are available in a wide range of materials and colours. Individual panels can be slid into position to filter light or simply make a stylish statement.
Awnings
Taking Style outdoors
Choose from our comprehensive range of fabrics, colours and styles for a weatherproof outdoor awning that complements your home.
Shutters
Enhance your home
Shutters provide privacy and allow you to control the light coming into your home, with a sturdy framework and eye-catching designs. Shutters provide added protection to windows and are available in a range of materials and colours.
CARPETS
Carpet Styles
Different carpet fibres have unique characteristics which determine the price and performance of a carpet. Carpet should be chosen according to the best style and texture for an installation. For example, tight low loop carpet will offer minimal pile distortion and look better in high traffic areas than a chunky large loop. Remember that expensive, luxurious carpet is probably not the best performer in high traffic areas.
Loop Pile
Loop pile products maintain exceptional appearance since there are no exposed yarn tips and only the sides of the yarn are exposed to wear and stress. In general, loop pile carpets stand up to heavy traffic better than cut pile carpets.
Level Loop
Loops of yarn of uniform height, which wear well and tend to hide footprints. Multi-level loops. Multi-level loop carpeting, possibly created from chunky yarn, gives a more textured or ‘berber’ appearance.
Cut Pile
Cut pile is the most desired type of construction and is suitable for most areas of the home.
Velvet
Dense construction and low pile height, with fibres tightly twisted and close together to create a rich, smooth velvet surface.
Saxony
A variety of level cut pile styles with distinct upright tufts. These may vary in appearance from loose to dense constructions in a range of pile heights.
Frieze or Hard Twist
A cut pile where the yarns are twisted and heat-set in position, which helps hide footprints and vacuum marks.
Shag Carpeting
Longer pile with a shaggy appearance.
Cut Loop
This has a sculptured appearance, created by cutting some loops and leaving others uncut.
Texture
Carpet surfaces absorb or reflect light in different ways according to their construction and the finishing process applied to their tufts or pile. This can significantly change their appearance.
Design
Carpet design is a combination of colour, pattern and texture. Modern contract carpets offer virtually unlimited options in this respect, from plain, discrete finishes to exciting, vibrant ones which enhance their surroundings.
Even extreme design effects can be achieved without any loss of wear performance and long-term appearance retention.
Carpet Fibre Types
From the luxury of wool to the latest sixth-generation nylon yarns, the different types of fibre used to make a carpet have an impact on the performance of your carpet and its suitability to different areas of your home.
Nylon
Nylon fibres provide excellent resilience and abrasion resistance, are exceptionally colourfast and can be dyed into a wide variety of rich colours. Nylon is resistant to staining when treated with a stain-resistant repellent. Today’s greatly improved ‘treated nylon fibres’ enable easy removal of soil and most common household food and beverage stains through professional cleaning.
Polypropylene
Naturally stain- and fade-resistant, polypropylene BCF is the fastest growing carpet fibre, now representing more than 60% of all fibres used in the South African carpet industry. Because the fibre is naturally moisture-resistant, it is dyed during the extrusion process. Polypropylene is most commonly used in loop pile constructions and offers exceptional value for money.
Polyester
Polyester carpets are popular for their bulkiness, softness and colour clarity as well as their excellent stain- and fade-resistant properties. Polyester offers consumers the highest possible combination of performance and value.
Acrylic
This is a widely used synthetic fibre in carpeting. Providing the characteristics and feel of a wool carpet, but at a significantly reduced price.
Wool
About 1% of the carpet market consists of products made with wool fibre. Wool has excellent aesthetic properties, and even though modern synthetic fibres offer superior performance, they have not fully achieved the natural patina of wool. Although wool does not have the resistance to abrasion or moisture absorption that synthetic fibres do, it does clean well and therefore ‘ages gracefully’. Wool carpets are the most expensive.
Blends
Different fibres can be mixed to create carpets with various qualities in performance and style. A particularly good blend is 80% wool mixed with 20% nylon. More modern blends combine polypropylene with nylon.
Eco-Friendly Carpet Innovations
The carpet industry has been hard at work developing eco-friendly carpeting, made partially from post-consumer recycled polyester.
These innovative “green” carpets offer all the advantages of regular carpets while making our planet a better place.
Eco-friendly underlays are also available such as:
Van Dyck Carpets Eco-Lay
Manufactured using the finest recycled rubber
Not air-filled, therefore will not “collapse”
Fully recyclable
Unaffected by moisture
Provides thermal insulation
Retains appearance, even in high traffic / heavy duty areas
Anti-allergenic
Easy and lightweight to transport and fit
The Benefits of Carpeting
Carpeting has many proven benefits that you may wish to consider when choosing a floor covering for your home.
Safety
Carpets are soft and resilient and provide a safe, non-slip surface underfoot for children and the elderly. With injuries due to falls a prominent feature in worldwide accident statistics, it makes sense to choose a floorcovering that provides a measure of protection and minimises the risk of injury.
