Info And Care Advice

Why choose Carpet Tiles?

Carpet Tiles offer a flexible solution and allow a variety of design options normally not available in Broadloom carpets. Originally used in a variety of situations, Carpet Tiles have matured to be an excellent choice for use in Commercial, Industrial and Residential applications.

Traditionally Broadloom carpets have been expensive to buy and install, whereas Carpet Tiles have proven to be more cost effective to buy and can often installed by the DIY user . Even with the use of an installer, Carpet Tiles can still offer a dramatic saving when compared to traditional Broadloom Carpet. This however, is not the only benefit when you choose carpet tiles over traditional broadloom carpet.

Warm and comfortable underfoot, Carpet Tiles offer the strength of commercial quality carpeting, with flexibility of design and options to change and enhance your design and wear parameters.

Stains, Wear and tear, Pets:

In any setting eg: commercial offices, showrooms, exhibitions and residential. Carpet Tiles offer excellent durability and the flexibility to swap out worn, stained or damaged tiles. They are easy to replace in ones or two tiles or a few square metres should that become necessary. This is in contrast to damage to a broadloom carpet which often means expensive repairs or replacing the entire carpet.

As high traffic areas wear down, carpet tiles can easily be rotated from low to high traffic areas to ensure even wear. In this manner, traditional areas that do not see much traffic, for example under furniture, or along walls, can be used to rotate these tiles to higher traffic areas, therefore extending the life of your flooring installation.

Individual tiles can also be removed and are easily cleaned. Removing pet hair, stains and spills is no problem. Simply take out individual tiles and wash out those stains and spillages.

Made from high quality Polypropylene, our tiles give years of service, and are easily cleaned when soiled. In contrast Broadloom requires steam cleaning or shampooing and often means having chemical laden wet carpet laying on the floor drying, which can give rise to mould growth and other problems whilst waiting for carpets to dry.

It is also easy to remove and replace any tile that is damaged. You can buy a few extra square metres of carpet tiles and by and having spares on hand, replace damaged tiles. It's always worth keeping details of the colour and design name so replacements can be easily ordered in for you.

Ease of Access:

Easy access to floor mounted computer and electrical outlets eliminate the need to disturb the entire carpeted surface area. Conventional roll carpeting does not allow this flexibility.

Low Allergens:

Traditional Broadloom is often made from wool or cotton, and backed with jute and hessian natural fibre. This normally sits atop carpet underlay made from compressed fibre. Both of these capture and generate their own microscopic particles that easily build up and become airborne. In this way Broadloom can become a fertile environment for the build-up and dispersal of airborne particulate, which can aggravate allergies and asthma. Carpet Tiles on the other hand have a solid backing and require no underlay in most situations, thus removing two of the three causes of the build-up of allergen particles.

Design Flexibility:

The possibilities are endless. Use your imagination to create your own unique designs. Whether it be creating coloured walkways, different colours for different divisions of a company, or just choosing colours to suit your lounge room, dining or bedrooms, the options are endless. You can choose to create a checkered effect, rotate through a whole colour palette, create borders, or even cut letters into tiles and put your company name or logo into your carpeting.

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Do It Yourself & Save Money:

No special tools required. A chalk line, straight edge, utility knife, and some of double-sided carpet tape or pressure sensitive adhesive is all that's required for a professional looking job. We have DIY Guides available for download on our website that will walk you through how to install your tiles.

Save money for your renovation by choosing Carpet Tiles as flooring and then save again on installation by doing it yourself!

We are always available to help answer any questions, or if you have a large installation, or just want someone else to install them for you, we have a number of installers available that can cover any sized job.

Easy to Install and Maintain:

Installation is simple over existing hard flooring. Unlike Broadloom, no underlay or carpeting strips are required, meaning your Carpet Tiles easily install over your concrete or wooden subfloors. As long as its level and crack free, your tiles will give years of service. Glued down or using double sided Carpet Tile Tape, installation is relatively simple and can be achieved quickly and hassle free.

When installing around existing fixed furniture, like office partitions, Installation can be completed very quickly, often overnight. This means no downtime or loss of productivity for your business.

