Choosing Between Wall-to-Wall Carpet and Modular Carpet Tiles
Broadloom carpet is not the only carpet that can be installed wall to wall. When in the market for carpeting for a high traffic area, carpet tiles are an alternative to stretch in carpet.
Modular carpet tiles are available in a wide variety of designs, colors and materials. Modular tiles are manufactured by many of the same companies that manufacturer wall to wall carpet. such as Shaw Carpet, Mohawk Carpet, Interface Carpet, Millikan Carpet, Tarkett, and others.
There are carpet tiles for commercial use. There are also residential carpet tiles and even outdoor carpet tiles. Want to be creative? With modular tiles you can mix or match colors, make designs or get just about as creative as you want. Want a solid field with a border? You can certainly do that with carpet tiles. With possibilities from bordered, geometric, contemporary and more, your opportunities for design are almost limitless.
When shopping for modular carpet tiles, you’ll need to think about where you plan to install them. The tiles will vary in density as well as thickness. Thicker carpet tiles offer greater cushioning. This makes them a good choice for living areas such as a playroom or family room. For rooms such as an office, gym, or other high traffic area the thinner carpet tiles are usually best. Modular tiles are made from foam, rubber, linoleum, and vinyl. They are a good choice for children’s rooms, office spaces, or other high traffic areas. All carpet tiles provides a degree of thermal insulation.
Carpet Tiles Offer Several Advantages Compared to Broadloom
- A property owner can install modular tiles themselves. Unlike wall to wall carpet if you mess up a tile you don’t mess up the whole roll of carpet. Tiles are easier to install then stretch in carpet. Tiles are easier to transport.
- Carpet tiles are very durable as well. They will last longer than most types of carpet even in high traffic areas.
- Carpet tiles are easy to maintain. Cleaning is just as easy as it is on stretched in wall to wall carpet.
- When an area becomes damaged it is easy to replace damaged carpet tile. That is, as long as you have kept a few extra tiles on hand.
- Unlike stretch in carpet, many tiles’ can be installed on hard surfaces. Over hardwood floor, stone, concrete, or ceramic tile without damage to the existing flooring. Regardless of what they are installed over, you need a smooth and clean surface.
- Modular tiles normally have cushion or padding attached. Cushion will reduce the cost and extend the life of the carpet.
Selecting Modular Carpet
There are carpet tiles available to fit each and every taste, budget and furnishings style as well. As less expensive tiles are available they will offer you the opportunity to experiment with your interior. The cost for the tiles will depend on their thickness, density, material, and backing. This means that the prices can range from a dollar per square foot to several dollars per square foot.
As you can see, your choice with carpet tile is almost limitless. It gives you an attractive, easy to maintain, easy to install, long-lasting floor covering. This is suitable for your home, office, or most any type of business.
Both Broadloom and Modular Tile Can Fail
As wonderful as modular carpet tiles are, there may be a time when you experience a concern. When a situation occurs, you may need it evaluated. Kevin and Terry Weinheimer, authors of the Carpet Inspectors handbook and publishers of CarpetsWalltoWall.com, are certified inspectors serving the states of Oregon and Washington.
