Hi Tom. Do you have a damp course in the porch or any heating? Laminate will trap moisture below it, and induce moisture from the subsoil if no...
I agree. There seems to be a general reduction in quality.
Coir does not take dye well. Whichever colour you buy, it will fade back to natural in time and with use. The best brand I have known is Fitswell.
Yes, it is quite possible that the carpet needs to burst. But check the specification supplied. It can also depend on the fibre the carpet is made...