Maintenance is Simple, Quick, and Easy. Vacuum regularly, blot spots and spills as quickly as possible, then flush with cool water. It's that Easy. No special cleaning or chemical treatments required. On tougher stains, lift the stained tiles and take outside, clean with detergent and a sponge and most stains should easily lift out.

Soft, Warm & Quiet:

Soft to the touch, warmer and more energy efficient than hard surface floors, Carpet tiles naturally absorb and dampen noises. Either by themselves or laid with rubber insulating layers below, Carpet Tiles are an excellent means to insulate your room from both noise and the cold. Manufactured with 4mm Pile height to comply with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia, Polypropylene Carpet Tiles are made to be softer than old fashioned Nylon Carpet Tiles. This modern fibre adds more sound dampening qualities and durability than the older nylon pile carpet tiles.

Easy Shipment & Handling of Goods:

Modular Carpet Tiles shipped in a box, allows for ease of handling. They easily fit into the boot of a car or van and are easily transported from Warehouse to your door. We manufacture and package our tiles to be boxed so one person can easily lift and manage each box. This means you avoid needing several people to man-handle rolls of carpet up stairs, around corners or into buildings. All carpet tiles we ship are shipped in the most economical manner to you and both small orders and large pallet orders are shipped via Commercial Freight Carriers.

For additional shipping information, please contact Carpet Tiles 1 on (02) 9519 8785.

Carpet Tiles Review

While typical carpet may be the most traditional option for your home, it isn't your only one. This review will show that carpet tiles offer an alternative. Carpet tiles do offer a difference, and this review will show why.

Carpet tiles are a good option for the budget conscious; they are generally less expensive than broadloom carpet. You could fit out a whole house for the same price that it would cost to fill a bedroom with standard carpet. First home owners looking to build their first dwelling should see carpet tiles as a valuable opportunity to cut costs whilst maintaining modernity as well as style and fashion ability. Likewise, these benefits are of real value to rental property owners.

Carpet tiles also offer the ability to modernize and create unique style and fashion statements with the use of the various different carpet tiles available in today's market. Carpet tiles offer different styles, textures and colours as well as different thicknesses and also different properties which are application specific.

Carpet tiles can also be lifted up after installation pretty easily even after several years. This comes in handy when one wants to rejuvenate a room with different carpet tiles or simply want to fix old tiles that may have become stained over time.

Tiling a room with new carpet tiles can be a brilliant idea if you especially have young children. Young children will often play with food; mud and Play-doh and easily make a room let alone the floors grubby and dirty. For this reason carpet tiles can be a good choice as to remove and install new carpet tiles is a simple task. Just remember to note the make and model of the carpet tiles that you used to initially install as it will be easier to find and replace the existing tiles with those model numbers.

Some other important things to remember with the purchasing of carpet tiles are to make sure that there is hard floor underneath such as wood, cement or concrete flooring. There are carpet tiles that can be installed on a plywood subfloor as some carpet tiles have installed padding already but regardless, review the flooring in the room you'd like to install carpet tiles over to make sure the end result, is in fact, the desired result.

Hopefully this review will have shown that carpet tiles are a fantastic option for all the above reasons. They're relatively cheap with respect to standard wall to wall carpet and they're far easier to maintain. To assist with your carpet tiles search, check online to find the best deals and research to find the best carpet tiles to buy. Hopefully this carpet tiles review will help in your important decision making.

Polypropylene Vs Nylon?

Carpet Tiles have been around in one form or another since the early 1950's.

During this time there have been many different versions of manufacture, including using bitumen in the manufacture, Polypropylene and Nylon.

The two most popular forms are solution dyed Polypropylene and Nylon. Coming in a variety of sizes, In Australia, the most popular sizes are 50cm x 50cm or 1m x 1m.

The question remains why choose one type over the other.

First, it is important to assess the backing of the tiles, whether they were punched to produce the weave, or if they have been hot-moulded. A lot of cheap tiles are on the market using foam and bitumen backings that are left over from old manufacturing processes, and have been proven to have problems with complying with the Building Code of Australia, and the requirements for disability access for pile height.