Health
The dust-trapping properties of carpeting not only reduce the need for sweeping and dusting, but make carpets more hygienic than other floorcoverings because dust acts as a carrier for germs, allergens and other contaminants. Research has proven that textile floorcoverings actually REDUCE the incidence of asthma and allergic reactions, if vacuumed regularly with an efficient vacuum cleaner.
Insulation
The dense pile of a carpet and its backing layer act as heat insulators. The carpet fibres trap small air pockets that retain heat longer, so not only does a carpet feel warmer and more comfortable underfoot than a smooth floorcovering, it helps a room retain as much as 10% more heat.
Affordability
Modern synthetic fibres make today’s carpets about the most affordable and stylish floorcovering choice you can make. With the variety of colours, patterns and textures available, the decor and design possibilities with carpeting are endless and its sheer softness, elegance and comfort make it ideal for all areas of the home.
Sound Absorption
Carpets are simply the best at absorbing sound and creating a relaxing environment in your home. Carpeting virtually eliminates impact noise, as this is absorbed almost immediately, ensuring that the ‘life’ of noises in a carpeted environment is only half as long as one where smooth floorcoverings have been used.
Easy Maintenance
Carpet is a practical, hardwearing and resilient floorcovering choice, with a surface that doesn’t scratch, scuff or splinter. It is easy to install, easy to clean and requires minimum effort to maintain. The cost of maintaining your carpet is also relatively inexpensive when compared with many smooth floorcoverings.
Durability
Today’s modern fibres and technologically advanced construction methods mean that carpets are looking better and lasting longer than ever before. Most manufacturers of quality carpets back their products with comprehensive guarantees and warranties that will offer you the most important decor consideration of all – absolute peace of mind.
We stock a wide range of patterns and styles from all the major manufacturers.
LAMINATES
Laminate consists of a decorative surface which is protected by a wear-resistant layer above it, and strengthened by a sturdy fibre backing.
Laminate flooring products can be manufactured to look like surfaces such as granite and wood, but at a much lower cost. Laminate floorcovering is usually more realistic than vinyl when it comes to replicating natural materials. Padding can be placed beneath laminate flooring for extra comfort.
Benefits
Easy to install.
Can often be laid directly over existing flooring, which saves time and money.
Easy maintenance.
Superior durability.
Sustained look and feel.
Most laminate flooring is manufactured with a ‘wear layer’ which protects it against most scratches, scuffs and stains.
Care:
Cleaning and maintenance of laminate floorcovering is easy!
A mop with an ammonia-based floor cleaner will remove dirt and leave a shine. Vacuum the laminate floor before mopping if there is soil that needs to be removed. There is no need to polish or wax laminate flooring, and it should not be buffed or sanded as this will damage the surface.
DIY for Laminates
Installation do’s and don’ts
DO
Ensure that your subfloor is flat, dry, and smooth
Use an underlay to lessen laminate floor ‘echo’
Install your floor per the manufacturer’s instructions or hire a professional to install your floor if you are unsure how to proceed
Acclimatize boards for 48 hours before installation
Inspect boards for defects before installing
Leave an expansion gap of a minimum of 10mm around the room perimeter and at room transitions to allow space for the floor to move during temperature changes
In kitchens, to create greater water resistance in the seams of your floor, run a small bead of waterproof glue in the groove before clicking the planks together and wipe off any excess before it dries
Keep extra boards in storage for minor repairs down the road
DON’T
Install in consistently wet areas such as bathrooms and laundry room
Install over carpet
Treat or seal your floors after they are installed unless otherwise indicated by manufacturer’s instructions
LUXURY VINYL TILES
Luxury Vinyl Tiles are designed to give you the aesthetic appeal of real wood whilst giving you all the benefits, these include easy installation, easy cleaning and maintenance all without any moisture related complications.
Luxury Vinyl Tiles are perfect for the lounge, dining room and even your bedroom due to their sophisticated elegant appeal. Luxury Vinyl Tiles are available in various styles and textures.
NATURAL FLOORINGS
WHY CHOOSE NATURAL FLOORING?
AVAILABILITY
Natural Flooring is a specialist product, and is not handled by every TCF member. In addition, availability via importers can be a cause of frustration.
COIR
Coir is the rich, coarse fibre extracted from the husk of the coconut palm. It is water-resistant with natural shock-absorbing qualities.
There are two main types of coir fibre that are distinguished by their age when harvested:
White coir fibre, from immature husks, is smoother and finer.
Mature brown coir fibre has added strength and a familiar hue.
Applications
Coir’s strength and coarse texture is appreciated in a number of practical applications including brushes, sacks and hard-wearing coir rugs where the quality of coir fibre is often blended with other natural fibres.
Environmental Impact
Though coir fibre only accounts for around a third of coconut pulp, the remaining two thirds, including the pith, can be recycled as soil treatments and mulch that are completely bio-degradable.
