McMats Second Hand Carpets

Top 3 Reasons Why Used Carpet is the Best Choice When Looking For Cheap Carpet

2012-02-12T21:26:00.000-08:00

Buying cheap carpet can be a time consuming and frustrating process; from figuring out the best quality material to choosing the right colour through to getting the cloth at the best discount price. These three elements can cause some serious tension between you and your partner if you are not careful...

However, if you are looking for cheap carpet and don't necessarily want to skimp on material or design, then consider buying used carpet. Here are the top 3 reasons why used carpet is the best choice when looking for cheap carpet.

1. Good for the Rest of Your Life

If you buy used carpet from a second hand commercial carpet dealer then you know this carpet is sourced from high rise office blocks and therefore is industrial quality. Often the carpet is heavy duty wool and if not, has been designed for hundreds of people to walk on daily so will wear much longer than domestic synthetic material.

2. Good for the Hip Pocket

You can save up to 60% off new prices when looking for used carpet. Only 33% of a floor is actually seen once carpet is laid down, meaning that if there is some colour variation or wear and tear it can likely be covered with furniture. Let your carpet store know where the furniture is to be placed and they can likely cut the carpet so that if there is any colour variation, that section can go underneath a piece of furniture.

3. Good for the Planet

You will not only feel better about yourself for saving money, you will get the added bonus of knowing you have helped the environment by using a reusable commercial floor covering. Carpet is one of the biggest contributors to landfill and often commercial carpet is thrown out for simple reasons (such as the owner not liking the colour of the carpet, companies undergoing refurbishment or new tenancies). There is often very little wrong with this carpet, so why let this cloth go to waste?

McMats Recycled Carpets is the largest supplier of used carpet in the Southern Hemisphere. They source their carpet from commercial high rise office blocks in and around Melbourne's CBD. The carpet is taken back to their large factory warehouse in Bayswater North, graded out and priced accordingly. Carpet offcuts are sold, large room lots and you may also find some rare and vintage carpets hidden amongst their stock! Visit McMats for more information or call them today on (03) 9761 4451.

Carpet Offcuts Melbourne: 3 Ways To Think Outside the Square, Save Money & Keep the Floor Warm!

2012-02-09T19:23:00.000-08:00

If you are like me and you don't want to spend the big bucks to cover floor areas such as garages, sheds, cubby houses or rental properties, then think outside the square and buy carpet offcuts as a cheap alternative.

Here are three ways to think outside the square when looking for cheap floor coverings so you can save money and keep the floor warm!

1. Carpet Offcuts Make Great Floor Rugs:
It won't be long before winter is on the way and everyone is looking for ways to warm up their home. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on a new rug for your living room floor why not look for carpet offcuts? You can get offcuts cut to size and edges hemmed for a fraction of the cost of buying a new rug. Often you can use the leftover pieces as small mats for other rooms for little to no extra cost or as a hallway runner.

2. Carpet Offcuts and Remnants Make Good Floor Coverings:
Many carpet places sell new remnants cheaply because they are wanting to clear stock or have left over carpet from larger rolls. We have had many customers come into McMats and be amazed at how cheap they can get carpet offcuts for and also how excellent the quality of the carpet is (predominantly commercial grade, heavy duty wool). Quite often the remnants are large enough to carpet a whole room.

3. Carpet Offcuts Are Just As Good as New Carpet:
McMats Recycled Carpets has a stillage out the front of its large factory warehouse with rolls of carpet offcuts from $25 (3.66 wide x approx 2+ metres long). The carpet is commercial carpet, heavy duty wool and is sourced from high rise office blocks in and around Melbourne's CBD. Whilst the offcuts may contain plaster debris, you could pay McMats to clean the carpet for you and organise it to be cut to sized and hemmed or you could just take the roll as is and give it a good vacuum when you get home. The carpet is often end of rolls, may have some colour variation, or very little wrong with it. You are getting an absolute bargain because the company just wants to clear short ends and end of stock. We have had customers successfully carpet caravans, holiday homes, sheds, cubby houses and even dog kennels with our carpet offcuts, which they scored for an absolute bargain!

Visit McMats for more information or call (03) 9761 4451. Think Smart, Think Green, Think McMats.

Carpet Offcuts Melbourne

Carpet Offcuts Melbourne: Wool Carpet, Heavy Duty Commercial Carpet

WALL CARPET - The Perfect Carpet Lining for Your Walls, Ceilings, Sheds...

2012-02-07T23:12:00.000-08:00

Wall Carpet is a perfect option if you are looking to buy carpet to line your walls or ceilings in your home, office, man cave or kids cubby houses.

Check out McMats Recycled Carpets ebay store to see some pics and purchase online. Wall Carpet is only $11 a metre and comes in 1.8 or 2 metres wide.

Cheers,
McMats

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How to Get a 100% Green Star Rating for Your Floor Covering in Three Simple Steps

2012-02-03T19:49:00.000-08:00

Calculating your green star rating can often be a difficult and confusing process when building a new office or undergoing a refurbishment. Thankfully when it comes to your floor coverings, it can be very easy to achieve a 100% green star rating. According to the GBCA, re-used content is defined as "...the amount of an item by area, length, volume or mass (the metric chosen must be justified) that is sourced from a product or material that has already fulfilled its originally intended use". Reusable floor covering options can include second hand commercialcarpet, carpet tiles and vinyl flooring.

Here are three simple steps to ensure your company achieves a 100% green star rating for your floor coverings:

1. Work out what material you are planning to use. Is it new, reused or environmentally innovative? Can you achieve the same objectives by sourcing a secondhand commercial floor covering rather than new.

2. Selecting a secondhand (reusable) floor covering in your new office or refurbishment means you will be automatically be awarded a 100% item score in the Green Star Flooring Calculator (available from Green Building Council Australia's website).

3. Get credits in the Waste Management section of the Green Star rating tools (section #7) by having a carpet recycling company pick up your existing floor coverings who will then reuse that product (turning it into mats, offcuts and / or on-selling to different markets etc). Relevant supporting documentation needs to be recorded, including square meterage and weight in order to track and measure the environmental saving.

Achieving a green star rating is that simple and can have enormous benefits for your company, from decreasing operating costs through to increasing your competitive advantage and attracting more tenancy. If you want your business to be recognized as a leader in the environmental landscape then consider getting a green star rating for your building and make life simple by using second hand commercial carpet or used carpet tiles as your choice of floor covering.

Melbourne based business, McMats Recycled Carpets has been supplying second hand commercial carpet and carpet tiles for over 18 years to a wide variety of markets. They have supplied second hand commercial carpet and carpet tiles in hundreds of schools and investment properties, domestic and office environments, churches and clubs. They will supply their product Australia wide and can send out relevant samples to all areas, including country areas. McMats is a family based business and is the largest supplier of secondhand commercial floor coverings in the Southern Hemisphere. Using McMats to help your company achieve a green star rating is a win win for all. They can not only supply reusable commercial floor coverings, they can salvage existing commercial floor coverings.

Visit McMats for more info or phone (03) 9761 4451.

Seriously Cheap Carpets Melbourne

2012-02-01T22:38:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for seriously cheap carpets Melbourne, then you cannot look past used carpet. McMats Recycled Carpets has been in the business of salvaging reusable commercial floor coverings for over 18 years. Why? Quite simply, the company could not understand why this incredibly durable and long lasting floor covering was being thrown out.

Cheap Carpet is often very thin, very plastic and very rough. Secondhand carpet is predominantly a commercial carpet that has been sourced from high rise office blocks. This means it has been designed for hundreds of people to walk on everyday. This type of carpet lasts years. Most of these carpets are wool, so you are getting wool carpet as your cheap carpet! (Do you know how expensive wool is new??)

This type of carpet is ideal for investment properties, commercial fitouts, hotels, motels, clubs, bars and holiday homes. Commercial carpet is ripped up because of new tenancies, refurbishments, branding or just because the manager didn't like the colour! McMats has taken out carpet from companies that has been on the floor for less than a week.

If you want to save bucks and get cheap carpet, you don't need to skimp on quality. Get an economical and environmental floor covering for up to 60% off the price of new.

Visit McMats for more info.

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2012-01-27T19:36:00.001-08:00

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Looking for Office Carpet? Top 3 Reasons Why Secondhand Commercial Carpet is the Best

2012-01-27T18:20:00.000-08:00

Many businesses these days need to replace their floor coverings because of new tenancies, refurbishments or to fit in with company branding. If you are looking for office carpet, then consider purchasing secondhand commercial carpet. Here are the top three reasons why secondhand commercial carpet is the best.

1. Excellence: This carpet is predominantly wool or heavy duty industrial carpet, designed for hundreds of people to walk on every day. The durability of commercial carpet is second to none and will last years.

2. Environmental: Using a secondhand commercial floor covering is a brilliant way to contribute to your company's sustainability policy. Carpet is a massive contributor to landfill waste and there is often very little wrong with used carpet. Buying a secondhand carpet will always have imperfections, however some companies have ripped up carpet after a week simply because they didn't like the colour. Why on earth would you then throw this product in the tip? Secondhand commercial carpet will automatically give you a 100% green star rating for the floor coverings section.

3. Economical: You can save up to 60% off new prices buying used carpet. New commercial carpet is expensive because of the quality. As mentioned, there will always be idiosyncrasies in secondhand carpet, however you can hide any wear and tear or colour variation under furniture. Carpet that is darker in some areas will blend into the lighter areas, giving it a clean finish over time.

McMATS Recycled Carpets has been in the biz of salvaging commercial carpet for over 18 years. They are the largest supplier of used carpet in the Southern Hemisphere. Think smart, think green, think McMATS.