Which is the better choice? Polypropylene or Nylon?

There are a number of factors that come into consideration here.

Length of Maturity:

As Nylon has been around a lot longer, a lot of designers and installers are used to Nylon as the only real choice. For a long time that was the case but it had it's shortcomings. Manufacturers worked hard to formulate a new version of the formula that addressed issues associated with of Nylon tiles. Those issues and shortcomings are outlined below.

Softness / Plushness:

Original attempts with Nylon were very tough and brittle. This meant that they did not offer a very comfortable surface, in terms of the plushness of the tiles. Attempts using Nylon to rectify this created piles that were thicker, but became brittle and strands broke often, creating problems for owners with carpet tile pilling. Small groups of pilled carpet fibres accumulated to create large "dust-bunnies" and also created a nightmare for asthma and allergy sufferers. Also, the complicating cleaning and maintenance necessary for the Nylon tiles resulted in reducing their life.

To address this problem, manufacturers formulated Polypropylene tiles, made from a different formula of the same raw ingredients. In doing so they introduced fibres that were both durable and offered a level of softness / plushness not previously enjoyed. They also made the fibres more durable resisting breakage, and managing to allow fibres to bend and move rather than being brittle and snapping off.

Market /  Designers Training / Acceptance:

Many Designers were schooled that for commercial fit-outs the only option was either expensive commercial Broadloom carpets, or Nylon Carpet tiles. They were misinformed that Nylon was the only viable choice for offices and commercial fit-outs. This came about from training courses not evolving to change with the advances in technology being achieved over time.

Whilst there was a time that Nylon was the only choice, the reality is that both Solution Dyed Nylon and Solution Dyed Polypropylene are now mature technologies, and are equally valid as design options for interior designers. Slowly designers are starting to realise the benefits of Polypropylene and understanding that the manufacturing process has matured now to be an equally viable choice for commercial uses.

Staining:

Both Nylon and Polypropylene are manufactured from oil based products, and thus manufacture costs vary dependent upon the cost of oil.

Polypropylene fibres are manufactured to be smoother, whereas an ongoing problem with Nylon is that the fibres have deep wells (and dye sites) at the microscopic level. These holes become pooling locations for spills and stains, making cleaning very difficult. Both types of tiles are susceptible to difficult staining where oil based products are present. 

Allergens:

Nylon tiles have also fared poorly for Asthma and Allergy sufferers. Although better than Broadloom carpets, the microscopic wells mentioned above, harbour dust-mites and pet dander, along with other allergens, creating a build-up in the carpeting.  Polypropylene does not have these wells so these safe-harbours for allergens have been removed, however both tiles suffer similar to carpet in allowing items to build up between fibres. The simple solution is regular vacuuming which removes allergens and particles from between fibres and from the root of the pile.

Look and Feel:

Both Nylon and Polypropylene Tiles are solution dyed to set the colour to the raw material at manufacture, hot pressed. They are manufactured in a very similar way and thus both stand on their own merits for usage. Both are available in a range of colours and styles, blends, tufted or looped.

Whilst individual preference is naturally the largest factor in choice of colours and styles, side by side comparison is needed for factors such as feel underfoot, pilling, durability, resistance to stains and environmental factors.

Environmental Factors

Both Polypropylene and Nylon are manufactured from a petrochemical process and thus are able to be recycled back to their raw ingredients and used as seed for new tiles. They can also be broken to their core components and used in the manufacture of other petrochemical plastics.

The End Decision:

Deciding between Nylon and Polypropylene can be a difficult decision, especially when acting on misinformation and historical bias. The truth is that they are both equally valid choices now. The advantages of one offset against the advantages of the other.

Now that manufacturing process of Nylon has been modified, they are both created in a similar fashion, and the only difference is the performance of them as flooring, and their durability and longevity.

Hopefully this page has helped answer some questions and set aside some misinformation and confusion in the market.

If you have any questions about the choices, or how one will fare in a particular setting versus another, then call us on (02) 9519 8785 or email info@carpettiles1.com.au and we will gladly work through your questions and concerns with you to ensure you get the best flooring choice available.

