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A Guide To Carpet Tiles

"Carpet tiles are an easy alternative to wall-to-wall carpet and provide many advantages. They are easy to transport, easy to install and easy to replace when needed."

Carpet Tiles

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If you are thinking about carpeting a room in your home, then you might like to consider carpet tiles. Carpet tiles are an easy alternative to wall-to-wall carpet and provide many advantages. They are easy to transport, easy to install and easy to replace when needed.

When shopping for carpet tiles, don't feel restricted to one color. The advantage of carpet tiles is that you can mix and match and create your own designs. Try using a different color for the border or create a checker board appearance with two different colors.

Advantages Of Carpet Tiles

  • If your carpet is stained, damaged or warn there is no need to bring in a professional to fix it. Simply replace with a spare tile.
  • Carpet tiles are generally easy to install - just peel of the backing and press down in place.
  • Faster to install than wall-to-wall carpet.
  • When installed furniture does not have to be completely removed from the room. Simply lift the furniture or move slightly and place the tile underneath. Carpet tiles are perfect for office areas for this particular reason – there is no need to move expensive computer equipment and remove cabling to install carpet tiles.
  • Carpet tiles generally have cushioning or padding already installed thus reducing the cost and extending the life of the carpet.
  • Easily transported
  • Durable and hard wearing
  • Suitable for any room in the house particularly high traffic areas including children's and rumpus rooms.
  • Less wastage when fitting.
  • Can be fitted to any size room – both large and small.
  • Can help to absorb noise and reduce echoing in a room.
  • Can cover worn or stained wood floors.
  • Outdoor carpet tiles are also available for patios, pool and barbeque areas.

Tips For Installing Carpet Tiles

  • Carpet tiles should only be installed over hard floors such as stone, ceramic or wood.
  • Ensure the floor is thoroughly clean and dry prior to installing the tiles.
  • It is recommended that your remove the carpet tiles for 24 hours prior to installing to allow the tiles to adjust to the surrounding temperature and humidity.
  • Follow the arrows on the bottom of each tile – this will assist you with placing the tiles in the direction of the pile.

Article provide courtesy of http://www.shop-4-area-rugs.com/ – your online source for everything in area rugs.

Editors Note: Online shopping for area rugs and other information are available on the authors site.


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