Give them a call today on (03) 9761 4451 to discuss your floor covering needs or visit http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au

McMats Large Factory Warehouse, Bayswater North

Carpet Tiles Design Ideas: Cheap Carpet Tile Perfect Option for Local Gym Setup

2012-01-26T00:27:00.000-08:00

Carpet Tiles can offer brilliant and affordable design solutions. When you are setting up a new business, using a cheap carpet tile to furnish your floor coverings is a suggestible option; not only will you save time and money (carpet tiles are DIY), you can often pick up a secondhand carpet tile for a fraction of the price than bought new.

In these pics below, local Melbourne Gym owner Timothy Peach, scored a pallet load of mixed factory second carpet tiles for a very cheap price from McMATS Recycled Carpets. The result is fantastic - the room looks bold and interesting and really brightens up the space.

Used Carpet Tiles or Factory Second Carpet Tiles are commercial grade quality, often there is little wrong with them and they wear brilliantly in contrast to a domestic tile. If you have a new business then think smart, think green and think used carpet tiles. As you can see, this cheap carpet tile is a creative and cost effective solution.

Check out McMATS website for more info.

Visit McMATS Recyled Carpets to check out our huge range of Carpet Tiles

Secondhand Carpet Tiles: Design Ideas

2011-12-18T14:43:00.000-08:00

Secondhand Carpet Tiles offer customers not only great affordability, they provide plenty of brilliant design ideas and choices. Below are a few pics from our much loved customers, who have harnessed their creativity and styled up their homes with secondhand carpet tiles.

Remember, McMATS carpet tiles are commercial grade, recycled tiles. We are the largest salvager of secondhand reusable commercial floor coverings in the Southern Hemisphere.

Think Smart, Think Green, Think McMATS.

Bathroom floor, St Kilda East. The original floor was ceramic tiles, pale blue, scungy and cracked. This customer layed secondhand carpet tiles down and the result is fantastic. Use a bath mat to cover the carpet tiles when you get in and out of the shower so tiles don't get wet.

Original flooring that was in the bathroom (above) covered by secondhand carpet tiles.

This customer layed recycled carpet tiles down on his floor in home shed/ converted into an office. Very cool look.

Secondhand carpet tiles, 'uber cool' , layed in customer's shed / home office conversion.

Carpet Tiles: Design Ideas

2011-12-14T19:37:00.000-08:00

As you are well aware, I am a big fan of recycled carpet tiles. If you are looking for design ideas for your floor coverings, carpet tiles are an excellent choice. Recently my friend layed carpet tiles in her kitchen over her existing floor. The kitchen was originally tiled with pale blue ceramic tiles, some were cracked and the overall look was scungy.

She bought 30 carpet tiles (600 x 600 size) in a light cofee colour from McMATS Recycled Carpets. In total the DIY renovation job cost $198, plus there were some left over carpet tiles to keep as spares in case any need to be replaced at a later stage.

Imagine how nice it is going to be in winter? Making that morning cup of coffee will be much more pleasurable when your footsies are warm, don't you agree?

Give us a floor to discuss your floor covering needs (03) 9761 4451.

Cheers,

McMATS

Recycled Carpet Tiles layed on a kitchen floor.

Secondhand carpet tiles sourced from McMATS

Ziggy the Woodle stretching out on freshly layed recycled carpet tiles

Design ideas for laying carpet tiles

Secondhand Carpet / Carpet Tiles: McMATS Customer Testimonials

2011-12-09T15:16:00.000-08:00

Original McMATS Customer (we are talking 18 years ago) is still absolutely chuffed with his purchase of secondhand commercial carpet. Thanks Paul, glad you 'get it'.

For a no frills, no fuss, commercial floor covering at a non commercial price... McMATS.

These two lovely ladies were very happy with their purchase of recycled carpet... considering it took them 1.5 hours to get to McMATS. Thank goodness, we were able to help them out!

Cheers, McMATS.

Secondhand Carpet - Used Carpet A Smart Choice

2011-12-07T15:41:00.000-08:00

Secondhand Carpet - Used Carpet A Smart Choice

Secondhand carpet is the perfect sustainable option for your floor covering needs. Check out our new video with plenty of pics of samples.
Cheers, McMATS.

USED CARPET: 7 Reasons Why You Would Only Buy Used Carpet For Your Home or Investment Property

2011-11-23T14:45:00.000-08:00

Buying carpet can be a real nightmare. It can be difficult to figure out how to get the best material or quality at the right price when there are so many otpions to choose from.

If you are on the hunt for your next floor covering, then you should seriously consider buying used carpet. Below I have listed 7 reasons why you would only buy used carpet for your home or investment property, which I hope will help you in your decision making.

Floor Coverings take the brunt of everything. It is the same as buying a new car, once you drive it out it is a used car. It has been said by elderly carpet layers (rare) that used second hand commercial carpet gets better as it gets older. The carpet actually adjusts to your lifestyle and what is noticeable when the carpet is first laid becomes a distant blur in a very short time.
Used commercial carpets are a superior cloth in contrast to domestic carpets on the market. These carpets are predominantly heavy-duty wool because wool wears very well. They also contains less toxicity on flame than synthetic carpets. Commercial wool carpet comes from high-rise office blocks and is designed for hundreds of people daily to walk on. When it is relayed into a domestic environment normally two adults, maybe four kids and a couple of dogs walk on it. This is still nothing in comparison to what it is designed to take. The architectural specifications on carpet for these buildings are second to none.
When buying carpet, don’t use feel as a guide. Feet should be used to judge, not fingertips. In order to tell how much weave there is dig your finger nails in to try and feel the backing which gives you a good indication of how much carpet there is per square inch. You can work out the quality of the pile this way. Not all used carpet is wool, however because it is industrial quality, even the polyprop or synthetic carpet is incredibly durable and long lasting.
Remember that only 33.3 per cent of your floor is seen after furniture goes in. This means you can get away with colour variations a lot more, so buying used carpet makes total sense.
Speak to your carpet company about where your furniture is going. Your entry hall, lounge room and dining room are the most noticeable areas for your floor coverings because there will be less furniture on these areas. Bedrooms are generally hidden with beds and wardrobes etc. The carpet company can cut your used second hand commercial carpet around your specifications so the carpet has a consistent look to it.
You can save up to 60% off new prices by buying used carpet. I bought used carpet for an investment property 12 months ago (three bedrooms plus lounge). I had been quoted over $3,000 for new carpet (carpet, underlay and laying), that you could literally see through when you held it up against sunlight. New carpet was polyprolene (plastic) and I was looking at the cheapest in stock. I ended up buying used commercial carpet, heavy duty wool, beige colour, thick and soft for $1650 (with underlay and laying).
It takes up to 19kgs of C02 gas to manufacture new carpet. Buying used carpet has massive savings not only on your hip pocket, but on your environmental footprint. Every year, landfill is piled up more and more with commercial floor coverings - from carpet to carpet tiles. Often this product is being thrown out because of new tenancies, refurbishments or because the boss didn't like the colour! Over 50% of the time, there is NOTHING wrong with this product. We can all do our bit to look after the environment and buying a reusable floor covering is one way to do this.

Used Carpet installed in my investment property, 2010. Heavy duty wool carpet, beige colour.

As you know, a great place to go hunting for quality, used commercial carpet in Melbourne is McMats Recycled N’ New Carpets. They have a HUGE range of heavy-duty second hand commercial carpets and industrial carpet tiles. With over 18 years of experience in the biz, you will get an environmentally friendly floor covering for an absolute bargain. Think Smart, Think Green, Think McMATS.

Visit McMATS or phone (03) 9761 4451

Vinyl is Back!

2011-11-22T19:00:00.000-08:00

Check out our new video - VINYL IS BACK! VINYL, VINYL TILES, VINYL WOODEN FLOORING.

New Vinyl in stock. All commercial grade.

Give us a call on (03) 9761 4451

or visit http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au

How NOT to Lay Carpet Tiles

2011-11-17T15:52:00.000-08:00

The boys from McMats Recycled Carpets were sent on a job to rip up these carpet tiles for potential reuse. No problemo, they've done it heaps of times... slight issue though, the carpet tiles had been laid on wet glue! So when it came time to pull them up for the client it proved to be an ardous task, even for our skilled and tough boys.

Tip: If you are going to lay carpet tiles and put adhesive on the floor, make sure it is tacky before you lay carpet tiles.

Never lay carpet tiles on wet glue. Ideally, avoid putting glue on the floor as it is a nightmare to get off.

Cheers, McMATS.

http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au

Vegie Bags - How to Recycle Your Underlay -- McMats Carpet Tips

2011-11-17T14:07:00.000-08:00

Michael from McMats Recycled Carpets shows you how to recycle your underlay. He has created a beautiful vege garden out of underlay. If you want some green ideas leading up to summer, then check out our vid. :)

How To Get Red Wine Stains Out Of Your Carpet in Four Easy Steps

2011-11-09T18:01:00.000-08:00

We all know that this time of the year there are plenty of celebrations. From home parties to office parties, tis the season to entertain! However, hosting a party can be a nightmare for your floor coverings if you don't protect them.

If you have a nasty spill involving red wine, the good news is that in four easy steps you can get red wine stains out of your carpet easily and effortlessly.

Step 1. Apply detergeant solution, blot.
Step 2. Apply vinegar solution, blot.
Step 3. Apply ammonia solution, blot.
Step 4. If necessary, bleach with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate.

The other option of course is to consider recycled carpet tiles! If you get a stain you can rotate the carpet tile or simply replace with a new one. Carpet tiles are an easy DIY, versatile and cost effective floor covering solution.

