Carpet shop near me: the Gillingham showroom
Find our carpet and flooring showroom in Gillingham, Kent. On-site parking, full rolls to walk on, and samples to take home.
Typing 'carpet shop near me' into a search bar usually means one thing: you want to see and feel a floor before you commit to it. Our showroom is at Unit 9, Matilda Close, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0PY, with parking on-site at the unit, so you can pull up, walk in, and start looking without circling a car park first.
Inside you will find large samples and full rolls of carpet, along with vinyl, LVT and laminate boards laid out under proper light. A screen cannot show you pile depth, board texture or how a sheen level catches daylight versus a lamp in the evening. Standing on a carpet and pressing a hand into it tells you things a photograph never will.
We share the address with our sister company, Kent Carpet Warehouse, a distinct brand under the same roof rather than a duplicate showroom. Between the two, you get a wide run of carpet, vinyl, LVT and laminate to compare side by side, whether you already know what you want or you are starting from nothing.
Why colour and texture change once you leave the screen
Every screen renders colour slightly differently, and product photography is often lit in a studio that has nothing to do with your living room. A carpet that looks warm grey on a laptop can read blue or green once it sits under your own light fittings.
In the showroom you can move a sample from a spot lit by daylight through the window to a corner lit by a downlight, which is roughly what your room will do across a day. Pile depth and board texture also only make sense under your fingers, not your thumb scrolling a page.
What to bring on your first visit
You do not need finished plans to get value from a visit. Rough sizes for the room, a couple of photos taken from the doorway, and any paint or sofa swatch you are working around will let staff point you toward colours and finishes that actually suit the space.
If you already have exact measurements, bring them, but an estimate is enough for a first look. The more context staff have, the less time you spend narrowing down options that were never going to work in your room.
- Rough room dimensions, even estimated in paces
- Photos of the room in daylight and under normal lighting
- A paint chip, tile sample or fabric swatch from the room
- Notes on foot traffic, pets or underfloor heating
- Your rough budget range so options can be filtered sensibly
What happens once you are through the door
A member of staff will talk through what the room is used for, who lives with the flooring day to day, and what has frustrated you about the current floor. From there they narrow the wide range down to a shortlist you can actually handle and compare.
You are welcome to take samples home to check them against your lighting and furniture over a few days. There is no pressure to decide on the spot, and most people who buy from us have taken at least one sample away before ordering.
Booking a free measure versus taking samples home
Once you have narrowed things down, the next step is either bringing in your own room sizes for a rough quote or booking a free measure so someone visits and takes exact figures. A free measure removes the guesswork from quantity and gives you a written quote based on the real room, not an estimate.
If you already have accurate measurements from a previous quote or a builder, we can work from those, but a free measure is the more reliable route when the room has awkward angles, bay windows or stairs.
| Step | Bring your own sizes | Book a free measure |
|---|---|---|
| Who measures | You, at home | Our team, on site |
| Best for | Simple, square rooms | Awkward shapes, stairs, bays |
| Result | Rough written quote | Accurate written quote |
Supply only or fitting included
Not everyone who visits wants us to fit the floor. Some customers have their own fitter or plan to lay the flooring themselves and want supply only, collecting the product from the Gillingham unit once it has arrived.
Others want the full job handled, from survey through to fitting, with old flooring lifted and disposed of and one point of contact throughout. Both routes are available and staff can talk through which suits your situation once you have chosen a product.
Which Kent towns customers travel from
Gillingham sits within reach of a wide spread of Kent, and customers regularly visit from across Medway and beyond, including Chatham, Rainham, Rochester, Sittingbourne and Maidstone, as well as from the wider Kent area.
Wherever you are travelling from, the on-site parking at Matilda Close means you are not hunting for a space once you arrive, and the showroom layout is set up so a single visit can cover carpet, vinyl, LVT and laminate without needing to come back twice.
- Chatham and Rainham
- Rochester and Strood
- Sittingbourne and the Isle of Sheppey
- Maidstone and the surrounding villages
- Wider Medway and North Kent
Confirming when to visit
Rather than list opening hours here that could change, the most reliable way to confirm when the showroom is open is to call ahead. This also lets staff know roughly what you are looking for so they can have relevant samples ready when you arrive.
If you are travelling any distance, a quick call before setting off means you will not arrive to find the team occupied with a scheduled appointment elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
- Where exactly is the showroom?
- The showroom is at Unit 9, Matilda Close, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0PY, with parking available on-site at the unit so you can park close to the door.
- Do I need an appointment to visit?
- You are welcome to visit and browse the range without booking, though calling ahead to confirm hours means staff can be ready with relevant samples for what you are looking for.
- Can I take samples home?
- Yes, large samples can be taken home so you can check colour and texture against your own lighting and furniture before deciding, with no obligation to buy on the day.
- Is Kent Carpet Warehouse a different shop?
- Kent Carpet Warehouse is a sister company sharing the same Matilda Close address. It is a distinct brand rather than a duplicate showroom, and between the two you can compare a wide range of flooring in one visit.
- What should I bring on my first visit?
- Rough room sizes, photos of the space, and any paint or fabric swatch you are working around are enough to get useful guidance. Exact measurements are not required for a first look.
- Can I buy supply only and fit it myself?
- Yes, supply only is available for customers with their own fitter or who plan to fit the floor themselves. You collect the order from the Gillingham unit once it has arrived.
- How do I book a free measure?
- Speak to a member of staff in the showroom or contact us to arrange a visit. A free measure gives an accurate written quote based on the real room rather than an estimate.
- What are your opening hours?
- Hours can vary, so the most reliable way to confirm when the showroom is open is to call ahead before you visit, especially if you are travelling any distance.
Where to go next
Address, parking and what to expect on arrival.
Browse the carpet options on display in the showroom.
Compare LVT boards alongside carpet under the same light.
Employed fitters for a full supply and fit service.
Call ahead to confirm hours before you travel.
Measure a room for carpet, LVT or laminate without ordering short: roll widths, waste allowance, doorways, stairs and the mistakes that cost a second delivery.
A realistic timeline of what to expect on the day your new flooring is fitted, and how to prepare your home beforehand.
Not all underlay is equal. Compare foam, rubber, fibre and PU underlays for comfort, sound and durability.
Free measure, free written quote
Call ahead to confirm hours, then visit the Gillingham showroom to see and feel the range in person.
Showroom and warehouse: Unit 9, Matilda Close, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0PY