Carpet tiles, especially for domestic and residential use, are a practical alternative and as such are gaining ground in the home flooring market. There are numerous vendors and brands and they are used not only in America, but also in Europe and the rest of the world. This is due to its versatility, design possibilities and ease of installation (with corresponding cost savings).
One of the main benefits is that with carpet tiles you can easily replace individual flooring or tiles and even remodel creating a new look in no time.
Carpet squares (modular carpet and carpet tiles are the same thing) are durable, easy to replace, and give a room a homey feel. Now there are even tiles that do not need to be glued to the ground, but simply by placing them tightly against each other, they are placed and remain firm by their own weight resting on the ground.
Carpet tiles have the advantage that they can be quickly moved to make the space comfortable and, in the event of a mishap, quickly replaced.
They still have the benefits of regular carpet providing warmth, sound insulation and as the backing, higher quality than regular carpet, is an integral part of the tile, there is no need for additional padding, this both reduces the cost of additional padding and the cost of installation.
You will find mosaic tiles that come in a variety of sizes, usually 18 x 18 inches and 40 x 40 or 50 x 50 cm square, as well as other shapes and in many different colors and qualities.
Self-adhesive carpet tiles
Self-adhesive carpet tiles are extremely affordable, depending on the quality you are looking for. On the back there is an adhesive layer with a film around it. When laying, simply peel off the foil and stick the tile.
Self-laying carpet tiles
Still relatively new are even the lying carpet squares. They have a special, heavy coating on the back, usually made of PVC. This makes them more stable and stronger.
Numerous design options
In all types of tiles, there are countless design possibilities. They are being made in a wide variety of materials, from needle felt, nylon thread, coconut, sisal and other natural fibers. The variety also goes beyond color and color based designs as they are also produced with different textures ranging from loop pile to cut pile and a whole host of combinations including yarn height differences in the same tile.
Shapes are no longer just square. You have many options to choose from with different geometric shapes such as rectangles, pentagons, and many other designs. This gives you endless design options, especially since it allows you to create your own designs with the colors. (Still the squares are easier to install and put together).
Watch out
Its most outstanding advantage is related to care. Murphy’s Law generally has a lot to say when it comes to carpets, like “if the glass is full, it will spill on the carpet.” When it happens and worst comes to worst, just change the individual tile. So it’s always a good idea to stock up on a few individual tiles.
Normal care is the same as for roll rugs. Regular vacuuming and cleaning. In general, carpet tiles are easier to clean and more durable than deep pile carpet.