Hopefully now you will feel more prepared to deal with getting red wine stains out of your carpet and you can relax and enjoy the party!

Cheers,

McMATS Recycled Carpets

How to Get Stains Out of Your Carpet: The Top 7 Stains & How to Deal With Them

2011-11-02T21:42:00.000-07:00

Getting stains out of your carpet can be difficult if you don't get on to it straight away. Below is a guide to help you maintain your carpet. I have outlined the top 7 most common stains that appear on a commercial or domestic carpet and provided tips as to how to get them out so you can keep your carpet lovely and clean. Best of luck....

1. How To Get Adhesive Out of Your Carpet:
Adhesive is generally white or clear in colour. It appears quite sticky and shiny and quite frankly is difficult to get out of carpet. So what to do?
- Roll the adhesive off when it has hardened;
- Next, apply a drycleaning solvent & blot. Repeat this action numerous times.
- Apply a detergeant solution & blot.
- Rinse with water, blot until dry.

2. How to Get Beer Out of Your Carpet:
Beer appears colourless when spilled on carpet, however can look quite yellow and has a stiff finish when it dries.
- Either when wet or dry, apply detergeant solution and blot;
- Apply vinegar solution, blot frequently;
- Rinse with water, blot until dry.
Repeat first two steps if necessary.

3. How to Get Blood Out of Your Carpet
Blood gets darker in colour as it dries and has an irregular edge. The steps to follow are:
- Apply cool detergeant solution, blot;
- Apply cool ammonia solution, blot;
- Apply enzyme detergeant, blot;
- Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry;
- If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution;
You may need to bleach with hydrogen peroxide.
Warning: Do some research about the type of carpet you have before applying ammonia or bleach in case it marks your carpet.

4. How to get Chewing Gum Out of Your Carpet
Chewing gum is a bugger at the best of times, it doesn't matter if it is on your shoe let alone your carpet. However if you find some on the latter, it will tend to have a greyish or pink colour to it and appear rubbery, sticky and built up. In two simple steps you can rid this problem;
- Harden gum with chewing gum remover or an ice cube until it is brittle enough to scrape off with a dull knife or spatula;
- Apply dry cleaning solvent to remove remaining traces.

5. How to Get Chocolate Stains Out of Your Carpet
My theory is chocolate gets on to your carpet because the person is often shoving it into their mouth so quickly that bits naturally fall out. Whether there is truth in this or not, chocolate builds up in your carpet if it lands there. Whilst the method below requires a few different chemicals and solutions, it is a thorough way to get chocolate stains out of your carpet.
- First step is to scrape off as much as possible with a spatula or dull knife;
- Apply cool detergeant solution, blot;
- Apply ammonia solution, blot;
- Apply vinegar solution, blot;
- Apply enzyme detergeant, blot;
- Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.
Repeat steps if necessary.

6. How to Get Coffee Stains Out of Your Carpet
It is easy to spill coffee, especially when your husband makes it too hot...
Coffee looks brown in colour, has an irregular edge and unfortunately gets darker with heat and age, so best to get onto this stain immediately;
- Apply detergeant solution, blot (use enzyme solution if there was cream in the coffee);
- Apply vinegar solution, blot;
- Apply enzyme detergeant, blot;
- Rinse with water, blot until dry;
Repeat steps if necessary. Caution: Ammonia will set stains on wool and silk, but may help in the removal from other fabrics. Do more research before you apply this onto your carpet.

7. How to Get Vomit Out of Your Carpet
I know, why the hell should you have to get vomit out of your carpet? Surely the bubs or your drunk housemate could have made it to the toilet?! Well, sometimes life deals us a short hand and if this happens to you, then put a peg on your nose, take a deep breath and follow these steps:
- Vomit has many different colours to it, absorbs extremely well and builds up in your carpet, so blot up as much as possible;
- Next apply enzyme detergeant, blot;
- Apply amonia solution, blot (see warning about ammonia in step 6);
- Apply vinegear solution, blot;
- Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
If your housemate is the culprit, wait until she or he wakes up and ask them to repeat the steps... if necessary.

I hope you found these tips helpful. In the words of a wise old woman, 'Carpet is only as good as the person who cares for it'.

Bye for Now,

Mantis, on behalf of McMATS Recycled Carpets

http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au

7 Reasons Why You Should Put Down Recycled Carpet Tiles Before New

2011-10-27T18:21:00.000-07:00

If you are thinking of buying carpet tiles, consider purchasing secondhand carpet tiles rather than new. Below I have listed 7 reasons why you should put down recycled carpet tiles before new.

1. Excellence in Quality:
Recycled Carpet Tiles are reusable tiles sourced from commercial high rise office blocks in and around Melbourne's CBD. They are commercial grade in quality and because they were originally designed for high traffic areas they will wear much better than a new domestic grade tile.

2. Economical:
New carpet tiles can retail for around $22 square metre. Recycled carpet tiles are sold for as low as $4.40 a square metre. Obviously the condition varies, so the less you pay, the lesser the condition, however it depends on what area you are going to cover. Why spend heaps of bucks if you are wanting to cover a shed floor, caravan, bungalow or an office space where dirty boots are a common visitor? McMATS Carpets has A, B and C grade tiles. A grade tiles are as new carpet tiles and sold for $17.60 a square metre, B grade tiles which have a bit more wear and tear go for $8.80 a square metre. We have had customers clean B and C grade tiles with a gurney and remarked at how well they cleaned up.

3. Easy to Lay:
Recycled carpet tiles are not only easy to clean, they are easy to lay. You can save on installation costs by laying the carpet tiles yourself. Simply start in the corner of the room and place each tile firmly next to each other. Adhesive can be used in a commercial environment, however as long as your floor is clean and smooth underneath you can simply just lay down and cut into the corners with a sharp stanley knife.

4. Easy to Maintain:
Carpet tiles are a landlord and tenants dream. Did you have a spillage? Replace that carpet tile with another one or put stained carpet tiles under furniture so they are hidden. Essentially you can have a new floor covering for years, rather than having to replace your worn and stained carpet in two to five years time.

5. Environmental:
Did you know that 17.5 kgs of C02 gas is produced for every square metre of carpet tile manufactured? Therefore anyone purchasing used tiles will be avoiding 17.5 kg / m2 in GHG emissions. With the help of InterfaceFLOR's research into the sustainability practices of carpet tile manufacturing, using their calculations we estimate the emissions resulting from 1000 m2 carpet manufactured to be equivalent to 3 cars.

McMATS started salvaging commercial carpet and industrial carpet tiles over 18 years ago, simply driven by the motto 'waste not, want not'. We couldn't see why an industrial quality carpet tile (in often perfect condition) would end up in landfill. We see ourselves as accidental environmental heroes. To be honest, most customers are more attracted to the economics of using recycled carpet tiles, however buying a reusable floor covering is one little step we can all take to look after our Mother Earth.

6. Versatile:
We have an abundance of recycled carpet tiles in stock. You need not be restricted by colour, the size of your space, look, design and feel. Mix and match, create a chequer board pattern or keep it simple. Carpet tiles are a versatile floor covering option that suit many different environments, from investment properties to churches, schools, sheds and kennels!

7. Water Resistant:
If you have flood damage, carpet tiles can be dry cleaned or hit with a gurney and hung up to drip dry. The tile can be reused, rather than replaced. Minimise the upheaval that heavy rain or flood damage can create and wait no more on getting your insurance claim approved.

I hope you found the above reasons informative and that you will consider buying recycled carpet tiles rather than new when you are next on the hunt for your floor covering solution.

McMATS Recycled Carpets and Carpet Tiles aims to make your floor covering decisions simple. No frills, no fuss, just think smart, think green, think McMATS.

Tim sets to work unloading and sorting through the massive load of ex Interface commercial carpet tiles just arrived in store

Red Carpet Runners for Hire Make Me Go Ga Ga!

2011-10-26T22:41:00.000-07:00

New Video:
Red Carpet Runners for Hire Make Me Go Ga Ga!

ReUsable Red Runners Make Me Go Ga Ga

2011-10-19T22:29:00.000-07:00

Red Runners can be hard to come by, especially ones that have been strutted on by celebs such as Lady Ga Ga! Well, McMATS Recycled Carpets happened to be in the right place at the right time recently, and picked up these gorgeous red runners used most recently by Lady Ga Ga during her concert in Sydney, Australia 2011. Who would have thought that Ms Ga Ga was environmental? (Her plastic dress made me a tad suspicious...)

Lady Ga Ga Concert Red Runners available from McMATS

So, if you are looking to jazz up your next premiere event, 21st or housewarming party... then go Ga Ga and give McMATS a call on (03) 9761 4451.

We also have more wine coloured red runners in stock for fabulous hire rates.

http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au

Red Carpet Runners

Large Carpet Tiles 1 Metre x 1 Metre: DIY the Fun Way

2011-10-12T18:19:00.000-07:00

Large Carpet Squares can be hard to come by. The 1 metre by 1 metre Carpet Tile is a perfect floor covering solution for offices, exhibition spaces, bars, nightclubs or motels and hotels.

1metre x 1metre Royal Office Blue Carpet Tiles

Recently McMats Recycled Carpets bought in 540sqm of these large carpet tiles and are selling them direct to public.

1metre x 1metre Royal Office Blue Carpet Tiles

The material is very interesting, almost like marine carpet. What this means is the tile is basically waterproof (a lot of boats use marine carpet) and these easy to lay carpet squares are in excellent condition.

1m x 1m Royal Blue Office Carpet Tiles

Carpet tiles suit not only commercial use but domestic too. Laying these babies is so simple, even an 85 year old customer of ours has done it... so, no excuses. You can lay them loose or you can use solvent free pressure sensitive floor covering adhesive carpet glue for extra hold. Good to glue down near doorways or put a strip down.

