Monday, March 25, 2013

Tips to Help You When Decorating With Carpet Tiles

By Jill Townsend


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 is a multitude of benefits when using tiles opposed to traditional carpeting. You will not have to buy expensive padding as they lay on any sub-flooring. They are ruggedly durable and the tiles won't warp, shift or move when installed correctly.

Another benefit is that with carpet tiles are that when one gets damaged you can replace it yourself. There are two types of tiles made by manufacturers and they include adhesive and dry-backed style. With the adhesive kind, all you have to do is peel the paper off and stick it to the floor. However, with the dry-backed tiles you must use a special adhesive or carpet tape that is two-sided.

In addition to ease of installation and simple maintenance, there is minimal waste of materials during installation. Most tiles are laboratory tested for durability and antistatic properties.

One good way to test out your DIY skills is to install some tiles to the bathroom. This is a good choice since there are numerous shapes to be cut around and you will get the experience you need to know if you want to save money or hire a professional with your decorating budget.

Since carpet tiles are not as dense of regular carpet, this high-traffic area is a great place to test them out. With most falls taking place in the bathroom of the home, carpet tiles reduce the risk of falling. Experts advice refraining from installing carpet tiles in bathrooms in basements unless you are sure they have been treated to resist mold and mildew.

Kitchens are a great place to add some sophistication with some bold color. This is where warmth and style are important right along with durability and the ability to be cleaned easily. With carpet tiles you are also placing a bit of accident proofing in this much used room.

Running the vacuum will take care of ordinary dust and dirt. But, in the kitchen, stubborn stains might occur. In this event, just lift the stained tile(s) and rinse in the kitchen sink. Dry and put it back. Nothing could be easier!

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.

Do you have a media room in your home? If so, would it shock you to know that carpet tiles absorb sound? They are the perfect medium to install for acoustic flooring that needs to reduce potential echoes or reverberation. Just think of the option to crank up the tunes or your favorite movie without disturbing other family members (or neighbors). Actually, why not tile the walls too?

There are numerous benefits to musicians when using carpet tiles to insulate the home studio. They help optimize the acoustic environment. They will help hold the sound from your music within the walls of studio even if you are a drummer!

When you decide to improve your decor using carpet tiles, be mindful by buying environmental friendly carpet materials, you are assuming an active part in conservation efforts. It just takes a minute longer to look for carpet tiles with the CRI Indoor Air Quality label. Also, you can score big bargains by purchasing mill overruns.




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