Felt Backed Carpets for Easy, Affordable Fitting
At Urmston Carpets, we stock a huge selection of felt backed carpets – perfect for anyone looking for great value flooring that’s easy to fit and comfortable underfoot.
Felt backed carpets are ideal for DIY installations, rental properties, and budget-friendly makeovers. They can be fitted with or without underlay, making them a quick and cost-effective flooring solution.
What Are Felt Backed Carpets?
A felt backed carpet has a built-in felt layer that provides extra comfort and insulation, meaning there’s no need for separate underlay. This makes it an excellent option if you want an easy-fit carpet that still feels soft and warm underfoot.
Benefits of Felt Backed Carpets:
Can be fitted directly to the floor (no underlay required)
Soft, cushioned feel underfoot
Affordable and great for quick installations
Easy to cut, shape, and fit yourself
Available in a wide range of colours and textures
Ideal for landlords, rentals, and high-turnover properties
Why Choose a Felt Backed Carpet?
Felt backing gives your carpet extra flexibility and comfort while keeping costs down. It’s perfect for:
Bedrooms and Living Rooms – cosy and comfortable underfoot.
Rented Homes – durable, affordable, and easy to replace.
Quick Home Refreshes – ideal when you want a fresh look fast.
DIY Fitting – no professional tools or stretching required.
💡 Tip: For busy homes or high traffic areas, we recommend combining your felt backed carpet with a hard wearing twist pile for longer life.
Popular Felt Backed Carpets We Stock
At Urmston Carpets, we offer a wide selection of quality felt backed carpets from trusted UK brands.
Customer Favourites Include:
Cormar Primo Plus Felt Back – durable and stain resistant.
Furlong Soft Touch Felt Range – soft pile and excellent value.
Lifestyle Floors Kensington Felt Back – budget-friendly with great wear performance.
Associated Weavers Velvet Feel Felt Carpet – perfect blend of softness and practicality.
Abingdon Stainfree Felt Collection – bleach cleanable and ideal for family homes.
All available in modern neutral tones such as grey, beige, and cream, as well as bold patterned options.
Easy Installation & Low Maintenance
Felt backed carpets can be fitted quickly — no grippers, no fuss.
They’re perfect for DIY fitting or for a fast turnaround by our professional team.
We also offer:
Carpet cutting and delivery service
Free measuring and estimating
Old carpet uplift and removal
Expert advice on fitting and maintenance
See our Carpet Fitting & Installation page for details.
Combine Comfort and Value
Felt backed carpets don’t compromise on comfort. Pair them with our:
Soft Carpets for a cosy bedroom feel
Hard Wearing Carpets for high-traffic areas
Stain Resistant Carpets for family homes
What our customers have to say...
EXCELLENT Based on 457 reviews Posted on Hayley Nicole08/06/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So happy with our bedroom flooring! Fitted by James who has done a brilliant job, thank you!Posted on Leah Farrell05/06/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Recently bought carpet from Urmston Carpets, had much better experience than at other carpet shops in the area! No pressure selling, but some great advice when I asked for it from Rob and Adrian. I was on a tight schedule for fitting and Urmston carpets got it sorted! Carpets were fitted by Liam and Marco who did a fab job and were really friendly. They went above and beyond, even offering to carry in my new sofa that arrived whilst they were there! 5 star service!! Thanks all ☺️Posted on Adrian Mcmahon05/06/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Always great service here. Kieran was amazing, knowledgeable and helpful. Always use Urmston carpets.Posted on Aunty Ginger05/06/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently recarpeted my full house. I would guess the previous carpet hasn’t been changed for c30 years plus by the last owner and that meant all the underlay just crumbled. It was very messy and demanding job and I didn’t envy whoever had to do it. Liam and Marco the carpet fitters came and were awesome, good communication, worked hard, didn’t slack off at all and they were funny and personable. If you’re getting your house done, ask for these guys, they were great, and I love my new carpet.Posted on Tom Davenport31/05/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Visited the store in Urmston to purchase some entrance matting. Very positive experience, friendly and helpful staff, good range of stock, fair prices. Will definitely use again in the future.Posted on Julie White White30/05/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Liam and Marco are amazing at their job , so friendly and attentive, they cleaned up after the fitting and gave very good advice , absolutely no negative points with these to guysPosted on Karen Shotbolt22/05/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Visited Urmston Carpets, was greeted by Karl, I explained what type of carpet I was looking for (which I didn't think I would be able to get) and he took me straight to four different ranges and went through the differences of the ranges, no pressure whatsoever, I went away with a carpet sample book, discussed with my husband and called Karl to order the carpet, Karl knew that I wanted the carpet fitting during a certain week and managed to sort everything so that it was fitted in good time for our family event. The carpet fitter (Andy) was also so helpful, he even helped my husband carry a TV stand back into the room once the carpet had been laid. It makes a refreshing change not to be pressured into making a purchase or buying ad-ons. Would definitely recommend.Posted on Alice Jones14/05/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks to Karl for all the help. Great customer service, outstanding value!Posted on Ian Weston14/05/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant job done by James! Would highly recommend. Will be back for our next carpet :-)
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Hard Wearing Carpet FAQs
Yes, that’s one of the main benefits. The built-in felt layer provides comfort and insulation, so underlay isn’t required.
Yes. They’re designed for moderate to high use and work well in most domestic spaces, especially when fitted properly.
Felt back carpets can be fitted directly onto the floor, while action back carpets require underlay and grippers for installation.
They can be used on stairs, but we generally recommend a hard wearing twist or loop pile carpet for maximum durability.
Yes. Most are bleach-cleanable and low maintenance — perfect for family homes or rental properties.
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Visit Our Manchester Carpet Showroom
Visit Urmston Carpets, your local Manchester Carpet Factory Outlet, and explore our full range of felt backed carpets in person.
Located in Urmston, we serve Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Wythenshawe, Eccles, and all surrounding areas of Greater manchester. Cheshire and Lancashire
Free local delivery and fast fitting available.