Carpet tiles are the perfect option for commercial premises due to their ease of maintenance, durability and versatility. We discuss all the benefits of installing carpet tiles in your premises. We also consider some of the pros and cons when it comes to considering alternatives.
Advantages of carpet tiles
Finding the right flooring options for high-traffic areas is always a challenge. Carpet tiles are often referenced as the ‘natural commercial flooring choice’ for demanding applications.
The key reasons being:
1. Versatility
One of the biggest advantages of carpet tiles is their versatility. You can find carpet tiles in every colour, and in a wide variety of sizes and textures. Carpet tiles are also great for odd-shaped spaces and spots that are hard to get to. That makes these tiles perfect for many office and industrial applications, where spaces are often tight.
2. Durability
The durability of a carpet tile installation is another popular selling point, and a major advantage. Quality tiles can last for 10-20 years before showing any real wear at all.
Just as importantly, carpet tiles are easy to replace when they do start to show their age. Unlike a traditional carpet installation, which must be replaced as one piece, a carpet tile installation means you can swap out individual tiles as needed.
3. Easy maintenance and easy access
Carpet tiles are also easy to maintain. Vacuuming is really the key. Regular maintenance is important, but those care needs are actually very simple. Plus, instigating them is a real cost benefit. Another maintenance advantage is that the tiles can be easily lifted, if access is needed to the floor beneath.
4. Cost and time
The other advantages are around cost savings. This is based on how easy they are to fit and also the fact there is less waste than with broadloom. It is also worth thinking about different quality and types of tiles (pile weight, structure, yarn type) for different room requirements. There is quite a wide selection of options. Additionally, cost savings also include energy costs when you consider the insulation properties of carpet.
5. Design Flexibility
Carpet tiles are no longer about ‘boxy” designs. There are different shapes, greater transition of colour from tile to tile, and an opportunity to be creative with laying patterns and zoning to create a unique space every time.
