With the end of the academic year looming, many universities and colleges are planning to refurbish or replace their student accommodation flooring. In this article Heckmondwike reveals the five things that characterise the perfect carpet for student accommodation.

It must be durable
Longevity is undeniably the most important consideration when it comes to carpet, especially carpet in student accommodation, which must be able to withstand heavy footfall and the inevitable wear and tear that comes with student life. Supacord carpet has a robust, tight rib structure, plus anti-slip properties which makes it ideal for student accommodation; it provides a durable and stylish flooring solution for bedrooms, corridors and communal areas.

It must have wide appeal
Array carpet tiles are available in a broad range of muted colourways that blend well with contrasting colour options from the Broadrib range. Both ranges are the perfect choice for areas that need to look great, whilst offering that essential long-term performance.

It must help to keep the peace
In the acoustic sense at least. A carpet that minimises the chance of sound reverberation is surely a must in busy, student accommodation. The Array carpet is designed specifically for educational applications, and incorporates acoustic properties to help keep noise transmission low; absolutely essential in student accommodation!

It must support sustainability goals
Heckmondwike products are made in Yorkshire, with the fibres sourced locally, lowering the carbon footprint. Their fibre bonded carpet, with its thermal properties, helps to keep the costs of energy bills down in student accommodation.

Maintenance must not be difficult or expensive
Different types of accommodation will have differing levels of traffic and will require specific performance qualities from a carpet. Entrance and communal areas in halls of residence for example, will have significant footfall and require harder-wearing carpet, like that in the Hippo range.