Carpet Tiles
Carpet tiles or carpet squares are another option to the standard carpet rolls. They are also easy to install, because carpet tiles come with pros and cons. In the beginning they where used public places such as in airports and schools, but now they started to be popular in residential applications. If you will decide to buy a carpet roll you have to debate a lot of things.
Styles of Carpet Tile
Carpet tiles come in many different styles and colors. They are available in: various sizes, multiple fiber types, pile styles, manufactured types, and adhesive types. This means you can likely find a carpet tile equivalent for the roll of carpet you were considering or would have otherwise used in your home. The major difference between standard carpet rolls is the tile backing material. The backing material options include: vinyl, fiberglass, vinyl/fiberglass,urethane, woven polypropylene, and recycled vinyl, though there may be others. More important than the type of backing is the manufacturer’s warranty, which will protect the investment against shrinking, buckling and curling. When this happens to the tiles, it not only creates an eyesore, but may present a safety hazard because it is easier to trip and fall.
Carpet tiles can be found in a variety of styles and colors. You may chose multiple fiber types, pile styles, manufactured types, adhesive types. The difference that it is made between standard carpet rolls and carpet tiles is the tile backing materal. The backin material can be made from: vinyl, fiberglass, vinyl/fiberglass, urethane, woven polypropylene or recycled vinyl.
More crucial than the type of backing is the manufacturer’s warranty, which will defend the investment against shrinking, buckling and curling. When this happens to the tiles, it not only creates an eyesore, but may present a safety hazard because it is easier to trip and fall.
Choosing Your Carpet Tiles
The most important when you select carpet tiles is to remember the bigger picture, beyond the choice of color and style. If your idea is to use the tiles for a pattern, you have to picture the floor as a whole will help keep the finished floor from looking like a crazy pattern. Another aspect that is also important is the tiles sizes, wich are available in a variety of options. The size will affect the overall floor picture.
Pros of Carpet Tiles
Carpet tiles are profitable because:
The installation quite easier than standard carpet and they come with do-it-yourself kits. These kits make it simple with steps, and even measuring the tiles to be ready for plantation.
The tiles don`t need any padding or glue for installation. The carpet tiles can be removed one by one for cleaning and after place it back when it`s dry. Clearly if you damage a tile you can replace it without replacing the whole floor.
Carpet tiles allow for freedom with design, allowing you to give more depth and texture to a room.
Cons of Carpet Tiles
Carpet tiles have also some disadvantages, including:
The seams of the carpet tiles are more easily seen when compared to wall-to-wall carpet rolls. Without careful installation, the seams could appear mismatched.
Carpet tiles are less durable to wall-to-wall carpet, meaning they will wear down faster. When used in high circulated places, they are more likely to come up at the edges.
Like their carpet roll counterpart, they are not ideal for areas subject to moisture where mold and mildew may become an issue. The subfloor needs to be clean and even for the best possible installation result.
Carpet tiles are generally more expensive than carpet rolls.
If you consider this information, you`ll be able to make the right decision for your budget.