Limited Stock of these Royal Office Blue 1metre by 1metre Carpet Tiles in stock, so don't miss out!

1metre x 1metre Royal Office Blue Carpet Tiles

McMATS Recycled Carpets has been in the biz of selling reusable floor coverings for over 18 years. From our experiences, these tiles are hot to trot, selling for $15 each - a bargain. So if you want to grab a floor covering at a non commercial price then give us a holler or phone (03) 9761 4451.

ReUse or Lose: It's Time to Get Cool

2011-10-05T01:36:00.000-07:00

What does it mean to be cool? Are you cool if you are in with the "hip hop diddy daddy" crowd or get low grades and smoke pot? How tiresome is all this? I am bored writing it. As we move into this new era of sustainability, a planetary awakeness ("hey, man, we live on a planet and we just take man, and it don't seem happy man, cos it's all drying up... whoa..."). Forget the politically charged, doom and gloom of climate change for just a minute. Okay? The fact is, mother nature is there for us to use, however we must feed her too. We can do this by reusing. Pretty simple concept when you think about it. What you take out, give back. Replenish the earth.

My vision is that one day littering will be cool, because the products we make will biodegrade, feeding the soil and plants, giving them food and sustenance (inspired by Bill McDonough and Michael Braumgart, Cradle to Cradle).

One day we will drive along highways and see art everywhere made out of trash. The most innovative and creative uses of garbage that make people question who we are, why we consume, what the hell we are doing here...and mostly, what the hell can we do to give back?

Now, to put this whole blog thing into context. Reusable floor coverings are an absolute no brainer. I have said this a number of times. Why wouldn't you buy a secondhand industrial (commercial grade) floor covering? You are getting a reusable product sourced from high rise office blocks - ripped up because it has to be (many contract's state you must get a new floor covering if you are a new owner or take over a joint. Refurbs also happen and / or someone doesn't like the goddam colour of the carpet).

Seriously, if you are spending your time staring intently at the floor then you actually need to see a therapist. Who cares, unless you are a high profile celeb (mind read but lets exclude self confessed greenie Leo Dicaprio from this statement), that there is some colour variation in your carpet?

Recently, we had a couple come in to McMATS, who were in the final process of building their sustainable dream home in Bendigo. Big job. They had already put in a massive amount of time and effort to make the whole project work and ended up at our store (naturally) to purchase their floor coverings - secondhand of course. They walked away with a brilliant piece of cloth at an amazing price. What a nice little showpiece - a lovely addition to their sustainable home. Everything reusable!

Imagine the dinner parties. Drinking wine, eating organic goats cheese on homemade spelt bread, giving tours to all your guest and talking about where everything originally came from - the quirky owners, the history!

Now that is cool people! Stories. Interesting conversation. Wouldn't seeing a home like that make you think about where the things you use everyday actually come from and how you too can make a difference? Forget the fear mongering. We can make a difference by opting out of the bullshit paradigm that has been installed in us - consume, consume, consume, keep up with the bloody Jone's (who are they anyway???). Buying new is boring, it breaks easier and it looks tackier.

Live life on the edge. Build a house out of tyres. Turn trash cans into lampshades. Make your kids design their own toys out of garbage.

Until next time

Mantis for McMATS. :)

USED CARPET TILES = MASS C02 SAVINGS

2011-09-29T17:29:00.000-07:00

18 years ago, when McMats Recycled Carpets set up shop, the terms 'recycling' / 'reuse' and the 'environment' were not part of everyday vernacular. Buying used carpet tiles and even thinking about C02 gas was just not considered.

The years went by and as humans went about life mumbling the mantra 'consume, consume, consume', they forgot that mother earth operates by the principle, 'what you take out, you must give back'. Oops, seems we were so self obsessed with keeping up with the Jones' that we forgot to take note.

Climate change, global warming, Carbon emissions tax - these words come with such heavy connotations. 'Its bullshit', 'The earth is going to explode', 'Look at China, I mean seriously, me taking shorter showers ain't going to make a difference', 'Save our Children!"....

Despite which side of the field you sit on, our company thinks that using reusable floor coverings is a no brainer. With the likes of InterfaceFLOR on board in our ReEntry Program (helping stop carpet tiles from going into landfill unnecessarily), we have managed to get some pretty impressive statistics showing how much C02 gas is actually saved by using secondhand floor coverings.

We now know that 17.5 kg of GHG is produced for every square metre of tile manufactured and can verify this. Therefore anyone purchasing used tiles will be avoid 17.5 kg / m2 GHG emissions. With the help of Interface, from their calculations they estimate the emissions resulting from 1000 m2 carpet manufactured to be equivalent to 3 cars. For more information, check out the following link COOL CARPET

The moral of the story is, think smart, think green, think McMats
(03) 9761 4451.

7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU LAY CARPET TILES

2011-09-22T17:20:00.000-07:00

If you are going to lay carpet tiles then there are 7 things you must know before you start.

Read on...

1. Ascertain whether your floor needs to be prepped to lay the carpet tiles evenly.

2. Prep your floor so it is clean. The floor may just need to be swept or a quick vacuum run over it. If there are serious cracks or the floor is uneven then use a leveling compound. Pour it over the floor (it will find its own level). Fill any serious concrete joins with plaster of paris (in a domestic environment) and use plaster dust in the concrete if in a commercial environment.

3. Have a cup of coffee and wait 15 minutes for it to dry.

4. Take a deep breath and grab the first carpet tile. In a domestic environment, start at one wall (at the entrance) and work your way across (this requires less cutting) and back towards the rear of the room.

5. Lay carpet tiles per the arrow which should be on the back of them.

6. If the carpet tile needs to be cut in, use another tile as a template and cut along it with a sharp stanley knife. Keep the leftover tile to the side as you may need to use this to fill in any edges.

7. Use a strip over the carpet tile that is near the door, if it is not recessed. Domestic tiles don't need to be glued by the way, however for commercial purposes, use pressure senstive glue in a grid pattern (no need to do whole floor).

That's it. Make sure you have some spare carpet tiles so you can make quick repairs at a later date (swapping over any that are stained or worn).

At McMats Recycled Carpets we give you a demonstration before you leave the store in case you have any concerns. Remember, we have had an 85 year old woman lay carpet tiles, so there should be no excuses from you.

HAPPY LAYING!

McMats.

(03) 9761 4451

1m x 1m carpet tiles with ex resident Chook at McMats

Why choose McMats?

2011-09-20T18:02:00.000-07:00

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Did you know that the carpet industry has been investing significant research and resources into developing sustainable practices to reduce carpet waste? In the past old carpet has ended up as landfill. But now, entrepreneurs like McMats have been proactive within the carpet industry by giving old carpets new life.

McMats is working toward a sustainable future by reclaiming and then revitalizing old carpets that can be recycled into another life. All of our recycled carpets are from commercial buildings with only general wear to them (no children or pets have even been near them), they are usually taken due to a change of tenancy. You will find a good range of recycled carpet and carpet tiles at McMats.

The process of bringing new life back to old carpets requires creative thinking and specialist skills and McMats has both. Our customers appear more than pleased to have found their recycled and revived carpets at a price that appeals to all budgets.

Located Factory 1, Cnr Dorset Road & Gabrielle Court, Bayswater North VIC 3153

Carpet Installation Prices - Ten Things You Need to Know

2011-09-07T23:08:00.000-07:00

There are certain things that you should know when finding out how much carpet installation prices are. This is to ensure that you get the most accurate price for your carpet and to avoid additional charges on the day your carpet is being layed.

Below I have listed ten things you need to know to work out your carpet installation prices.

1. Will the existing carpet be removed prior to laying? If not, it is likely your carpet layer will charge for his time and also add on dumping fees.

2. Who will remove the furniture? If the layer has to he will charge you for it and often will not shift or remove any valuables. These should be put away safely by yourself prior to the day.

3. Is the flooring that is being carpeted ceramic or brick? The product can sink into the grooves of ceramic tiles and bricks so the floor may need to be prepped prior or a thick underlay put underneath.

4. Does the carpet layer charge for travel costs? Generally carpet layers won't charge extra for this if you are within a 25km radius from the store's suburb, however best to confirm.

5. Does the room have steps? This can affect the pricing.

6. Do the doors have to be taken off?

7. Does the smooth edge have to be glued as well? This generally only applies when the existing floor is ceramic.

8. Is the concrete of such poor quality that it breaks when a nail is driven in? This can make it difficult to install the smooth edge and may affect the look of the finished product.

9. Is the existing carpet that old that it is rolled and tact down by many pins? If the carpet layer has to remove this it will take added time to pull up and discard.

10. What type of access to the property is available?

All these things determine the costing of your installation. Be armed with all information when speaking to the dudes who are supplying and installing your cloth. A standard lay rate should be around $22 per lineal metre, wallk in and lay. As mentioned, it is always best if you have furniture you want removed by the layers, that all knick knacks are removed by yourself. A lot of layers can handle double beds in the bedroom by leaning up against the wall, laying half, then flicking the bed up against the other wall. Naturally bed coverings will be removed. The more work you do the less it will cost you. Dumping of carpet by carpet companies is very expensive and there is nothing like a Sunday afternoon drive down to the landfill station.

The OH&S five "P’s" – prior preparation prevents piss poor performance, is totally up to the customer to provide. If you find that you have been charged more than quoted, listen to the reasons why. If your carpet counsellor has not milked this information out of you, then they are at fault. Should you wear that extra cost through ignorance? Bad luck, the law says ignorance is no excuse.

