Tips to Help You When Decorating With Carpet Tiles

By Greg Frost


One of the newest trends in decorating for homeowners interested in Eco-friendly ideas is carpet tiles. These unique products were first created for installation in commercial offices. The modern materials are crafted from bio-products which make them a good solution for today's 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 are many benefits you will find from using carpet tiles when you compare them with traditional carpet. One of those is that you will not be required to purchase padding that adds to the expense because tiles lay right on the sub-flooring. They are rudded and durable and will not war, shift or move if they are installed properly.

While it is unlikely that you will need to replace any of these tiles due to damage, it is good to know that you can do this for yourself. Carpet tiles can be found with adhesive backing and others that are dry-backed. Installation is simple in either case, and all you have to do is pull the paper off the adhesive backed kind or add a special adhesive or two-sided tape to the dry-backed ones.

Something else you will notice is that there is little waste with the easy installation. Tiles are typically tested for their antistatic properties and durability and they are easy to maintain.

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.

Carpet tiles are the perfect solution for high traffic areas because they are not as dense. They also provide more security against falls in bathrooms where wet conditions are common. However, you need to remember that experts discourage the use of carpet tiles in basement bathrooms unless they are proven to be resistant to 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.

Dust and dirt are easy to remove with a vacuum, and stubborn stains are easy to rinse away by lifting the offending tile and washing it off in the sink. Just allow it to dray and replace it for an easy solution.

Kid's bedrooms are another great place to add some interest and dimension to the floors. You can find patterns that please the unique interests of your child with bright colors that any child will love.

If your home is equipped with a media room, it might be a shock to find that carpet tiles can absorb sounds. If you want to reduce reverberations and echoes, the perfect solution is adding acoustic flooring. You might even enjoy being able to crank up the sound on your favorite movies and tunes without worrying about disturbing others in the house.

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!

When your decision is to use carpet tiles to improve your home dcor, bear in mind that you should choose products that are friendly to the environment. It will not take long for you to check for the CRI Indoor Air Quality label to find the right products. If you can find them look for mill overruns and keep these from going to a landfill.




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