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The benefits of garage carpet

February 24, 2019

Did you know NZ is in the top 5 countries for vehicles per capita? It is safe to say that in this day and age nearly everyone owns a car (or two) and most people have a home with a garage.
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Got a garage? Think of the possibilities

February 24, 2019

Even if your garage isn’t this big – or this empty – it still has plenty of potential. Could you turn it into a totally different space?

Does it seem like you aren’t using your garage to its full potential? Could you just as easily keep the car in the driveway and the mower in the garden shed?

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Transformation Tips

February 21, 2019

Garages are not just meant to shelter vehicles; they function as workshop space, additional storage and the hub of summer fun for the whole family. Affordable Garage Carpet has solutions to organise your space to maximise fun for the whole family. Turn a garage disaster into your favourite hangout space! Take back cluttered counters and maximise space...
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Five garage wall storage ideas

February 24, 2019

Leveraging the vertical space in your garage is a great way to get your garage organised and make room on your garage floor. For example, hang tools on the wall instead of having a large container taking up valuable garage floor space.
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Removing pet stains from household carpet

February 24, 2019

New Zealanders are big fans of pets, with more than half (58%) of Kiwis owning at least one catand/or dog. With these high levels of pet ownership it is inevitable that most pet owners willencounter some pet related “spills” on their carpet from time to time.
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Declutter your garage using our ten step programme

February 24, 2019

We come across garages of all shapes and sizes but the common theme amongst them all is they are a well over used storage area that often becomes a dumping ground.

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Safety Tips for Keeping Your Pets in Your Garage

Safety Tips for Keeping Your Pets in Your Garage

August 26, 2019

Our pets are very much part of the family and we know yours are too.

Temperature Regulation - We recommend insulating the ceiling and garage door (the garage carpet aids in this as well) as this is the most effective way to keep the temperature constant, warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

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Pimp your garage and it may even become a real showpiece

March 01, 2019

John Davison, from Affordable Garage Carpet says the garage is now likely to be an extension of the home, not a room where you keep the door closed. 

"Carpet in the garage becoming a must-have, rather than a luxury item," Craig says. "The older generation took a little longer to come around to the idea, but that's changed now as they have seen it laid in friends' houses.

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Tips to clean the garage

February 24, 2019

Like death and taxes, emptying out, and then actually cleaning the garage is an inevitable part of life. Clutter in the garage tends to grow and expand until it fills all the space in the garage.
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Retrofit Your Garage Door With Insulation

August 09, 2021

In the past when homes were built, the intention of a garage was simply for it to be used as exactly that (a garage). This meant there was little thought or planning in the building of the garage in regard to insulating, lighting and functionality.
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Transform Your Garage Into A Home Gym In 7 Easy Steps

Transform Your Garage Into A Home Gym In 7 Easy Steps

April 07, 2020

Spending lockdown (Covid-19) baking delicious food and thinking now would be a good time to covert your garage to a gym? Here’s 7 easy steps to do it. Work out from home and feel great! (Some things you may not be able to do currently but create a list so you know what you need to organise once we are able to do so)...

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How to have a laundry in your garage and make It work!

How to have a laundry in your garage and make It work!

September 16, 2019

Just because your laundry is really a garage doesn’t mean it has to be dark and depressing. Can you paint the corner of your garage where your washer and dryer sit? Perhaps a nice light colour or even some wall decals just to cheer you up when you're getting stains out of clothes. 
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Why don't we extend our garage carpet outside of the garage door or over the front edge of the concrete? Affordable Garage Carpet NZ

Why don't we extend our garage carpet outside of the garage door

June 21, 2024

While there are many similarities between garages, they all differ slightly in regards to the finish of the concrete at the front garage door. Some garages...
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Top 16 Uses For Garage Carpet Blog - Affordable Garage Carpet

Top 16 Uses For Garage Carpet

December 03, 2021

Obviously, we know it can be used in the garage but if something is hard wearing enough to be driven on, waterproof and easy to clean; where else can it be used? The possibilities are endless! We have compiled a list of our “Top 16 Uses For Garage Carpet”.  
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Garage Carpet Comparison Chart

Garage Carpet Comparison Chart

September 11, 2021

A question we get asked daily is "what is the difference between.....garage carpet and.....garage carpet?" We totally understand, we offer you so much choice and it can be confusing trying to work out which carpet is the best for your home...

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Why we don't use household carpet trims to finish the front edge of our garage carpet - Affordable Garage Carpet

Why we don't use household carpet trims to finish the front edge of our garage carpet

June 21, 2024

Household flooring trims (naplock bars or similar) are designed for foot traffic only and are intended to create a smooth transition between different types of floor coverings. While these trims are aesthetically pleasing as they are available in a wide range of styles and colours, they are not designed for garages...
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