Luxury Silk Carpet Installation in Belgravia, London – 75m² Across Three Rooms

EXEN Flooring recently completed a 75m² luxury silk carpet replacement project in a prestigious six-storey residence in Belgravia, within the City of Westminster, London.

The project involved replacing the existing carpet across three ground-floor rooms. Although the original silk carpet had previously been installed to a high standard, it had become heavily soiled through everyday use and the presence of dogs. Cleaning alone would not achieve the finish the client wanted, so complete replacement was the preferred solution.

Our client, Nicolas, wanted the new flooring to maintain the elegant appearance of the property while ensuring that every room had a consistent and carefully finished result.

The project required more than simply laying new carpet. The room dimensions, carpet joins and transitions into smaller dressing areas all needed careful consideration to achieve a cohesive finish.

Sourcing the replacement silk carpet

Once the decision to replace the flooring had been made, new silk carpet was ordered directly from China.

The sourcing and delivery process took approximately one month. Once the carpet arrived at the warehouse, we contacted Nicolas to agree on a suitable installation date.

Planning the delivery before arranging the fitting date helped ensure that the installation could proceed without unnecessary delays.

As the project covered approximately 75m² across three rooms, having the material ready before the fitters arrived was an important part of the preparation.

The installation: three rooms completed in one day

The installation was completed in one day.

Our team began by uplifting the existing carpet and arranging its disposal. Once the old flooring had been removed, new underlay was installed and secured using spray adhesive.

The new silk carpet was then carefully measured, cut and fitted throughout the three rooms.

One of the main considerations was the width of the rooms. In some areas, the room dimensions exceeded five metres, meaning a carpet join was unavoidable.

Rather than positioning joins wherever the carpet pieces happened to meet, our fitters carefully considered their placement to make them as discreet as possible.

How we kept the carpet joins discreet

Joining carpet in a large room requires careful planning, particularly when working with a luxury silk carpet.

The position of each join was selected to minimise its visibility within the finished room. Our fitters paid particular attention to achieving very straight, accurate cuts and carefully bringing the carpet edges together.

This level of precision was important because an uneven cut or poorly positioned join could become noticeable, particularly across an otherwise uninterrupted floor.

The objective was to create a neat, consistent appearance while making the joins as inconspicuous as reasonably possible.

Maintaining consistent carpet direction in the dressing areas

Another detail that required attention was the layout of the rooms.

Each of the three main rooms included a smaller dressing area. The carpet needed to continue into these spaces while maintaining the same direction of the pile.

Carpet direction can affect how the surface looks under different lighting conditions. If adjoining sections are fitted in different directions, variations in appearance can become noticeable.

Our fitters therefore planned the cuts and positioning carefully to maintain a consistent direction between the main rooms and their respective dressing areas.

Before the installation, Nicolas had also cleared the furniture and belongings from the rooms. This made it easier for the team to position the carpet accurately and carry out the joins without unnecessary obstacles.

The completed 75m² silk carpet installation

All three ground-floor rooms were completed within a single day.

The heavily soiled original carpet had been removed and replaced with new silk carpet, with fresh underlay installed throughout the project.

Particular care was taken with the joins, straight cutting and carpet direction, helping create a consistent finish across the main rooms and smaller dressing areas.

The project demonstrates the importance of careful planning when fitting luxury carpet in larger residential rooms, where material widths, join positions and layout details can significantly influence the final appearance.

Specialist luxury carpet fitting in Belgravia and London

Luxury carpet installation involves more than selecting an attractive material. Accurate measuring, suitable underlay, careful cutting, discreet joins and consistent carpet direction all contribute to the finished result.

EXEN Flooring provides carpet supply and professional carpet fitting services for residential and commercial properties across London and surrounding areas.

Our carpet installation service can include:

• Existing carpet uplift and disposal.

• Underlay supply and installation.

• Accurate carpet measuring and cutting.

• Carpet joining and seam positioning.

• Fitting across large rooms and connected areas.

• Professional finishing around room edges and transitions.

You can learn more about our professional carpet installation service in London or view our carpet fitting service.

If you are planning a luxury carpet replacement in Belgravia, Westminster or elsewhere in London, contact EXEN Flooring to discuss your project and request a quotation.

Frequently asked questions

How long did the silk carpet installation in Belgravia take?

The installation took one day. This included removing the existing carpet, installing new underlay and fitting approximately 75m² of replacement silk carpet across three rooms.

How was the carpet sourced?

The replacement silk carpet was ordered from China. The delivery process took approximately one month before the installation date could be arranged.

Why were carpet joins necessary?

Some of the rooms exceeded five metres in width. As the available carpet width was not sufficient to cover these areas in a single piece, joins were necessary. Their positions were carefully planned to minimise visibility.

How do carpet fitters make joins less noticeable?

Accurate measuring, straight cutting and careful positioning are important. Where a join is unavoidable, its location should be considered in relation to the room layout so that it is as discreet as possible.

Does carpet direction matter when fitting adjoining areas?

Yes. Maintaining a consistent pile direction helps adjoining sections of carpet have a more uniform appearance. This was particularly important in this project because each main room connected to a smaller dressing area.

Does EXEN Flooring provide carpet fitting in Belgravia?

EXEN Flooring provides professional carpet installation services across London, including carpet removal, underlay installation, measuring, cutting and fitting. Contact the team to discuss your location and project requirements.