India and Sri Lanka account for around 90% of the 250,000 tons of coir fibre produced globally each year. Coir prices continue to play an important role in the economic prosperity of a number of countries throughout the developing world.
SISAL
Many people love sisal flooring because it tends to be very durable, takes colour well, and requires little care except for regular vacuuming.
Sisal flooring is typically lower in price than some other fibre carpets, and it is resistant to static electricity, so it won’t attract dirt.
SEAGRASS
Seagrass is the least expensive and most versatile of natural floorcoverings. It comes from the coastal regions of China and India and is grown in paddy fields.
Seagrass area rugs are relatively non-absorbent and hard. They are stain resistant and dirt is easily brushed loose from them. Seagrass arearugs have a non-porous surface that gives it a naturally smooth texture and sheen quality. Its rigidity gives it natural durability. Seagrass rugs compliment a low dust, allergy free, naturally humid environment.
PORCELAIN / CERAMIC TILES
Tiles add an elegant touch and are easy to clean and maintain. Thanks to the wide variety of colours, sizes and textures available, you can match the ideal tiles to virtually any room.
Monocuttura Ceramic Tiles
This is the most popular and widely used type of tile for most floor and wall applications.
Many finishes (matt, gloss, satin/sheen, patterns, slip-resistant surfaces, etc.) can be achieved during the glazing process by adding specific ingredients either onto or into the glaze.
Porcelain Tiles
Currently, only imported products are available on the South African market. These tiles are extremely dense with a low degree of water absorption. They are hard wearing, and thus more expensive than Monocuttura Ceramic Tiles.
There are three categories of porcelain tiles:
Full body unglazed – where the colours are obtained by dispersing mineral oxides throughout the bisque. Suitable for heavy traffic areas and industrial applications.
Polished porcelain – as above, but the surface is “polished” to create a gloss appearance.
Glazed porcelain – the tile is glazed to obtain specific finishes/effects.
Note: When purchasing porcelain tiles, due to the density of bisque a better quality (higher bond strength) of adhesive is required for laying of tiles.
Porcelain tiles, due to their density and low water absorption properties, are suitable for areas in sub-zero temperatures.
Clay Tiles (Extruded or Pressed)
Often loosely referred to as Terra Cotta (meaning Earth Fired), these can be glazed but are generally produced as a rustic, slip-resistant floor covering.
Today ceramic tile manufacturers copy the look of Terra Cotta tiles in glazed form, which does not require the regular maintenance of unglazed clay tiles or sealant application and thus are easier to clean and maintain.
Slates & Sandstones (Natural Stone Products)
These are mined and cut to size. Natural stones, slates and sandstones come out of the ground and are 100% natural, so no two tiles or colours will be identical.
VINYL FLOORING
Vinyl flooring is available as tiles or sheets and offers a wide range of colours, patterns and styles.
It can be manufactured to replicate surfaces like granite, limestone, marble and wood to provide the desired look and feel without the demanding maintenance and high cost that such floorcoverings require.
Benefits:
Durable
Easy to install
Impervious to many stains
Reduce noise and help control temperature
Easy to maintain, with good damage resistance
Ideal for high-traffic areas or those prone to moisture and spills
Care:
Vinyl flooring is easy to maintain. Weekly sweeping and mopping will keep it looking good.
WALL EXPRESSIONS
Wall Expressions wall tiles offer unlimited design flexibility (can be used as accents on the wall or ceiling). The felt absorbs sound, improves acoustics and indoor air quality and the tiles are very easy to install.
10 REASONS TO CHOOSE TOP CARPETS
TOP VALUE
120+ strong group in business for over 22 years, resulting in unbeatable buying power, which provides lowest prices on all carpets and flooring.
WE MAKE YOUR HOME (OR OFFICE) BEAUTIFUL
Professional advice on product selection, design, colour and installation
WIDEST CHOICE OF GREAT CARPETS AND FLOORING
Freedom to choose between carpets, laminates, ceramics, vinyls or rugs, all under one roof
FREE SERVICES
Free measuring and estimating
Free installation planning
Free advice on design and colour
Free warranties on all flooring
10 DAY COLOUR REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE
Provides reassurance on all Belgotex, Constantia and Van Dyck Carpets
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT
We support Reach for Recovery – a major breast cancer initiative with a contribution on all Van Dyck, Constantia, Kronopol and Aluvert sales.
SHOP-AT-HOME
For convenience and safety and working by appointment, we can bring the broadest selection of products to you and you need go no further than your own front door.
COMMERCIAL FLOORING
We are trusted to handle the flooring needs of many leading Corporate, Industrial, Insurance and State Organisations countrywide. We hold a level 1 AAA+ BEE accreditation from Empowerdex and are also accredited with CIBD.
R1 MILLION INSTALLATION GUARANTEE
For your total peace of mind we back up Top Carpets and Floors’ carpet installations with a R1 million professional guarantee.
HEALTHGUARD SERVICES
We protect your loved ones with our exclusive Healthguard service.
DELIVERY
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