When you enter a space, whether you think about it or not, the first impression you get is the flooring you step onto. Besides, the major portion of a project budget is usually spent on the flooring. This explains why it is a choice that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Here, we go over everything you need to know about advantages and disadvantages of carpet tiles.
What Is Carpet Tile?
Also known as modular carpets or square carpets, carpet tiles are a cheap and flexible alternative to wall to wall carpets. Unlike what the name suggests, they are not real tiles but square cuts of carpet rolls that can be fitted together to make a flooring.
Carpet tiles are generally available in the sizes 48×48, 50×50, 60×60, and 96×96 cm. Some providers also offer other shapes and sizes such as hexagons and triangles. However, the downside of custom shaped tiles is that their installation requires experienced professionals and certainly, more time and cost than DIY friendly square tiles.
Because carpet tiles are versatile and available in almost any color and pattern, you can easily find tiles that fit your current decoration and color scheme. For your business, they offer a cheap and customizable flooring option which the same the quality and longevity of wall to wall carpets. And if you are an allergic person or have kids, carpet tiles provide a healthy and comfortable indoor environment for your family.
Top 5 Advantages And Disadvantages Of Carpet Tile
Modular carpets are not just good for home and office floorings but are also popular for commercial environments such as bars and restaurants, and other relatively uncomplicated projects. While some projects will especially require hard flooring, that is not the case for the majority of businesses which can benefit from advantages of carpet tiles such as easy installation and maintenance, longevity, and creating a family-friendly allergy-free environment.
Top Advantages Of Carpet Tiles
1- Easy to install
Thanks to their smaller size and lighter weight, when compared to wall to wall carpets modular carpets are easy to move and install. Carpet tiles typically come in the form of modular interlocking units and though, require less cut and waste. They also fit better at the corners and angles of the room.
This means that the installation of carpet tiles is a DIY-friendly task and you Do It Yourself during a weekend. The result is considerable save in your time and money.
2- Easy to maintain and replace
Carpet tiles are not only easy to install but also are easily removed and replaced when needed. Should wear and tear occur, they can be simply replaced with a matching tile.
While wall to wall carpets can be spot repaired, the process is more complicated compared to modular carpets as it involves challenges such as finding the matching segment of the carpet and qualified fitting expertise.
Both modular and wall to wall carpet shave the same requirements for maintenance; they only need regular vacuuming with occasional deep cleaning.
3- Kids and Family-friendly
For those suffering from allergies, carpet and carpet tiles offer a healthy and fiber/dust-free flooring option. And since it provides a soft and comfortable surface, it is one of the best flooring choices for families with children especially toddlers.
4- Durable
Not all carpets are made with the quality in mind, but it is possible to select an extremely durable carpet tile. Some carpet tiles have a cushion at the backing which helps absorb shocks from foot traffic and protect the flooring from wear and tear.
5- Versatile and Flexible
One of the advantages of carpet tiles is that they are available in a range of colors and patterns, you will never come short on finding your favorite flooring design that fits both your room and the existing decoration. To build an eye-catching flooring pattern, you can simply choose from popular designs such as Monolithic, Ashlar, checkerboard, or brick pattern or even mix and match different colors and textures.
Top Disadvantages Of Carpet Tiles
Carpets are ideal for large commercial projects or families with kids and health problems. However, they may not be suitable for all projects, and finding high-quality tiles is difficult.
1- Hardwood floorings are more durable
In some projects such as high-traffic public buildings, the first factor in choosing the floor is its durability. No matter how your site is cleaned and maintained, generally, hardwood floorings are more durable and less prone to wear and tear. Besides, in some settings such as healthcare centers hardwood is always preferred over carpets.
2- Some other flooring types create a better aesthetic
Some people prefer the natural and luxury appearance of hardwood flooring. Wood flooring lays on the top end of the price spectrum and is usually offers an unrivaled aesthetic that is impossible to be achieved by other types of flooring.
Broadloom carpets are usually more appealing than carpet tiles in which you are limited to a cyclic pattern. They are also seamless and look more expensive, especially those woven by hand, bring charm and warmth to the room, and feel more comfortable under the foot.
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