Carpet
Tiles What Can Carpet Tiles Do For You?
Carpet tiles are a an alternative choice to traditional carpeting,
and leave some room for your creative juices to flow. Carpet tiles
offer many pros over traditional broadloom carpeting are certainly
worth a look at. So what can carpet tiles do for you? Read on!
Tiles are...
- Perfect for children's rooms, play areas, rec rooms, and family
rooms
- Extremely durable and long lasting
- Easy to replace a worn or stained tile with a new tile
- East to install. Peel the backing and stick down just as you
wood floor tile
- Easy to clean
- Easy to fit. They are 50 cm square and fit together nicely
- Creativity and flexibility. Let your ideas flow. Mix a multitude
of colors, create a border, design a pattern, or do a solid
color. Your choices are endless
- Easy to transport. They come in a box of 12 that's easy to
transport right in your car. No more waiting for the delivery
truck to deliver a huge role of carpet and then fighting to
get it in your house. Bring it in box by box with little or
no effort.
8 Most Common Carpet Tile Questions and Answers
1. Can I use carpet tiles in my kid's room?
Absolutely. They are an ideal choice for kid's rooms and the
bright colors that are available are very appealing to children
plus they add a cheeriness to the room. They are also easy to
clean up and should one become stained or damaged just lift
it up and replace.
2. Can I lay them by myself or will I need help
You can lay these all by yourself with out bothering anyone
for help. In fact why not surprise your husband and wife with
new carpet when they arrive home.
3. What kind of maintenance do they need
Nothing different from regular carpet. A regular vacuuming and
a carpet cleaning when you do the rest of your home. They won't
shrink and they won't lose their color.
4. Will I need underlay?
No. Carpet tiles have a special backing so you don't need underlay.
You'll also need to lift any old underlay, then clean and dry
the surface to ensure the carpet tiles stick properly.
5. What tools will I need to install the carpet tiles?
You will need a sharp utility knife with a nice heavy duty blade,
double sided carpet, a ruler or straight edge, a tape measure,
and a marker.
6. How will I know the quality of the carpet tiles
Just like with regular carpet you'll need to find out the manufacturer
and what their warranty is. Just like cheaper carpet you can
get cheaper carpet tiles that may not have a warrantee and may
not be made to last for years.
7. How do I choose the best carpet tiles for my home
The best carpet tiles are the ones that work for you, and the
ones that give you the style and statement you are looking for.
You'll also want to consider the quality and how much traffic
they will endure then buy carpet tiles that can withstand the
punishment.
8. How do I remove hard stains like wine or ketchup from my
carpet tiles
You will at some point find that an accident has occurred and
resulted in a stain. Scoop up any excess solid, then soak the
liquid up by dabbing firmly. Use a mild spot remover to lift
any remaining marks. Many of the new carpet tiles are scotchgarded
for easy removal of stains.
So with all this information do you now know what carpet tiles
can do for you? Plenty!! And they are as easy to maintain as any
carpet, while at the same time offering some creativity and affordability.
So why not give them a try?
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