What are Carpet tiles

Carpet tiles are square sections of carpet that are used in place of rolled carpet.

Carpet tiles, just like carpet rolls are available in a variety of design and styles. These simple carpet tiles, or carpet squares make the process of installing carpet in a room much less messy and complicated.

Along with easy installation carpet tiles also can be replaced easily in the event that a section of carpet tiles are stained or worn over time, without having to replace the entire carpet.

Carpet tile sections are uniformly constructed as squares that are normally 500mm x 500mm.

Carpet tiles on the market today are offered with both adhesive and non-adhesive backs. Versions that feature adhesive backs are installed by peeling off protective-sheeting on the backing, and affixing the carpet tiles in position on the flooring.

Non-adhesive carpet tiles can be placed in position with the use of adhesive dots or pressure sensitive glue.

Carpet Tiles Review

While typical carpet may be the best option or at least the most traditional for your home, it isn't your only one. This review will show that carpet tiles offer an alternative. They also come with many benefits that one wouldn't expect. And certainly this review will show that carpet tiles do have characteristics that normal wall to wall carpet does not. Carpet tiles do offer a difference, and this review will hopefully show why.

Carpet tiles are a good option for the money conscious; they are invariably cheap and cost effective. You could fit out a whole house for the same price that it would cost to fill a bedroom with standard carpet. First home owners looking to build their first dwelling should see carpet tiles as a valuable opportunity to cut costs whilst maintaining modernity as well as style and fashion ability. Your fellow friends will be jealous they didn't take that route with their own built properties.

Carpet tiles also offer the ability to modernize and create unique style and fashion statements wilth the use of the various different carpet tiles available in today's market. Many carpet tiles offer different styles, textures and colors as well as different thicknesses and also different useful qualities.

Carpet tiles can also be lifted up after installation pretty easily even after several years. This comes in handy when one wants to rejuvenate a room with different carpet tiles or simply want to fix old tiles that may have become stained over time. Creating a room with new carpet tiles can be a brilliant idea if you especially have young children. Young children will often play with food; mud and play do and easily make a room let alone the floors grubby and dirty. For this reason carpet tiles can be a good choice as to remove and install new carpet tiles is a simple task. Just remember to note the make and model of the carpet tiles that you used to initially install as it will be easier to find and replace the existing tiles with those model numbers.

Some important things to consider are the thickness and density of the chosen carpet tiles as generally the thinner the cheap and the thicker the more expensive and durable. It would probably be a better investment investing in carpet tiles that are a little pricier than the typical cheap carpet tiles and versions as they generally last longer and are far more durable and stable. But regardless, do your research before you head out to the shops to make sure the carpet tiles you buy are the right fit for your home.

Some other important things to remember with the purchasing of carpet tiles are to make sure that there is hard floor underneath such as cement or concrete flooring. There are carpet tiles that can be installed on a plywood subfloor as some carpet tiles have installed padding already but regardless, review the flooring in the room you'd like to install carpet tiles over to make sure the end result, is in fact, the desired result.

Hopefully this review has shown that carpet tiles are a fantastic option for all the above reasons. They're relatively cheap with respect to standard wall to wall carpet, they're easy to maintain and they're far easier to maintain. To assist with your carpet tiles search, check online to find the best deals and research to find the best carpet tiles to buy. Hopefully this carpet tiles review will help in you’re important decision making.

Avoid Carpet Tiles Popping Up

Carpet tiles have made installing carpets in small, or large areas easier. Unlike traditional wall-to-wall carpet, carpet tile does not strongly adhere to the subfloor. Instead, you install individual tiles by interlocking them, sometimes using small adhesive squares, dots or pressure sensitive glue to affix them to one another. This technique works well to protect the subfloor, but can result in carpet tile shifting and occasionally curling or popping up. You can reduce the risk of this problem by preparing the subfloor properly and installing the carpet tile correctly.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pencil
• Cardboard
• Sharp carpet knife
• Double-sided adhesive tape or carpet tape
• Medal ruler

