FAQs

Where in Your Home can Plantation Shutters be Installed?

Due to their aesthetics, density and energy efficiency, plantation shutters are a great addition to bedrooms and living rooms. They are also durable enough to be used in children’s rooms. Fauxwood varieties can also be installed in moisture prone areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.

How Long is the Installation Process?

At Mikes Carpets Flooring & Blinds Centre, we ensure easy and quick installation of plantation shutters. Our shutters are made to be hinged on your window space perfectly. Feel free to call our experts in order to know more about installation time.

What are the Best Types of Plantation Shutters to Invest in?

For a grandiose appearance, timber plantation shutters offer class and elegance. However, if budget is a constraint, fauxwood shutters that are made of PVC offer a similar appearance at minimized cost.

Are Plantation Shutters Durable?

Yes. Mikes Carpets Flooring & Blinds Centre offer a range of high quality, plantation shutters are long lasting. They are easy to maintain and resilient. Additionally, they are also well suited to a family home with kids and pets.

Are roller blinds children safe?

Absolutely. At Mike's Carpets Flooring & Blinds Centre, all our blinds are child-safe in compliance with The Australian Standard for internal blinds . The team are passionate about raising awareness of the risks that loose blind cords pose to child safety. We are always on hand to offer advice on keeping your blinds child safe so for more information. Get in touch with us to know more about our roller blinds.

Why are Roller Blinds a Good Choice?

Roller Blinds provide a higher degree of privacy and temperature control than curtains. They are also available in a wide range of colours, styles, designs and patterns. Additionally, they are extremely user friendly.

How to Clean Your Roller Blinds?

Generally, it is best to follow the manufacturer's instructions when cleaning roller blinds. However, since they are mostly made of fabric, mild detergents or vacuums can be used to give them a basic clean. Nonetheless, it's best to consult or book an appointment with a professional curtain cleaner before doing the job yourself.

How to Select the Best Roller Blind for Your Interiors?

Remembering the effect of colours on your style of interiors can help you select the right roller blinds. As a rule, contemporary interiors can be elevated by dramatic or bold-coloured blinds. For adding a down-to-earth feel to modern interiors, neutral and earthy tones can be used. You can also call our team at Mikes Carpets to guide you through the selection process when going through our versatile collection.

Are Roller Blinds fitted inside or outside the window?

Roller Blinds can be fitted either inside or outside the recess of your window. When fitted inside the recess they look neat and block out light well. To learn more about whether to fit your blinds inside or outside the recess of your window, kindly contact us and our experts will guide you.

Should I replace my carpet?

Usually the lifespan of carpets is around 5years for base range and 15 years for mid and higher ranges depending on the fiber. However, this also depends on the amount of foot-traffic it borne over the years. Usually they are good to go until they tear and become a slip hazard or the fibres get worn out. If you experience at least one of the following you should consider replacing your carpet:

Signs that my carpet needs to be replaced:

A tear or a slip hazard
Fibers are worn out in high traffic areas which leads to thin patches in some places
Subjected to water damage
You are experiencing asthma/allergies
Stains or odour even after steam cleaning
Dampness over long time due to vomit, urine etc can create a sanitation hazard
Growth of mould
Carpet no longer feels soft under feet
Wrinkles or bumps in carpet