Charles Wilson

Charles Wilson Carpets is an independent flooring and carpet shop based in Hitchin, Herts. We're a family business with modern, affordable flooring choices and traditional services values. Established in 1972, we offer a wealth of experience and have our own, dedicated team of fitters - a rare specialism amongst today's carpet shops. Our customers truly come first. We are immensely proud to have won the Hertfordshire Federation of Small Businesses Awards for Best Customer Service and Best North Herts Business 2013.

Vinyl flooring (sometimes miscalled linoleum) is very durable and practical. This makes it a realistic option for most bathrooms and kitchens. Water resistant and non-absorbent, vinyl flooring and floor tiles are a warmer, more comfortable option than ceramic tiles. Modern floor tile ranges boast a surprising elegance. Finishes include a wide choice of colours, with designs such as stone, slate or concrete effect tiles and wood planks. You'll be impressed with how easy vinyl flooring and floor tiles are to keep clean.

We have a wide range of quality carpets and carpet tiles; suiting any budget and for any room. From sitting room rugs to bedroom carpets, we'll have the right carpet for you. People often ask us about natural options such as sisal carpet and wool carpets, especially British wool carpet. Particularly popular is striped carpet; an ideal carpet for stairs and hallways. Our friendly team are happy to advise you about which options best suit your needs. You may need carpet underlay too. We'll recommend the best underlay for your room.

Rugs are the perfect addition to any space. They can fit into your decorative style or add an extra wow factor to your room. Plus, of course, they feel great underfoot! Large or small, rugs are the modern way to brighten your room, add some warmth (especially when used with hard flooring) and protect your flooring. Modern rugs come in all shapes and sizes - straight, round or positively funky! Before you choose your style of rug, think about how will it work in your home.

Unusually for most flooring and carpet shops, at Charles Wilson Carpets we have our own, fully trained team. We offer an in-house measuring, estimating and fitting service for your flooring. Our estimators each have over 25 years of experience. You can rely on our expert assistance from initial advice about the best flooring for you through to final fitting. We believe in going the extra mile for our customers. Empty rooms are always preferred prior to fitting your flooring. If this simply isn't practical - such as for some elderly customers - we'll happily help.

A laminate gives all the appearance of a real wood floor but using a digital image of real wood which is applied to a high density boarding and covered with a strong melamine covering to give superb protection. Essentially a man-made product but these days it looks very natural and it's hard to tell in some cases! The prices vary according to depth & strength of board and the layers of protection used. This also tends to be reflected in the guarantees given by the manufacturer. We have moved over solely to laminates rather than solid or veneered woods because of the ease of maintenance we find our customers prefer.