The Benefits of Carpet Tiles
Choosing Carpet Tiles for Commercial and Office Spaces
Carpet tiles have become a popular alternative to traditional carpets due to their modular format – particularly within high-footfall areas, such as corridors, halls and reception areas.
But what are the benefits of opting for carpet tiles over traditional carpet? what options are there available? You’d be surprised how much carpet tiles have improved over the years, both in style, depth and the types of material available.
1. Installation – Fast and Simple
Dating back to the 1950s, carpet tiles by their design are extremely quick and easy to install. They offer an easily accessible, self-install option to home and business owners as they are very quick and easy to install, no matter what type of floor you are installing them on.
2. Ready for Anything – Durable and Reliable
As carpet tiles come pre-layered with pile, fibres and a layer of water-proof mesh, they are as durable and as long-lasting as most types of carpet and flooring.
3. Low Maintenance – Easy to Clean
Whether there is a spillage or just general dust and grime, carpet tiles are easy to clean and maintain as you would any type of carpet. However, if they are stained or damaged beyond repair, they are easily swapped out without the need for replacing an entire section of carpet.
4. Time and Cost-Effective
The ability to swap individual carpet tiles out for any reason, as well as their quick installation time, make carpet tiles an extremely cost-effective option, eliminating the need to hire professional carpet fitters or cleaners.
5. Sustainability – Working to Reduce Waste
The ability to swap individual carpet tiles out for any reason, as well as their quick installation time, make carpet tiles an extremely cost-effective option, eliminating the need to hire professional carpet fitters or cleaners.
In the twentieth century, technology has allowed many innovations in the materials and styles available on the market. Recycled materials such as polyester are often utilised to reduce the environmental impact of man-made materials.
Choose Your Style – A Wide Range of Options
As well as colour and pattern options to suit the style of your space, there are also many options when it comes to texture and depth.
Soft and Plushy – Cut Pile Carpet Tiles
Cut pile carpet tiles offer a luxurious finish with a soft feel and plush appearance. The tiles have loops cut to create a flat surface and a luxurious look. Despite the range of thicknesses, cut pile carpet tiles will always provide a soft feel underfoot.
Recommended Application: Low-foot-fall areas such as meeting rooms and breakout areas
Advantages: As well as the luxurious look and feel of cut pile carpet tiles, a major advantage is the ability to fit cables and trunking underneath them. This is particularly useful for installing communication and electrical cabling, ensuring safety and a more streamlined aesthetic.
Easy to Clean and One-of-a-Kind – Multi-Level Loop Carpet Tiles
Multi-level loop pile carpet tiles are also known as high-low loop pile. These carpet tiles are weaved in a traditional method using loops of various heights to create a textured appearance. High and low carpet loops give a great textured feel with multiple benefits.
Recommended Application: Medium-high foot-fall areas such as office halls and corridors.
Advantages: Multi-level loop carpet tiles are durable and highly resistant to ground-in dirt, making them easy to clean and great for allergy sufferers.
Practical and Fashionable – Loop Pile Carpet Tiles
If you’re looking for flooring which can easily suit your corporate branding or chosen style, loop pile carpet tiles are a great option. The tightness of their weft with fitted planks makes them extremely hard-wearing yet offers a wider variety of patterns and colours.
Recommended Application: Medium-high foot-fall areas such as office halls and corridors.
Advantages: As well as their inherent durability, loop pile carpet tiles allow you to combine colours and patterns to create a seamless, striking design.
