Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Premium Flooring Solutions in Lichfield
Established in 1972, Tatlow Carpets has built a reputation as a trusted family-run flooring specialist serving Lichfield and surrounding areas. Our expertise spans over four decades, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern innovations to deliver tailored solutions for residential and commercial clients. We pride ourselves on offering an extensive range of carpets, luxury vinyl tiles, laminate flooring, and bespoke binding services using a 40-year-old in-house machine. Our team of experienced professionals provides free, no-obligation measuring services and personalized guidance to help clients select the perfect flooring solutions.With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we maintain strong relationships with leading brands like Quick-Step Flooring while prioritizing environmental considerations in our product offerings. Our showroom features thousands of samples and ready-made options, including washable door mats and luxury rugs, ensuring every client finds exactly what they need. As a locally rooted business, we understand the unique requirements of our community and strive to make every project a rewarding experience from initial consultation to final installation.
Services
Carpets
Luxury Vinyl Tiles
Laminate Flooring
Binding & Runners
Rugs & Mats
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of family tradition in flooring expertise
- Our team provides free, no-obligation measuring services at your home
- We operate the only in-house binding machine in Lichfield
- We maintain exclusive partnerships with leading flooring brands
- Our showroom features thousands of samples for every flooring need
Services
Carpets
We offer an extensive selection of carpets from plain to patterned designs, including luxury wool twists and contemporary styles. Our experienced estimators provide free home visits for measurements and recommendations, ensuring perfect matches for residential and commercial spaces. With thousands of samples available for borrowing, clients can make informed decisions about their ideal flooring solutions.
Luxury Vinyl Tiles
Durable and water-resistant luxury vinyl tiles provide cost-effective alternatives to natural materials. Our team helps clients create customized looks with various designs and finishes. These low-maintenance floors combine aesthetic appeal with practicality, making them ideal for high-traffic areas while maintaining realistic wood or stone appearances through advanced manufacturing techniques.
Laminate Flooring
Quick-Step laminate flooring offers long-lasting, low-maintenance solutions with authentic wood appearances. Our exclusive range balances environmental considerations with durability, using less timber in construction. Backed by decades of industry expertise, these floors resist scratches and moisture while maintaining elegant aesthetics suitable for modern living spaces.
Binding & Runners
Our unique in-house binding service creates bespoke finishes for carpets and rugs using a 40-year-old machine. Clients choose from various yarn colours, designs, and sizes to match their interiors. We transform off-cuts into functional pieces and offer made-to-measure runners, ensuring perfect fits for staircases, hallways, and special spaces requiring personalized flooring solutions.
Rugs & Mats
We stock numerous rugs and mats in various sizes, colours, and materials including washable options. Our collection combines practicality with style, featuring both ready-made and custom solutions. From statement pieces to functional door mats, our range complements all interior designs while maintaining durability and easy maintenance characteristics suited to modern households.
People
Ken Tatlow
Founder
Ken established Tatlow Carpets in 1972, pioneering the family tradition of flooring excellence. His original showroom in Lichfield's City Arcade laid the foundation for four decades of growth while maintaining core values of quality and customer care.
Jayne Beard
Company Director
With over 32 years' experience, Jayne now leads the business as Director. Daughter of founder Ken, she continues the family legacy by providing expert guidance to customers while overseeing daily operations and maintaining exceptional service standards.
David Hatton
Operations Manager
David has contributed to Tatlow Carpets' success for over 13 years, mastering estimating and operational management. His expertise ensures smooth project execution from showroom consultation to final installation, combining technical knowledge with customer-focused service delivery.
Tom Beard
Sales & Marketing
Tom represents the third generation of the family business, progressing through various roles from fitting to marketing. His passion for continuing Ken's legacy drives innovation while maintaining traditional values, ensuring the company's continued success in modern markets.
Questions
What types of flooring do you offer?
We provide carpets, luxury vinyl tiles, laminate flooring, bespoke binding services, and a wide selection of rugs and mats to suit various interior styles and requirements.
Do you offer measuring services?
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation measuring services with experienced estimators visiting your home or business to discuss your specific flooring needs.
Can I see samples before purchasing?
We offer thousands of samples available for borrowing, allowing you to view flooring options in your own space before making decisions.
Are bespoke flooring solutions available?
Our in-house binding machine creates made-to-measure rugs and runners with customizable yarn colours, designs, and sizes to perfectly fit your requirements.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm at our Britannia Enterprise Park showroom in Lichfield, Staffordshire.
Reviews (5)
Andrew Neal
Nov 26, 2021
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100% recommendation Tom went the extra mile for us to make sure we were ready for a party, polite courteous, not to mention top quality workmanship. I just cant speak highly enough. You most certainly will see us again very soon!!
Sam Leggett
Nov 06, 2021
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Great service provided by Tom, Jayne and the team at Tatlow. Excellent knowledge of products and fitted to a very high standard. So happy with the final result. Thank you
Andy Law
Jun 02, 2021
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Excellent service from start to finish. Would highly recommend. If we have learnt anything from the pandemic we should support our local independent businesses as much as we can.
Samantha Fletcher
Apr 23, 2021
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Great friendly service- would highly recommend. Really valued the guidance & advice when choosing flooring for our new house. The team were very flexible & professional. Really pleased with the result!
Michelle Hey
Apr 17, 2021
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Fantastic customer service from a great family business. Absolutely delighted with my new lounge carpet from quote to fitting very efficient. Thank you Jayne, Tom and David. Ill definitely be returning and highly recommend to anyone.
