Re: [DIY] Re: Self stick carpet tiles

 

We have the self stick carpet carpet tiles at work. For the most part they work quite well.  The squares at work are 16"x16".  I highly recommend those larger

squares over any 12"x12" squares since the more each piece covers, the less lines will be present (the faster the install).  However, if laid down properly, the lines become nearly invisible and with traffic, the lines are very hard to even notice.

I would say that they last about 3-5 years before they start to stain to the point that they need to be replaced (also depends on the amount of traffic

too). A lot of offices use the squares because they're significantly easier to not only install but also because you're not having a big roll that requires much more effort to cut accurately and lay down.

The added benefit, as was already mentioned, is that if an area gets stained and can't be completely cleaned,  it's just a matter of removing that one

section and replacing with a clean, new square.  Consequently, I recommend having at least two or three spare squares should something like that have to be done.

The most important thing is that the floor is as clean as possible or the tiles will start to come loose.  Of course, the more flat the floor, the better the overall

look.  Keep in mind too that you cannot put padding under the tile so the floor will only be as soft as the tiles themselves.

The squares in our offices are very short nap.  Almost like gray burlap. It wears very well. No idea of brand or cost.  Not my department. (thank gawd).

-aki

On Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 12:28 AM, thanrose@yahoo.com [DoIt_Yourself] <DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

I've worked places where we had them. That may be a different quality than what you will find, but was also a dozen or more years ago.

Like any carpet, they wear out, but as I was told with synthetic fiber carpets, they "ugly out" before they wear out, so for relatively short term they should be good for you. Moving heavy furniture over them was not a problem, and replacing stained tiles didn't become a problem until there was significant time, wear, and fading. One facility I worked in had a sort of Oriental rug look in some rooms, with a border and all.

Another place had them on steps. Ugly, potentially hazardous with edges lifting. Again, after several years of use.

As long as your base is fairly clean and level, they should suit your purpose if you can find a good deal on them.

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