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20May,2025

The Power of Carpet Sample Boards: Turn Touch Into Trust

BY : Russell Fairweather

If you’re in the carpet industry, you already know that nothing beats the feel of quality underfoot.

 

But getting that luxurious texture and colour variation across in a brochure or digital image? Nearly impossible.

 

That’s where carpet sample boards come in—and they’re one of the smartest tools you can add to your sales arsenal.

 

Whether you’re showcasing plush Saxony, rugged Berber, or high-performance commercial carpet tiles, our bespoke carpet display boards help you present your product range in a way that’s tangible, professional, and portable.

 

Why Carpet Sample Boards Work So Well

Carpet buying is tactile. Customers want to touch, compare pile heights, and see how colours shift in different lights. Loose swatches can get lost, damaged, or look messy—especially in a showroom or on a sales visit.

Our sample boards are designed to solve that.


Here’s how they add value:

  • Organised Presentation – Group collections by style, colour or range for fast, informed choices.
  • Custom Branding – Add your logo, range names, installation guides and even QR codes for instant product access.
  • Portable & Lightweight – Great for showroom displays and sales teams on the move.
  • Durable Construction – Made from solid foam PVC that holds up against daily handling.

 

 

Image of a sample board ideal for a carpet or vinyl flooring company to use. Used in a blog post by the Sample Board Company, the UK's premier tile sample board manufacturer.

 

 

Make Every Square Inch Count

 From textured loop pile to wool blends, the right board layout helps you tell the story of your carpet range.


You can include:

  • Fibre type (nylon, polyester, wool, etc.)
  • Wear rating & stain resistance
  • Backing types & underlay options
  • Suitable room types (e.g. high-traffic, residential, commercial)

 

A structured, branded board also improves buyer confidence—and when your board looks smart, so does your business.

 

The Ideal Tool for Sales Teams & Showrooms

Want a carpet sample board that works as hard as your reps do?

Ours come with optional cut-out handles, stands to fit multiple boards in, or can even be wall-mounted. You can match colours to your branding, add high-res imagery, and choose from single-product boards to multi-range layouts.

 

Get in touch to see how our boards can transform the way your customers experience carpet—from the first touch to final sale.