What is a carpet tile?

Carpet tiles are carpeting available in square tiles or rectangular planks. Carpet tiles are available in a variety of sizes, based on the manufacturer. The most common tile size is 50 x 50cm. This makes fitting your flooring extremely easy and minimises waste. Carpet tiles often have additional qualities that are unavailable with full size carpeting due to size and materials.

What are carpet tiles made of?

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Carpet tiles are manufactured in multiple layers. These top layer, sometimes referred to as the wear layer or pile, consists of a fibrous material and a backing layer. There are a wide range of fibres used to create the carpet pile, such as wool, jute, goat hair, cotton, or synthetic materials. The top layer is then fixed to a carrier layer. Finally, the carpet tile is fixed to the backing. The backing is usually crafted from an extremely durable, as the backing provides a majority of the durability of the tile.

What are the benefits of carpet tiles?

Easy to Clean:

Carpet tiles are great for both commercial and domestic uses. Carpet tiles are easy to maintain. They are very robust, which makes them last a long time. They are easy to clean and individual tiles can be easily moved or replaced if stained or damaged.

Endless Design Options:

Carpet tiles have a unique design quality, as they can be mixed and matched to create designs and patterns in your floor design. This allows you to add a sense of fun or depth to your space. Carpet tiles can also be installed in a solid colour, creating a smooth and seamless flooring.

Easy to Transport:

Carpet tiles are also easier to transport and store. Carpet tiles are shipped in boxes, which can be stacked on a palate if large quantities are ordered. This is a nice contrast to the large rolls of broadloom carpeting. This saves money and time when it comes to shipment as well.

No matter what you are looking for in a flooring design, there are carpet tiles created to suit your needs. Carpet tiles are available in incredibly affordable ranges as well as luxurious pile carpeting. It is manufactured featuring loop piles, shag piles, and velour piles. There are no limits to the design and feel of your home or business when it comes to carpet tiles.