Carpet tiles

What type of carpet should I choose?

The choice is yours when it comes to selecting carpet tiles, as there is a type to suit every taste. If you prefer a traditional look natural carpet is a superb looking, hard-wearing option. Plain tile designs are a safe bet, offering a simple solution. However if you are feeling more adventurous striped designs give a trendier, more contemporary look, and are perfect for dining rooms, staircases, lounges and bedrooms, and are available in a diverse range of subtle or bold styles.

As well as carpet tiles, there are other types of flooring which will suit your needs. Laminate flooring simulates wood and is a fashionable, low cost option. It is attractive and more durable than carpet, as well as being reasonably easy for a do-it-yourself homeowner to install. Vinyl tile is often favoured as it is also relatively cheap, durability, and has the added bonus of being very easy to maintain.

What if the carpets are for commercial premises?

Perhaps you are looking for carpet tiles for use in a place of business. Commercial carpet tiles are the best option for properties such as company offices, hotels, pubs or restaurants. These types of establishments usually have a high footfall - a large amount of people walking in and consequently a large amount of feet treading on the carpet. Therefore it is necessary to select something hard-wearing and long-lasting.

Suitable commercial carpet tile materials include wool, polypropylene, polyamide and various blends, and often come with a guarantee. These are also available in a wide variety of designs. Striped or patterned designs are very popular in the high-end luxury market for their style, class and comfort. However, if you are after something for particularly heavy use, there are lots of plain and simple designs which offer extra durability.

What else should I look out for when buying flooring?

Whether you are buying carpet tiles for domestic use or commercial carpet tiles, it is a substantial investment. Therefore it makes sense to purchase something with a five or ten year guarantee. That way you can relax in the knowledge that you have invested in quality flooring.

If you need extra piece of mind, you can make sure your carpet tiles are covered by your insurance. You could opt for a contents insurance policy which includes your flooring is covered in the event of flooding, accidental damage or any other problems.

Carpets-direct.co.uk can supply a wide range of carpet tiles , with natural, striped, vinyl, wood and laminate flooring available along with commercial carpet tiles .