For any other tips and advice you may have about finding out carpet installation prices, then give McMats Recycled Commercial Carpets a call on (03) 9761 4451 or visit http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au

Secondhand Commercial Carpet Tiles: Designing Your Office All of a Sudden Became Easy

2011-09-01T23:18:00.001-07:00

"OUTBACK"

Carpet Tile

Sometimes we get in a carpet tile that just screams "lay me on your tourist office floor honey!"

Introducing 'Outback' - the perfect solution for your tourist office, travel agent store or bedroom in Alice Springs… the sky is the limit with this colourful, desert inspired carpet tile.

Condition: Superior Quality: Industrial

Size: 460 x 460

Special Price: $4 per carpet tile

Be Quick, only 220 left. Remember, 5 tiles at this size make up a square metre.

The Truth About Secondhand Carpet

2011-08-26T19:39:00.000-07:00

Hi guys,

Michael from McMats Recycled Commercial Carpets gives you the low down in this 4 part short video series. You get to see secondhand commercial carpet in its raw condition (straight out of high rise office blocks and still with plaster debris on it), then the carpet after it has been steamcleaned. What a difference! Mint piece of cloth priced at $45 a lineal metre. Wool, industrial quality and lovely modern beige colour. I would definitely put this in my own home or even better as cost effective floor covering for investment property. Love it.

Think Smart, Think Green, Think McMats.

Cheers, Mantis.

http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au/

PART 1: The Truth About Secondhand Carpet

PART 2: The Truth About Secondhand Carpet

PART 3: The Truth About Secondhand Carpet

PART 4: The Truth About Secondhand Carpet

Secondhand Carpet: Superior Product, Superior Price

2011-08-24T23:20:00.000-07:00

Buying Secondhand Carpet rather than new carpet for your home, investment property, church, school or office is really a no brainer. Quite simply, if you purchase secondhand carpet that is commercial quality (industrial strength) then you will be getting a superior cloth and also be saving up to 60% off new prices.

Buying secondhand products not only makes sense on the hip pocket, it reduces the resources required to fulfill your needs. Personally, since cottoning on to how good secondhand carpet is (both in quality and price), I have never looked back. Perhaps I would consider buying new carpet if I was refurbishing a prestige home (though I imagine I would probably go way out there and instead put down a secondhand prestige wilton wool patterned rug or runner and use recycled timber as the main flooring)...

I digress. Secondhand carpet not only makes sense from an environmental and economic perspective, it can give properties a competitive edge in the marketplace. Property investors would be smart to use reusable and sustainable products to capitalise on these advantages.

Whilst McMats is always confident it is selling a superior product, one of the biggest frustrations in selling secondhand carpet is making sure people's expectations are met. Being a secondhand product, it comes with its own idiosyncrasies (which we believe is what makes the carpet so special!). However, customers really do need to know that the reusable material is not perfect, hence why they are getting it at such a discounted price.

Below I have listed six of the most frequently asked questions we get asked, which hopefully will alleviate any concerns you may have when considering purchasing secondhand carpet.

1. Where does the secondhand carpet come from that McMats sells?

The secondhand carpet that the McMats C02 Busters Team diverts from landfill, comes from high rise office blocks in and around Melbourne's CBD. These carpets have not been in a domestic environment so contain no messy stuff produced by dogs, cats, kids etc... Carpet from these commercial environments are predominantly wool and designed for hundreds of people to walk on every day. For over 18 years McMats have reused these carpets that would otherwise head straight to the tip.

2. Why does the carpet get reused in the first place?

New tenancies, office refurbishments and wrong colour are just some of the reasons why commercial carpet gets reused. Many times McMats has pulled up heavy duty quality cloth just after it has been laid because the big boss did not like the colour.

3. Does the carpet have stains?

We do not sell carpet with stains (remember no dogs, cats, kids have touched our carpet). Once the carpet is removed, it is taken back to the McMats factory and graded out dependent on condition and priced accordingly. The condition of the carpet can vary - our cheapest carpet may have various wear and tear marks from furniture or office chairs and display more colour variation. This carpet sells quickly though as it is a perfect solution for certain investment properties, sheds, bungalows, caravans, annexes and start up businesses. Once a space is furnished, generally only 33% of your floor is actually seen and after time the colour variation blends into itself so is hardly noticeable.

4. Can you guarantee that the carpet is not going to look secondhand?

No we cannot. Secondhand is secondhand. If you are going to be spending your time staring at the floor and scrutinising your carpet on a daily basis, then the McMats team suggests you go and talk to somebody about the meaning of life.

5. Is the carpet wool or plastic? What's the difference?

Most of our secondhand carpet is wool. Most of what went into high rise office blocks over the last 20 or so years was wool, however these days industrial quality secondhand carpet can often be plastic. There is nothing wrong with this carpet - some people prefer wool, some people don't. Either way you are getting a heavy duty cloth irrespective of what material it is. Ask your carpet counsellor to show you the differences in the material in weight and feel. We believe it is a personal choice, and that neither carpet is more superior than the other.

6. Why is secondhand carpet priced at a lineal metre?

Carpet is manufactured at 3.66 in width by 1 metre. This is a lineal metre and we therefore price our carpet accordingly. You could multiply the square metre price (eg. $7 sqm x 3.66 to work out the lineal metre (in this case totals $25.60 a lineal metre/ broadloom) as a rough guide. Many carpet places will entice you in their doors by displaying the square metre price, which by the time you work out your measurements based on your floorplan equals the same as the broadloom price.

We have had many satisfied customers over the years who have been genuinely surprised at how superior our secondhand carpet is. If you are thinking of buying new carpet, think again and consider using a reusable floor covering. McMats is confident you will be happy.

Cheers,
Mantis
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http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au

Secondhand carpet samples available from McMats Recycled Carpets Factory Warehouse, in Bayswater North, Melbourne. Phone (03) 9761 4451

CARPET TILES: How To Save Millions of Dollars on Protecting Your Car Parts

2011-08-17T20:41:00.000-07:00

It's time to get serious folks. If you want to find out how to save millions of dollars annually on protecting your car parts, then read on....

A leading Australian truck manufacturer saved their company $1.8 million in one year on the throwaway of scratched parts by lining their factory shelving units with CARPET TILES from McMATS Recycled Commercial Carpets.... That's right, $1.8 MILLION DOLLARS just by using CARPET TILES.

Carpet Tiles line shelving unit in car part factory, Melbourne, Australia

Simply cut the carpet tile to fit your shelving unit or pre order tiles to fit

How does it work?

The carpet tiles line the metal racking which protect your parts from getting scratched or damaged.

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Call McMATS today to order your

parts protection units and SAVE MEGA BUCKS for your company.

Phone (03) 9761 4451

http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au

Factory 1, Cnr Dorset Road & Gabrielle Court

Bayswater North VIC 3153

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Samples available Ready made units are available or sized to order to fit your factory or workspace.

Solution Dyed Nylon / New Carpet at Discount Prices

2011-08-11T21:50:00.000-07:00

Hey McMats friends,

check out our new vid showing some off some of our sexy solution dyed nylon samples.

Some Solution Dyed Nylon on Sale - so give us a call to find out more info... there is plenty a bargain to be had.

Cheers, McMats.

http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au

(03) 9761 4451

Prestige Hotel Runners/ RUGS

2011-08-11T16:45:00.000-07:00

Prestige Hotel Runners/ RUGS

Hey Guys, check out our new Animoto Video promoting our very exclusive, one off, hand crafted Hotel Runners / Prestige Rugs. Hope you like it...
mantis.

Recycled Carpet: A No Brainer Solution to Your Company's Green Star Rating

2011-08-10T20:02:00.000-07:00

Think Smart, Think Green, Think McMats

Using Recycled Carpet when refurbishing your company's office or when building new premises is a no brainer in terms of securing a 100% green star rating in floor coverings.

Using a reusable floor covering gets you full percentage points in the green star flooring calculator through Green Building Council Australia. In addition, a secondhand floor covering can contribute to the waste management section in your green star calculation (under Waste Mangement Section 7), as long as there is a paper trail left stating what has been picked up by the relevant company (eg. sqm and weight).

McMats Recycled Commercial Carpets contribution to your green star rating is a very simple story. By using our reusable floor coverings in your building, we will get you 100% in your green star flooring calculator. Total win win for all.

Give us a call on McMats Recycled Commercial Carpets to discuss how we can benefit your green star rating building application.

(03) 9761 4451
http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au/

CARPET TILES - AN UBER COOL FLOOR COVERING

2011-08-05T16:21:00.000-07:00

I recently returned from an overseas holiday to Las Vegas. Now, what does Las Vegas have to do with carpet tiles?

Viva Las Vegas

Well, whilst at the airport I looked down at the floor and lo and behold, what did I see? Some uber cool carpet tiles that McMats is currently stocking!

Uber Cool Carpet Tiles Taking the Floor Covering World By Storm

I just couldn't believe my eyes. Carpet Tiles / used carpet tiles / commercial quality carpet tiles are taking the floor covering world by storm.

Carpet Tiles/Secondhand Carpet Tiles/ Chic Design in Stock at McMats

We have approx 600 of these carpet tiles in stock, priced at $4.40 each. Four carpet tiles make up a square metre remember.

Four Quick Facts About Carpet Tiles:

1. Easy to clean - hit them with a hose and drip dry;

2. Rotatable - if any get stained or dirty, just swap them around (put less good looking ones under furniture) or replace with a new one;

3. You can lay them yourself;

4. No underlay required.

Give us a call at McMATS Recycled Commercial Carpets

(03) 9761 4451

or visit http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au/

Cheers,

Mantis.

