Guide in Choosing a Carpet Tile
by Beverly Kane
Description: Tips for choosing carpet tiles for your home.
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Tired of your carpet that’s been underfoot for years? Try the
newest floor option on the market - carpet tiles. The colors,
patterns and materials carpet tiles come in are unbelievable.
Classical and modern styles, geometric designs, patterned all
over or with a border for contrast, there are plenty of models
to choose from, if you’re planning to give your floors a new
look. It could be rubber or foam for some, linoleum, vinyl or
even bamboo for others. You’ll get whatever you fancy because
the materials that carpet tiles are made of are numerous.
When choosing this type of tile, certain basics have to be
considered. For instance, you have to bear in mind the area,
the place in which you wish to use the tile, and perhaps even
the weather conditions. When considering the cost factor the
general rule is that the thicker the tile, the more expensive
it is. The material of which the tile is made and the density
have a bearing on the cost too. The most expensive carpet tile
could cost about $40 per sq. ft.
Carpet tiles vary in density as well as thickness. In a home
where comfort takes precedence, thicker tiles would serve well.
They cushion footfalls and insulate the floors, adding a few
degrees of warmth in cold climes. Thinner tiles, on the other
hand are ideal for institutions, offices and the like - in
general, places that have a higher density of people. Children
like to romp and mess around. A thick soft tile would hamper
movement. So use thin carpet tiles to allow the free movement
of toddlers, tricycles and baby cars.
Your choice of carpet tiles also depends on the overall effect you would like to
create. Bamboo tiles could be used to give the effect of a
green house. Go for terracotta ones for a rustic look. You
could highlight your floor or downplay it. That’s a matter of
choice.
Carpet tiles have an edge over wall-to-wall carpeting. They are
less expensive and can be fixed without much trouble. The thick
ones are padded, and cost less than a wall-to-wall carpet
underlay would. They can be stacked easily, which helps in
transportation. The greatest advantage is that you don’t have
to displace the furniture when the operation is going on.
Maintenance of these tiles is comparatively easy. They are
hardwearing and outlast most carpets. You don’t have to call in
professionals if you need to replace a tile that is stained or
worn out.
When installing these tiles for the first time, care should be
taken. For the adhesive to be permanent, these tiles need to be
stuck on a clean, firm and even surface. Cement and stone floors
are suitable as are ceramic tiles.
Carpet tiles bring out the artist in you. You can play with
colors to make your own designs, choose shades to suit your
décor, and even add a border for contrast. Once completed,
carpet tiles add elegance to any room. So be innovative and
give your floors that much needed makeover.
Beverly Kane is a staff writer at
http://www.homedecoratingjournal.com and is an occasional
contributor to several other websites, including
http://homeimprovementgazette.com.
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