Carpet Tile Installation

Residential Carpet One of the major advantages to carpet tiles is the fact that they are very easy to install. Carpet tiles can be installed in three different ways. 

· Interlocking

· Self-Adhesive

· Glue-Free

Interlocking Interlocking carpet tiles look one of two ways: like a giant puzzle piece, or with plastic attachments on the sides that click into one another. 

Tiles that interlock using a puzzle-like pattern are carefully laid out and joined together as if you’re putting together a puzzle. These are so easy to put together, a child could do it! You can cut these tiles to have a finished edge, or they sometimes come with a finished edge. 

If the tile has a plastic backing, just click them together using the locking mechanisms on the side. Easy peasy. 

Self-Adhesive Self-adhesive (or Peel & Stick) carpet tiles are one of our most popular tiles. These carpet squares are one of the easiest to install. The adhesive is already applied to each tile and all you have to do is pull back the plastic sheet to expose it. Simply place the peel and stick carpet tile on the floor, and press down to adhere it to the floor. That’s all there is to it! 

Some adhesives leave a residue on the subfloor but some do not. However, there’s an easy way to test! Place your hand on the adhesive; if your hand is sticky after, it will leave a residue that is easily cleaned up if needed. 

Glue-Free There are many glue-free carpet tile options. To install, simply purchase double sided carpet tape or a pressure adhesive for a more permanent hold. If you secure tiles using the tape method, you can make a custom-made area rug. 

For a room with high-traffic, you’ll need a pressure-sensitive adhesive, or glue, to keep the tiles in place. With the taping method, you can finish a room in record time without the glue.