Do you feel Lucky?

McMats Recycled Movie Carpet!

2011-07-12T17:18:00.000-07:00

Hey Folks,

We sold this Movie Carpet during our McMats END OF FINANCIAL YEAR SALE through our eBay Store. Just wanted to share with you some pictures that another satisfied McMats customer has sent through.

What an amazing finishing touch to a home theatre!

Visit our eBay store @ http://stores.ebay.com.au/McMATS-Recycled-Commercial-Carpets?_rdc=1

Cheers, McMATS

McMATS Customers C02 Savings Month of June

2011-07-04T19:40:00.000-07:00

McMATS Recycled Commercial Carpets would like to say well done to our eBay customers. We have estimated that by buying our reusable floor coverings during the month of June, 2011 you have contributed to the environment, saving approximately 107,692 kilos of CO2 gas.

Cheers to you all.
McMATS Recycled Commercial Carpets
The largest stockpile of reusable commercial carpets and carpet tiles in the Southern Hemisphere. http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au http://stores.ebay.com.au/McMATS-Recycled-Commercial-Carpets/Other-/_i.html?_fsub=1&_sid=298050574&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au

Home Theatre Carpet / Movie Carpet - A Video Ode

2011-06-19T22:14:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I wonder how on earth I ended up working at McMATS Recycled Carpets. To be honest, I never really thought much about carpet or floor coverings before I found out about these guys. Its funny how you don't often notice things until they come into your life - then all of a sudden you just notice your new discovery more and more, over and over.

That is what I do with carpet now. Everytime I go somewhere I check out what is on the floor. Being the type of person that is attracted to all things weird and wonderful, I must admit that my favourite carpet in stock here at McMATS is the movie carpet or home theatre carpet.

I made a little video the other week - an ode perhaps to movie carpet... or perhaps I had too much time on my hands. Hope you enjoy.

Mantis.
McMATS Recycled Commercial Carpets (and carpet tiles).

In the words of a wise old carpet layer: "floor coverings can be reused man".

AXMINSTER AND WILTON CARPET: THE SUPERIOR CHOICE

2011-06-17T17:17:00.000-07:00

Often we get people calling up to buy secondhand Axminster and Wilton Carpets. Whilst we don't have a huge amount in stock, what we do have shows proves this carpet to be a beautiful cloth.
I thought I would take the time to do a little research about why Axminster and Wilton Carpets are so superior.

Firstly this carpet is machine woven. What exactly does this mean? Well, according to Axminster-Carpets.co.uk "Machine woven carpets like Axminster and Wilton are made by massive looms that weave together ‘bobbins’ of carpet yarn and backing. The finished result, which can be intricately patterned, creates a floor that provides supreme underfoot luxury with high performance."

Sounds lovely doesn't it?

If you buy machine woven carpet then you are investing in cloth that will last up to 30 years. You will often find Axminster or Wilton Carpets in hotels and leisure venues, but many people like to put them in their home as a design statement.

At McMATS Recycled Commercial Carpets we have some bold patterns of Wilton and Axminster carpet in stock.
This one is called RIGHTO and it is priced at $120 a broadloom (3.66 wide):

Righto Wilton Carpet @ $120 BL from McMATS

RIGHTO - Superior Quality Wilton Carpet that can last up to 30 years!

This other carpet is Wilton carpet and is called 'Kew' as we sourced it from a hotel in Kew. Very wild, funky carpet... this one is only $65 a broadloom, which is a great price for such superior quality.

Kew Carpet @ $65 BL from McMATS

If you are on the hunt for a sustainable and funky solution, why not give McMATS a buzz on 03 9761 4451 to find out what we have in stock. Who knows, you may be able to score a superior quality secondhand carpet that is Axminster or Wilton for an absolute bargain....

"You'll never know, if you never give us a go..."

Cheerio, Mantis

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McMATS C02 Savings Month of May

2011-06-14T18:40:00.000-07:00

McMATS Recycled Commercial Carpets would like to say well done to our ebay customers.

We have estimated that by buying our reusable floor coverings during the month of May, 2011 you have contributed to the environment, saving approximately 15,418 kilos of C02 gas.

Cheers to you all.

McMATS Recycled Commercial Carpets

The largest stockpiler of reusable commercial carpets and carpet tiles in the Southern Hemisphere.

http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au

http://stores.ebay.com.au/McMATS-Recycled-Commercial-Carpets/Other-/_i.html?_fsub=1&_sid=298050574&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au

USED CARPET TILES MAKE A COMFY FLOOR FOR HORSE

2011-06-09T00:01:00.000-07:00

NEWS FLASH:

USED CARPET TILES MAKE A COMFY FLOOR FOR HORSES

<a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=61">Image: bk images / FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a>

A young girl came into McMATS Recycled Commercial Carpets the other day and picked up a few second hand carpet tiles (for $1.10 each) to use as a floor covering for her horse at a country show.

What a neat idea. If you have a horse, why not use carpet tiles to help protect the ground and keep their hooves clean....

Fact: did you know that a horse's hoof is like a fingernail? It is always growing and needs to be clipped so that it won't be uncomfortable for the horse. Mmh... see, used carpet tiles just make more and more sense don't they?

Love, McMATS

$1.10 Concrete Grey Carpet Tile from McMATS

CARPET / CARPET TILES / USED CARPET / CHEAP CARPET

2011-05-31T15:57:00.001-07:00

Hey folks,

check out our ebay promotional flyer. We have had a huge range of carpet tiles come into McMATS and are also hosting a END OF FINANCIAL YEAR SALE through our ebay store. Check out our promotional flyer @

http://cgi6.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ManageStorePromoFlyer&flyerid=3024785&storesessionid=56797571&actionmode=print&sourcepage=PageViewStorePromoFlyerSetting

and visit our ebay store @ http://stores.ebay.com.au/McMATS-Recycled-Commercial-Carpets?_rdc=1

to find out more.

Cheers, McMATS

ps. hope you are keeping your feet warm this Winter.... consider purchasing a mat to place over your floorboards or put carpet tiles down in the shed...

http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au

Carpet Tiles Rock

2011-05-26T20:47:00.000-07:00

Yep, that's right folks - we hate to sound like a broken record, but CARPET TILES REALLY DO ROCK! Here are five quick reasons as to why carpet tiles rock:

1. You can lay them yourself
2. You can rotate them if you get any stains or wear and tear on them
3. You can mix and match so do checkerboard patterns or make space look really funky
4. You save on underlay and installation
5. They are industrial commercial grade quality so last for a long, long, long time...

Check out our new video: Carpet Tiles Rock.

McMATS ode to carpet tiles... oh dear, it is Friday after all...
ps. We have just had a HUGE delivery of carpet tiles this week so thousands of colours and styles in stock.
Visit http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au for more details or phone us on (03) 9761 4451

House Mats and Rugs - Your Winter Solution

2011-05-20T20:08:00.000-07:00

This week we received a huge supply of house mats and rugs from our overlocking supplier. They arrived just in time as we have had so many people coming into the store looking for something to place over their floorboards to keep their footsies warm this winter.

Heaps of Rugs in Stock at McMATS & loads of different colours

House mats and rugs are really the perfect winter solution. McMATS Recycled N New Commercial Carpets has plenty of colours and sizes in stock, so come and see us before it gets too cold and your feet freeze to the ground so you can't move anymore...

Warmly yours,

Mantis

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New Mats just delivered to McMATS

Large Rugs in Stock various sizes and colours

House Mats

Mats, mats and more mats.

A chocolate mat that Mantis bought for her cottage in Daylesford... lovely

Recycled Carpet Tiles Best Choice for Model Train Hobbyists

2011-05-09T22:13:00.000-07:00

If you are a model train hobbyist and need a cheap floor covering for your model train room then consider using recycled carpet tiles. We have quite a few model train designers come into our store who use our $1.10 carpet tiles to cover their model train room floor or even to build their model train sets on. Our $1.10 carpet tiles are 460 x 460 - so as a general rule of thumb you need 5 carpet tiles per square metre or if they are 500 x 500 you will need 4 carpet tiles per square metre).

Most model train enthusiasts use their shed to design and build their wonderful worlds and because the sets are lit with lights (generally) the floor covering is not really a major feature of the room, therefore you don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on carpet.

Our recycled carpet tiles are sourced from high rise office blocks, so they are industrial quality and you can install them yourself. This is a rotatable floor covering also so if you get any stains you can just swap them around and they are also very easy to clean. Pick and choose your own carpet tiles and mix and match colours if you so desire.

On a personal note, I must say I am blown away by the talent and creativity of these model train hobbyists.One man came in today and bought 180 carpet tiles for a 36 sqm space (460 x 460) and told me about a friend of his who spent two days on making an oak tree! After looking at some pics of what these guys have actually built, I can see why these men just totally bury themselves in creating this fascinating world. The intricacy of the designs and detail must require a very sharp eye and a fastidious personality I imagine. The wife wasn't as enthusiastic as I was to be honest (she never got to see her husband!!!).

Below are some pics a model train customer sent through to give you an idea of how they can make a room look. The first pic is from his website - so thanks for letting us use that Rodney...The second pic is from his original SFRSD and the last is from his new venture and shows lots of work in progress. Rodney wrote to me in an email and said "the carpet tiles sure do make the room quieter and much more comfortable especially on a chilly day". Cheers mate.

MANTIS 4 McMats Recycled Commercial Carpets & Carpet Tiles
Visit http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au/
or phone us on (03) 9761 4451

Model Train Set one of our talented customers designed & built

McMATS Recycled Carpet Tiles used on model train room floor

Recycled Carpet Tiles

Recycled Carpet Tiles laid on model train room floor

What's the Deal With Cheap Carpet?

