Upgrading your static caravan or lodge flooring

Carpets in static caravans are subject to the same footfall pounding, muddy dog paws and general wear as any carpet in your home. Replacing a carpet in a house is easy – carpet showrooms and associated fitters are in every town. But how about a static caravan? We’ve been looking at some of the options.

We quickly found that there are companies that specialise in replacing carpets – and also vinyl flooring – in holiday caravans. But they’re far less numerous than domestic carpet suppliers/fitters. Some operate on a regional basis. Check towards the bottom of this article for details of specialist caravan and lodge carpet and flooring suppliers.

Is it worth replacing carpets in your static caravan?

Yes, it can certainly freshen up a caravan or lodge that’s a few years old for not much money. That is assuming you intend to keep your caravan for a few years. That said, if you’re planning to sell or trade up soon, a new carpet could also reflect positively in the sale price, particularly if you’re selling privately. However,  if it’s reached an age where your site agreement demands a newer model, it might be a waste of money.

Buying a pre-owned holiday home

This is where carpet replacement can be super important. The previous owners might not have had a no-shoes rule, or it might have been hired out, so general footfall might have made the carpet look dull and worn– or may have left mud marks that can’t entirely be removed. Or you may want to upgrade to a carpet of higher quality, to inject a cosier feel.

Similarly, vinyl flooring in kitchen areas might have suffered from the rigours of general use.

 

Transform your holiday caravan’s appearance

The entire appearance of your static caravan or holiday lodge’s interior could be transformed by new floor covering. Perhaps in a more on-trend colour. For vinyl-covered areas, introducing a pattern such as herringbone, which would enhance the feeling of space.

If you’ve bought a pre-owned static caravan, there’s always the possibility that the floor might need maintenance – there might have been water ingress, spills or a leak; someone may have used a lot of water to remove a mark on the carpet, resulting in unseen dampness beneath it. Or, in a shower or toilet room, a plumbing leak in the past might have damaged the vinyl flooring or, indeed, the floor underneath. All these things can be tackled by a company that knows caravan construction and has the knowledge to cure the problem – and then fit new floor coverings.

So, there are many reasons for considering an update on floor coverings.

 

Omar Refurbishment Services

One company that specialises in replacing floor coverings of all sorts in lodges, and also park homes, is a division of the giant Omar Group, which manufactures lodges and park homes. Omar Refurbishment Services offers a comprehensive service that starts with a survey and involves helping customers to choose their ideal carpet, laminate or vinyl floor covering.

David Clarke, Refurbishment Services Manager, explains: “We generally undertake floor covering replacements of an entire lodge or park home. That’s usually what customers need, rather than just individual rooms. Or we replace a kitchen floor covering as part of a complete new kitchen installation.

“Cost is dependent on a number of factors including the distance our team needs to travel from our base in Suffolk, and includes how much detailed work is involved, in cutting around bathroom furniture, for example.”

Omar’s showground at its head office in Brandon, Suffolk, has two sample rooms, where customers can visit to choose their ideal floor covering from a vast selection of samples.

Omar Refurbishment Services offers replacement flooring on units in a wide age range. David Clarke says: “Some are nearly new. Others maybe 10-20 years old, or older, depending on the condition of the lodge or park home.”

The images here are of work completed by Omar Refurbishment.

Courtesy of Omar Refurbishment Services

Willerby

We also turned to the UK’s largest manufacturer of static caravans for information on floor coverings. Willerby says replacing a carpet will “make a huge difference to the look of your caravan, feel lovely under your feet and could help you to keep warmer in winter.”

And this advice: “You could go for another carpet – maybe something nice and deep pile for the ultimate in luxury. Or you could consider laminate flooring for ease of cleaning. It all depends on how you use your caravan and how you want it to look and function.”

Willerby points out that fitting a carpet or laminate flooring in a caravan is very similar to doing it in a house – so if you’ve done that in a house, you’re probably competent enough to tackle it in your caravan.

Willerby adds: “Make sure you use good quality underlay, and be prepared that there will be lots of tricky cutting to get that perfect fit.”

Willerby also points out that, if you don’t want to tackle an entire carpet replacement, adding rugs can make a big difference to the cosy look, as our image from Willerby shows.

Pemberton’s ‘Refresh Your Caravan’ division

Pemberton Park & Leisure Homes offers a ‘refresh’ service, via ‘Refresh Your Caravan’, a division of Pemberton Park & Leisure Homes. The wide range of interior upgrades offered include a choice of vinyl flooring and carpets.

Pemberton says: “We provide a comprehensive repairs and upgrades service, carried out by our own in-house engineers. Our team works with all makes, models, and ages of static caravans and lodges, delivering high-quality workmanship and reliable solutions tailored to your needs.”

 

Carpets for Caravans

Among regional floor covering specialists is Carpets for Caravans. This company has a division called Carpets for Statics. It’s based near Carnforth in north Lancashire. The company offers: “A wide selection of high-quality, durable, and stylish flooring options that withstand the rigors of caravan life. Our skilled fitters understand the specific dimensions and requirements of static spaces, ensuring a perfect fit that complements your interior beautifully.” They also offer vinyl flooring for kitchens and bathrooms.

The Happy Camper

Another example of a regional floor covering service is The Happy Camper, serving the North Wales coastline. The Happy Camper says: “Upgrading to new flooring in your static caravan improves cleanliness, comfort and insulation. New flooring can even help reduce draughts and noise, especially in older models. A modern, hardwearing floor makes a huge difference to the space.”

Over to you…

Have you upgraded the flooring in your static caravan, holiday lodge or park home? We’d love to hear the difference it made. Please share your views in the comments below.