1. Ventilate the room in which you plan to install carpet tile. Open windows and doors, use a fan or, if necessary, a dehumidifier to ensure the room does not have excess moisture.
2. Prepare the subfloor. Remove tack strips, tape or other things that make the floor uneven. Sweep the floor and either dry or wet mop it, depending on the subfloor material. If a timber or wooden floor nail down only loose flooring.
3. Read the instructions on your specific brand of carpet tile to ensure that you have prepared the environment and subfloor according to all specifications. Some carpet tiles tile brands may specify that they work better in dry conditions, while others function fine in bathrooms, entryways and basements.
4. Apply the carpet tile, either working from the center of the room for wall-to-wall formats or from an edge for runners and area rugs. Check the back of the tiles to see if there are arrows indicating the proper direction for laying the carpet tile. Otherwise, follow the nap of the carpet or the pattern to make sure you only need to apply the carpet tile once.
5. Adhere carpet tiles next to one another with the recommended adhesives.
6. Cut carpet tile to fit the perimeter of the room. Measure with a solid ruler rather than flexible measuring tape to ensure exact measurements. Trace and cut a guide on cardboard before trimming carpet tiles with a sharp Stanley knife. Your perimeter tiles should make the carpet tile fit tightly together, but not so tightly that it causes the material to buckle.

How to Clean Carpet Tiles

1. Vacuum the entire area. This will pick up dust and dirt which might otherwise turn into problematic mud when you start cleaning up specific stains.
2. Target your problem areas. Use sticky notes to mark areas that need additional work. This will help ensure that you don’t miss anything while you’re working. Problem areas are areas with major soiling generally excessive wear.
3. Mix a cleaning solution. Combine 3 cups of water and � cup of mild detergent in a spray bottle. Once the lid is on tightly shake it up to mix.
4. Scrape any crusted materials off the carpet. This will minimize the actual scrubbing you have to do will lessen the likelihood that your cleaning will exacerbate the problem rather than fix it.
5. Remove the problem tiles from the area. Carpet tiles fit into place much like a jigsaw puzzle. Pull them out by grabbing the edges and lifting. They will leave a neat hole.
6. Treat the carpet tiles' stains. Spray them with the mild detergent mixture, or use pre-purchased carpet shampoos. Blot and dab the stains with the cleaning rags. If you have a serious issue, scrub with the nylon brush. Only scrub, however, if everything else has failed.
7. Rinse the carpet tiles thoroughly. Use clean, saturated cleaning rags to make sure all the detergent or soap is gone. You can also rinse the carpet tiles in the sink.
8. Let the tiles dry completely. It is very important not to put damp tiles back into your carpet because this can cause mold and mildew. You can hasten the drying process with a hair dryer, but usually simply placing the tiles in a warm, dry place for several hours should do the trick.
9. Replace the carpet tiles. Put them back into place by lowering them into the spots they left and pushing down the edges so the carpet is perfectly even.

How to remove Carpet Tile Glue from Flooring

Method One

Firstly you need to heat your floor with boiling water to soften the glue. After removing your carpet tiles, pour boiling water onto one section of the floor and wait for two minutes. Don’t wait too long or the glue will start to cool off and harden again. Use your scraper to lift the softened glue off the floor. Wipe your scraper often on a rag.

Method Two

Turn on the heat gun and warm up a section of glued tile. After about thirty seconds, the glue will be softened enough to scrape off. This is a little neater than using boiling water, but it might take longer as you have to wave the heat gun directly over the glue.

Method Three

Try using an iron and newspaper if you don't have a heat gun and don't want to use boiling water. Set the iron's setting to medium heat and slide it over the newspaper covered glue just for about 10 seconds and immediately scrape up from the floor. Scrape up as much as you can being careful not to get any glue on the iron

Final step (for all)

Fill a bucket with 4 litres of very hot water, 1 cup of ammonia and 1 tsp. of dishwashing liquid. Once you have scraped all the glue off the floor, put on your gloves and scrub the tiles with the scouring cloth to remove any little specks of carpet adhesive and dirt. Rinse the area with clear water and let it dry.