2011-04-24T21:47:00.000-07:00

Often people come into McMATS Carpets looking for cheap carpet that we have on offer. The reasons for wanting cheap carpet can vary; from covering a shed floor or investment property, to needing a temporary floor covering option or to protecting the floor if you are hosting a party.

When McMATS Carpets sources its stock from high rise commercial office blocks, we take it back to the factory and grade the carpet out into A, B and C categories. What we label as our party carpet or the cheapest carpet we have in stock is put in the 'C' category. There is nothing wrong with this carpet per se, it just has more uneven wear (office marks) and uneven colour variation than what we would price otherwise in the 'A' and 'B' categories. In our experience, we have found that people have used this carpet in their actual homes without any real issues, simply because once you cover your space with furniture and bits and pieces, you only end up seeing approx 33% of your floor covering.

Many people have walked out happy with this carpet, charged at $25 a broadloom metre (3.66 wide). We have a range of colours and styles in stock and are continually adding to our collection. Check out our container full of rolls out the back to see what we have in store.

Give us a call on (03) 9761 4451 or visit http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au for more information.

Selection of Party Carpet in Stock at McMATS Carpets

This Cheap Carpet has been used in many investment properties over the past few years saving many
property owners huge amounts of money on their floor coverings.

A nice, solid darkish colour available from McMATS

More Cheap Carpet found in our shipping container at McMATS

Movie Carpet / Home Theatre Carpet

2011-04-08T18:17:00.000-07:00

McMATS Recycled Commercial Carpets has recently noticed that more and more people are setting up home theatres in their garage or family room. In order to give their room that special edge or real life 'cinema' feel, people are opting for movie carpet.

Movie Carpet from an actual Cinema

Personally, I love this carpet. I think that it makes a room totally stand out, the designs are bold, the colours are rich and dynamic and the patterns are fun and wild.

McMATS has movie carpet / home theatre carpet in stock with a range of different colours priced at roughly $100 per broadloom metre (or $27 sqm).

Cinema / Home Theatre Carpet

More Movie Carpet available from McMATS

If you want to make your room stand out and be a space where your friends will love to hang out with you on the weekends watching the latest new releases on DVD then consider movie / home theatre carpet.

We have heaps more colours in stock so give us a call if you have your measurements and want to get a quote.

Cheers,

McMATS.
mcmatscarpets@bigpond.com

Carpet Tiles & Chooks at Work

2011-04-03T22:21:00.000-07:00

Twas another exciting weekend at McMATS Recycled Commercial Carpets and Carpet Tiles. The chooks thought they would lend us a hand and made their way into the office late Saturday afternoon. First they inspected our carpet tiles and made sure that they had been laid properly (feedback was positive thank goodness, don't want to get those chooks upset!).

Head chook inspecting carpet tiles http://mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au

Next on the list was viewing the accounts and paperwork for the month. The chooks were impressed that so many people were cottoning on to the fact that carpet tiles are an extremely versatile floor covering. They couldn't believe how cheap McMats onsold their industrial carpet tiles for and how many they actually have in stock! It really gave them something to crow about to their chook friends!

Mrs Chook about to look over the accounts book http://mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au

Although these chooks work (and play) hard, they do like to take a break to show off. Head Chook just loved the way she contrasted with our carpet tiles... so pretty!

Head Chook taking a short posing break
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But straight back to work she got roaming around the office and making sure everything was in pecking order....

Chook hard at Work "not enough time in the day" she clucks to herself...
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Mrs Chook wasn't happy though with the way McMATS were displaying their large range of house mats. Uh oh, time for a quick clean up!

"Who laid these mats?" (mind the pun)
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After a hard day's work the chooks headed back to their pen. Overall, they were happy with the service they received at McMATS and said they would be back this week with a few eggs in exchange for some carpet tiles to line the inside of their home. I must admit that they were quite fussy when it came to choosing a colour. There was a lot of clucking going on between Head Chook and Mrs Chook... I didn't want to get involved.

Mrs Chook leaving the office after a hard day's work
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Sincerely yours,

the Mental Department at McMATS Recycled N New Commercial Carpets.

Proudly sponsored by Mantis.
mcmatscarpets@bigpond.com

A Dynamic Tattoo

How To Work Out How Much Carpet Costs

2011-03-27T20:39:00.000-07:00

When you are shopping around for carpet prices and attempting to work out how much your carpet is going to cost you, there are a few key factors to consider in order to make sure you are getting the best price.

Often you will see cheap carpet priced at $22 or $30 a metre. Now, what you need to realise is that there are two types of metres related to carpet. The first is the original broadloom (which is 3.66 by a metre) and the other is a square metre (1.00). What looks like cheap carpet is usually the square metre price, which when working out your measurements, turns out to be not that cheap once you do the maths.

Let me give you an example of how to work out how much carpet costs.

Let's say you have a property to carpet with three bedrooms, a hallway and a lounge room. Firstly, you would draw a rough plan of what the rooms look like and label them as follows:
R1 = room 1
R2 = room 2
LR = living room
H1 = hallway one
and so on and so forth. It doesn't matter what the drawing looks like, as long as the measurements are accurate and the rooms are labelled clearly and correctly.

Example:
R1 = 3.6 x 3.6 = 12.96 sqm
R2 = 3.3 x 4.85 = 16.1 sqm
R3 = 3.3 x 3 = 9.9 sqm
H1 = 6 x 1.2 = 7.2 sqm
LR = 6.6 x 3.3 = 21.78 sqm

Add the total square meterage up and you get 67.94 sqm in this example. Then you need to divide this by 3.66 to work out the lineal metre price (or broadloom meterage).
So 67.94 / 3.66 = 19 BL.

So if the carpet is priced at $69 a broadloom, you now know that you need 19 broadlooms of carpet, so multiply that by $69 and your carpet will cost you $1,311. Note, this price will likely not include underlay and the laying of the material, so make sure you find out the cost of those extra bits and pieces before you leave the shop. Also note, that my calculations are based on secondhand carpet prices from McMats, which are incredibly economical. This is a McMats formula based on secondhand commercial carpet (which is taken out of high rise office blocks). Because this carpet is reused, you get it at a fraction of the price than if you had of bought new. This formula may not be applicable to other carpet companies.

If the carpet was labelled by the square metre price (say at $30 per sqm) then for 67.94 sqm you would multiply that by $30 and the price would be $2,038. Quite a difference in cost wouldn't you agree?

Why do you multiply by 3.66? Well a broadloom is how carpet is made and also how carpet is generally charged for. The square metre price will always looks cheaper, but may not be the cheapest option at the end of the day.

I hope this post helps you when working out how much your carpet is going to cost you.

Cheers,
McMats
Give us a call on (03) 9761 4451 to work out your floor covering needs.

The boys at McMats Recycled N New Commercial Carpets rolling out carpet to clean.

Ten Things You Can Do With Your Old Carpet

2011-03-21T17:25:00.000-07:00

If you are replacing your old carpet with new or secondhand carpet, consider reusing your old carpet rather than just taking it to the tip.

Below are ten things you can do with your old carpet.

1. Cut your old carpet into pieces and use it as a disposable dog bed cover.

2. Cut up your old carpet to use as floor mats in your ute, car or truck.

3. If you have a caravan consider using it as your floor covering or for the annex. If you don't have a caravan, then find someone who does!

4. Cut up your old carpet into mats and put it on work benches to protect tools.

5. Use the old carpet to line your kids cubby house

6. Line your shed walls to reduce noise getting out to neighbours or use it in a sound studio.

7. Put your old carpet on your concrete floor in your shed so your feet don't get so cold in winter.

8. Use your old carpet as a weed mat and path in your veggie garden. Same goes with your underlay.

9. Line the boot of your car to protect the existing carpet.

10. Sell on EBAY/ Trading Post as party carpet - one off carpet people can use if they are having an outdoor event, in case it rains or they want to protect the existing ground.

I hope this post gives you some ideas about how to recycle your old carpet rather than sending it to landfill.

Cheers,
McMats

Carpet for a Rental Property - Solution Dyed Nylon, Wool or Carpet Tiles?

2011-03-16T21:24:00.000-07:00

We have many customers who come in to McMats asking the question, which carpet is better for a rental property - solution dyed nylon or wool? Whilst there is no real right or wrong answer, the following three questions should be asked to aid in your decision making when deciding what floor material is best for your rental property.

1. What type of property will I be renting out?
2. What type of tenants will I attract?
3. Do I buy cheaper carpet or carpet tiles which I can easily replace if the tenant ruins the carpet?

Wool carpet or solution dyed nylon carpet is undoubtedly the most suitable for an upmarket property. I would never suggest carpet tiles unless you bought expensive quality carpet tiles and went for a bold dynamic colour to give the place a certain edge. Otherwise, a good quality wool carpet or solution dyed nylon is the perfect solution, even if it is secondhand. Remember, second hand carpet is predominantly wool, incredibly resistant and hard wearing (because it comes out of high rise commercial office blocks and is designed for hundreds of people a day to walk on), not to forget you can save up to 60% off new prices.

Second hand Commercial Wool Carpet in my Investment Property, Melbourne

Solution Dyed Nylon is synthetic material and some people are not fans of synthetic products. This carpet is very durable though and often quite stain resistant. Wool carpet is also very durable and can feel a lot nicer. Some customers find that wool is too hard to maintain, whilst others find the opposite. At McMats, we are advocates of opening people's minds to all floor covering options, in particular we like promoting carpet tiles. As mentioned, carpet tiles wouldn't suit a more upmarket property, but if the house is a little rundown or in an area that may attract a 'rougher' type of tenant, then they can be a cost effective and simple solution. This is because you can lay them yourself, so you save on underlay and carpet laying costs, plus if the floor gets stained or dirty, you can replace tiles with new ones (rather than ripping up the whole carpet after a couple of years).

