subject: Why choose carpet tiles as a floor covering? [print this page] Why choose carpet tiles as a floor covering?
With over two thousand years of history behind your traditional carpet, Carpet Tiles are a mere infant in comparison. With the need for a floor covering which was easy to transport to and install in office blocks and retailers, the first carpet tiles were produced in the 1960s. They were also rapidly accepted for homes as a hardwearing alternative to traditional broadloom carpet. With the quality of carpet tiles and new designs been continuously introduced interior designers and magazines are increasingly presenting carpet tiles as a new design trend.
So what are the advantages of Carpet Tiles as floor coverings?
Carpet Tiles The cost effective floor covering
The increase in quality of carpet tiles has fortunately not been followed by an increase in price with Carpet Tiles available from 6 per square metre for both Nylon and Polyproylene Carpet Tiles. The increase in quality has also dispelled the viewpoint that your traditional carpet's appearance is better than that of a carpet tile, as you can see the separate tiles. The latest carpet tiles when laid correctly now appear as one carpet with no lines' showing, not only this but they include a strong backing enabling you cut down costs on underlay as this is not required. Carpet tiles are far more adaptable to small or awkward shaped rooms, you would therefore also save on wastage with far less carpet off cuts.
Carpet Tiles Floor covering installation and maintenance made easy
The biggest advantage of Carpet Tiles is the ease in which one can install them. No need for professional installation or underlay you can do it yourself and the need for any form of adhesive is few and far between. Installing them is also easy no matter what the surface, so whether you laying them on laminate, vinyl or concrete you shouldn't come across any problems. Once they down to maintain them as is easy with regular vacuum or if you have a bigger spill the particular tile can be lifted, cleaned, dried and relayed or you can simply replace the old tile with a new tile.
Carpet Tiles The Interior Designers floor covering of choice
With a vast range of colours, textures and patterns available, Carpet Tiles give you have the freedom to design a unique floor covering solution to match the individual situation perfectly or create interesting effects within the specific context of the available space and other interiors in the room.
