Carpet Tiles in the Office

The flooring of your workspace is one of the most important features, particularly when it comes to defining the overall look and feel of the office.

It’s not unusual for offices to have wall-to-wall carpet flooring, which was likely installed when the building was built. Carpet tends to fade and wear out over time, largely due to heavy foot traffic. As such, carpet tiles are an obvious choice because they can both withstand the test of time, and they’re practical.

Laminate and linoleum flooring can be expensive to repair or replace should it get damaged. Higher end options like slate or porcelain tiles are very expensive and have a tendency to be naturally uneven. Carpet tiles are cost effective and make a great primary flooring choice.

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Easy to install and maintain, carpet tiles provide quite a few benefits:

A Wide Variety of Designs and Styles

Companies that opt for carpet tiles can choose from a variety of colors and patterns that suit their workspace. Carpet tiles can even be used to define space within the office in much the same way that different furniture serves different needs. Some popular varieties of commercial carpet tiles are:

• Self-adhesive
• Dry-backed
• Interlocking

Offers Added Comfort

One thing that potential employees look for in the workplace is a comfortable environment. Not only should task chairs and workstations be inviting, but they should also feel comfortable and safe as they walk around the office. Non-slip surfaces are important, especially for environments that do not require slip resistant footwear.

Carpet Tiles are Easy to Maintain

As with any flooring choice, carpet tiles need to be maintained. While a little vacuuming can go a long way, it’s also worth noting that carpet tiles' flexible nature make them very easy to replace should irreparable damage occur. Now, one small leak or paint dribble doesn’t mean the entire floor needs to be pulled up.

Lower Noise Levels

One quality that commercial carpet tiles have over others is that of increased sound insulation. With so many other noises in the workplace competing for you and your employees' attention, shoes clicking on a hard surface is no longer one of them. Proper carpeting is another great acoustical option in a high noise, high traffic area.

Much like every other aspect of interior design, there’s a carpet tile to fit every budget. Carpet tiles can be used to liven up your space with interesting patterns, or they can be neutral and practical. So how do you plan to use carpet tiles? Do you already have them installed in your office? Tell us what you think!

 
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