Selection of Carpet Tiles Available from McMats http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au

Solution Dyed Nylon Samples

We often get young couples coming into McMats who have bought their first investment property and who have difficulty separating themselves from what they like to what is a smart (and cost effective) floor covering option. Firstly, it is important to divorce yourself from decor!. We are not suggesting you buy carpet that 'screams' at you, but remember that you really have no way to find out what that person is really like until you have your rental inspection (six months... one year down the track). Even then...

At the end of the day, carpet is only as good as the person who looks after it. It doesn't matter what carpet it is if someone trashes it. Investors need to understand this and purchase accordingly. I once knew a first time property owner who let out his house to two doctors (with two big dogs). Now, you would think being 'doctors' that they would be an ideal tenant, but it took months to get rid of the smell of dog urine after they left their tenancy. It was a timber floor, not concrete and in the end the owner had to replace all the flooring... you just can't judge people really. Expect the worst? One doesn't like to sound so pessimistic, however we all need a reality check at times.

So talk intently to your carpet or floor covering dealer about your property purchase and share as much information as possible so you can buy according to your hip pocket and not what 'turns you on'.

Hope this post has been helpful and if we can 'counsel' you in anyway (preferably to do with issues around floor coverings) then please call us on (03) 9761 4451 or visit McMats.

Cheers, Mantis
for McMats.

McMats Recycled N New Commercial Carpets

CARPET TILES: WANTED - DEAD OR ALIVE

2011-03-06T21:38:00.000-08:00

Used Carpet Tiles / Commercial Carpet Tiles

2011-03-06T21:15:00.000-08:00

Check out our new animoto video promoting our used carpet tiles. Second hand commercial carpet tiles are a brilliant floor covering option - easy to install (DIY), easy to clean (hose and drip dry) and cost effective (no underlay or carpet installation costs).

McMats Recycled Carpets has thousands of used carpet tiles in stock, heaps of different colours and you can mix and match. Used Carpet Tiles are becoming more and more popular as people realise how versatile this floor covering really is. Call McMats on (03) 9761 4451 to discuss your flooring needs or visit McMats. Prices range from $1.10 to $5.50 and carpet tiles are sourced from high rise office blocks, so they are industrial quality. The carpet tiles are graded by their condition and onsold at a price reflective of that. McMats Recycled Carpets act as interceptors of carpet tiles going into landfill unnecessarily. There is nothing wrong with this product most of the time and because of the variety of uses you can use used carpet tiles for (from caravan annexes to dog kennels, rental properties, gyms, churches, schools, you get the drift), we think it is high time people realised the worth of this secondhand product. Carpet Tiles, yea yea.

Used Commercial Carpet & Used Carpet Tiles

2011-02-20T18:03:00.000-08:00

McMats Recycled Commercial Carpets used to display this ad to promote their used commercial carpet and used carpet tiles. I think it is rather amusing. Any thoughts?

USED COMMERCIAL CARPET

"Gee Pet, I wish we could get some commercial grade carpet. It lasts a lot longer than domestic grade".

"Yeah, Darl, and I need some carpet tiles for the sunroom".

"Ok, Darl! Let's go and have a look at MCMATS on the corner of Dorset Road and Gabrielle Court, Bayswater North."

Phone (03) 9761 4451 Fax (03) 9761 4674

"You'll Never, Never Know, if you Never Give Us a Go!

Used Carpet Tiles & Carpet - Everything Old Is New Again

2011-02-14T15:52:00.000-08:00

COMMERCIAL CARPET TILES & COMMERCIAL CARPET RECYCLERS & REMOVALISTS

Press Release for immediate release about McMats Carpets ; titled: 'Used Carpet Tiles & Carpet - Everything Old Is New Again", as at 11 Feb 2011.

Please click on the link below to have a read.
http://www.prlog.org/11291315-carpet-tiles-carpet-everything-old-is-new-again.html

McMats is the largest supplier of used carpet tiles and used commercial carpet; in the Southern Hemisphere. The press release gives you a bit of insight into the owner Michael Hensler's background. He started off as a "self confessed scavenger" and used this behaviour to create a sustainable, environmentally conscious business, McMats Recycled Commercial Carpets well before the environmental debate hit the mainstream media. In fact, recycling wasn't even a word that people knew about 15 - 20 years ago when Michael set up shop.

Have a read. Would love to hear your comments about reusing products, landfill and waste and any other carpet gossip you may have for our readers.

Cheers,
Mantis

Mantis is an Internet Marketer & Content Producer based in Melbourne, Australia.

CARPET TILES C02 SAVINGS & RECYCLING CARPET

2011-02-08T15:28:00.000-08:00

McMats Recycled N New Carpets is having a great start to 2011 with its environmental contribution and C02 savings. We have salvaged a huge load of Carpet Tiles from landfill and already in one load have saved approximately 83,125 kilos of C02 gas. Our company objective is to save 5 million tonnes of C02 gas this year.... will keep you posted.

It has also come to our attention that we may need to rethink our business name. Recycled
is becoming an outdated and unpopular term. Words like reentry, reuse and intercept
are more sexy. Landfill tax costs are going to put a huge amount of pressure on businesses. Recycled is downgrading essentially and environmental agencies are pushing companies to rethink their products and ultimately find ways to is reuse them. What is amusing, is that McMats Carpets have been reusing products for over 18 years. We just coined this recycling because recycling was a word that most people hadn't heard of 20 years ago. The problem with the word recycling now is that it ultimately means using more energy to make the product reusable. McMats Carpets has only been reusing our carpet and Carpet Tiles from the start, we don't re-manufacture our carpet. Make sense? Anyhow, we are throwing around a few names in the office as we don't want to become unpopular or unsexy (lol) so if you have any ideas, give us a holler. Cheers, McMats - Accidental Heroes.
McMats Recycled Carpets

Used Carpet Tiles

2011-02-02T00:19:00.000-08:00

McMats Recycled N New Carpets has been cleaning up their factory and has so many used carpet tiles in stock it is not funny. I produced this quick video on my iphone of Michael talking about how many carpet tiles he actually has in stock. Click on this link Used Carpet Tiles to watch. There are plenty of colours and patterns to choose from and you can mix and match the carpet tiles". McMats is wanting to help out those homes and businesses in Brisbane and Victoria that have been affected by the floods and will discount even further their used carpet tiles stock. Visit http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au/ McMats Recycled N New Carpets or phone (03) 9761 4451 for more info.
Cheers, Mantis.
Used Carpet Tiles

How to Draw A Floor Plan

2011-01-29T18:38:00.000-08:00

How to Draw A Floor Plan

In this video, I am going to show you how to draw a floor plan so you can measure carpet accurately. Measurements are important, do not exaggerate but allow that little bit extra. For the observant eye, can you see what I am holding? U no u want one...

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ps. It is of utmost importance you have drawn a floorplan before you ask for a quote from your carpet company. We need to know your measurements otherwise we can't quote properly okay.
Cheers, McMats

Carpet Tiles - An Exhibition

2011-01-16T19:13:00.000-08:00

Who would of thought of putting on an exhibition featuring carpet tiles? Can a floor covering really be celebrated as an art form? Melbourne based firm PHOOEY ARCHITECTS seem to think so, showcasing a selection of their work on recycled carpet tiles at a recent exhibition called 'UpCycling'.

McMats Recycled Carpets have an excellent working relationship with Phooey and we donated all these carpet tiles for his exhibition late 2010. Peter then had artists print a collection of his works on the carpet tiles.

The exhibition could be likened more to an installation - where the artist uses the space to create and exploit the work. The results of the prints were fantastic and although the clarity of the image may not look as good uploaded on this blog, I hope you get a sense of how innovative and exciting the project was.

So, if you are a visual artist or want to have a play, why not consider using McMats Recycled Carpet Tiles to explore your inner artist. You may be surprised at what you can create.

Yours sincerely,

McMats

http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au

WANTED CARPET TILES: DEAD OR ALIVE

2011-01-13T21:03:00.000-08:00

WANTED!

DEAD OR ALIVE

CARPET TILES

HELP US STOP CARPET TILES

GOING INTO LANDFILL

UNNECESSARILY

ANY QUANTITY FROM 200 SQ MTRS TO 500,000 SQ MTRS

MCMATS RECYCLED CARPETS

http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au/

(03) 9761 4451

Automotive Carpet - Cheap Alternative

2011-01-05T14:36:00.000-08:00

Automotive carpet (car carpet) is generally a material molded to fit your car and it should be unpressed and blank. It is generally not cheap, however if you are willing to consider an alternative do it yourself option then you can get car carpet blanks (unmolded) from McMats Recycled N New Carpets for just $35. Heck, you could use your hair dryer to heat the car carpet and mold it to the floor yourself... (don't try this at home if you are under 18).

Not only do we help you save money when it comes to automotive carpet, we offer a fantastic solution to those nasty oil leaks. Show me a car that doesn’t secrete something. Fastidious owners of new abodes often find the floor of their garage marked with a black heart from their leaking vehicle. We suggest that to accommodate this unwelcome invitation you place a piece of woollen carpet on your garage floor so it can absorb and hide that hideous reflection. Even a carpet tile at half a metre square, suffices to do the same job. For one dollar? You got to be kidding? I kid you not.

http://www.mcmatsrecycledcarpets.com.au/

ps. We also have Van Mats for $25

pps. This dog is not for sale.