Ulster Carpets
CarpetMade in Portadown, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s own carpet mill, weaving Axminster and Wilton carpet in Portadown since 1938.
Flooring advice from Antrim
Carpet & Vinyl Flooring Blog
Practical guides on carpets and vinyl flooring from a family business that has been supplying and fitting floors in Antrim for over 40 years. Carpet shops in Antrim, carpet prices in Northern Ireland, choosing carpet fitters near you, and which floor suits which room. Covering Antrim, Ballymena, Randalstown, Ballyclare, Belfast and across Northern Ireland.
Carpets & vinyl flooring, supplied & fitted
Gourley’s of Antrim — family carpet fitters since 1978. Free measuring across Antrim, Ballymena & Belfast.
LatestBuying Guides
Carpet Brands in Northern Ireland: The Mills We Supply and What Each One Is Good At
Ulster Carpets, Cormar, Westex, Brockway, Kingsmead and Lifestyle Floors. Who makes what, where it is made, and which one is actually right for your room.
3 August 2026 8 min read
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Buying Guides
Carpet Shops in Ballymena: Where to Buy Carpet and Vinyl Near Ballymena
A local guide to carpet shops in Ballymena and the surrounding area: what to look for, what to ask, and why the nearest showroom is not always the closest one on the map.
27 July 2026 6 min
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Buying Guides
Carpet Shops in Antrim: Your Complete Guide to Buying Carpet in Antrim
A straight-talking guide to buying carpet in Antrim: what to look for in a carpet shop, what things actually cost, and why buying local usually works out better.
20 July 2026 6 min
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Fitting
Carpet Fitters Near Me: How to Choose Carpet Fitters in Antrim and Ballymena
Anyone can lay a carpet flat. The difference shows in the seams, the stairs and the doorways. Here is how to pick a carpet fitter you will not regret.
29 June 2026 5 min
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Prices
How Much Does Carpet Cost in Northern Ireland? Carpet Prices Explained
Carpet is quoted a dozen different ways, which makes comparing prices a nightmare. Here is what actually goes into the cost, and what to watch for on a quote.
6 July 2026 6 min
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Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl Flooring in Antrim: A Buyer’s Guide to Sheet Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl has come a long way. Here is what modern sheet vinyl is good at, which rooms suit it, and what to expect from a vinyl fitter in Antrim.
22 June 2026 5 min
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Buying Guides
Carpets and Vinyl Flooring in Belfast: Supplied and Fitted from Antrim
Belfast has plenty of flooring showrooms. Here is what to weigh up, and why plenty of Belfast homes still buy their carpet from a family shop up the road in Antrim.
24 July 2026 5 min
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Room Guides
The Best Flooring for Kitchens, Bathrooms and Hallways in Northern Ireland
The right floor depends far more on the room than on the trend. A room-by-room guide to choosing flooring that lasts.
15 June 2026 5 min
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Comparisons
Carpet vs Vinyl Flooring: Which Is Best for Your Room?
Warmth and comfort against practicality and cleaning. An honest comparison of carpet and vinyl, room by room and pound for pound.
8 June 2026 5 min
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The carpet and vinyl brands we stock
People ask us about brands more than almost anything else, usually after seeing a range online and wanting to know whether they can get it fitted locally. Here is what we actually supply from our Antrim showroom, where each one is made, and what it is worth choosing for.
Cormar Carpets
CarpetMade in Lancashire, England
One of the biggest British carpet makers, and the range most Antrim families end up choosing.
Westex
CarpetMade in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
Premium wool carpet with an in-house dye house, so colours can be matched.
Brockway
CarpetMade in Kidderminster, England
Family-run wool specialists from the traditional home of British carpet making.
Kingsmead
CarpetMade in Ayrshire, Scotland
Scottish mill known for 80/20 British wool plains and striped carpet.
Lifestyle Floors
Carpet & VinylMade in United Kingdom
Broad carpet and cushioned sheet vinyl ranges, and strong value for money.
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Our full guide covers what separates these mills, which one suits which room, and roughly what each costs fitted in Northern Ireland.
We supply 6 main brands in carpet and sheet vinyl. We do not sell luxury vinyl tile, laminate or wood.
Popular flooring questions
The things people ask us most in the showroom on Massereene Street.
Which carpet brands do you supply in Antrim?Are you an Ulster Carpets stockist in Northern Ireland?Are there carpet shops in Ballymena that fit as well as supply?Do you charge to measure a house in Ballymena?Where is the best carpet shop in Antrim?Do carpet shops in Antrim measure for free?How do I find good carpet fitters near me?How much do carpet fitters charge in Northern Ireland?How much does it cost to carpet a full house in Northern Ireland?Is carpet cheaper than vinyl?Is vinyl flooring waterproof?How long does vinyl flooring last?Do you fit carpets in Belfast?Is there a charge for measuring in Belfast?What is the best flooring for a kitchen?What is the best flooring for a bathroom?Is carpet or vinyl better for a hallway?Is vinyl flooring cheaper than carpet?
Free measuring service across Northern Ireland
Over 200 rolls of carpet and vinyl in stock in our Antrim showroom. We measure, supply and fit with our own team.
