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Carpet Tile Ideas

By Gary Timdy


An increasing number of designers are doing what they can to meet homeowner's desires for Eco-friendly home design with carpet tiles. These products were originally created for commercial applications, but today's modern materials made from bio-products have made them the perfect green solutions for family homes.

With the wide variety of colors, patterns and themes, carpet tiles have become a preferred choice for minimalist interior design. They allow you to make a space that will reflect your personality with complementary carpet tiles for any room of the house.

There is a multitude of benefits when using tiles opposed to traditional carpeting. You will not have to buy expensive padding as they lay on any sub-flooring. They are ruggedly durable and the tiles won't warp, shift or move when installed correctly.

Another benefit is that with carpet tiles are that when one gets damaged you can replace it yourself. There are two types of tiles made by manufacturers and they include adhesive and dry-backed style. With the adhesive kind, all you have to do is peel the paper off and stick it to the floor. However, with the dry-backed tiles you must use a special adhesive or carpet tape that is two-sided.

You can bet that these tiles are easy to install, and there is not much waste to be concerned with. Tiles have generally been tested for their durability and antistatic properties.

As a homeowner, you might select the bathroom as a test site for your DIY abilities. It's smaller than other rooms and some are shaped awkwardly, so you'll get a full experience. The money you will save vs. hiring a professional will make your decorating budget healthy.

Since carpet tiles are not as dense of regular carpet, this high-traffic area is a great place to test them out. With most falls taking place in the bathroom of the home, carpet tiles reduce the risk of falling. Experts advice refraining from installing carpet tiles in bathrooms in basements unless you are sure they have been treated to resist mold and mildew.

When you add colorful carpet tiles to your kitchen, you will add a pop of sophistication to a much used area of the house. Designer inspired carpet tiles bring warmth and style into what may be an otherwise dull kitchen and add an easily cleaned touch to the floor. Just like with the bathroom, adding these tiles to the kitchen make it less prone to slipping and accidents.

Running the vacuum will take care of ordinary dust and dirt. But, in the kitchen, stubborn stains might occur. In this event, just lift the stained tile(s) and rinse in the kitchen sink. Dry and put it back. Nothing could be easier!

You can give a new dimension to your child's room by adding carpet tiles to the floor. You will find unique patterns such as "Happy Landings", or search for something like "The Little Princess Collection" to bring new life to an already happy bedroom.

People with media rooms in their homes know how important it is to do something to absorb the sound. Carpet tiles are the perfect addition to this room because of its acoustic properties. If you would like to be able to crank up your tunes and not disturb your neighbors or family, carpet tiles on the wall may do the trick.

If you are a musician you'll realize many benefits from using carpet tiles for sound insulation in your home studio. They provide an optimal acoustic environment. The sound you make in your studio stays in your studio!

If you have decided to do something to improve your home with carpet tiles, be sure that you buy those made with materials that are environmentally friendly. That way you will be doing your part to conserve the planet. If you want to really save big, you might want to look for overruns so that you can do something to keep these out of the landfills.




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