Carpet Tiles

Creative Uses of Carpet Tiles

Carpet tiles now days have become an indispensable tool for creative budget designers. Easily manipulated pieces of a carpet tile that range from one to several square feet in sizes, can be affixed to different surfaces using glue, special tape or other adhesives. Some of the important advantages of carpet tiles are - low cost, color, texture variety, and wide availability. Just because they are made of carpet material does not mean that carpet tiles are always used for flooring applications. Some of the creative use of carpet tiles include 

 

Wall Art by Carpet Tiles

You can add texture and visual appeal to a wall, by selecting different solid-colored carpet tiles and arranging them in an aesthetically pleasing pattern. Carpet tiles offer the flexibility to create your own design, select colors, which complement the room, and create a pattern, which you find appealing. For wall art, you can use negative space; overlap carpet squares, and positions.

 

Carpet Tile Placemats

Generally the placemats come in rectangular or trapezoidal shapes, and this carpet tiles offer a nice square alternative. If you can find pieces of size, say, 16"x16", you can easily use them as square placemats, which are heavy and sturdy - best for indoor and outdoor applications.

 

Carpet Tile Room Divider Covering

Various folding room dividers have detailed rice paper or other attractive designs, which should not be futzed with. However in the case, you have a plain-looking, solid room divider, which can handle the weight of carpet tiles, you can affix them in a visually attractive pattern to add color.

 

Carpet Tile Ceiling Checkerboard

A ceiling checkerboard pattern made with carpet tiles can be used to make the room look smaller and cozier.

 

Matting for a Framed Print

The application requires smart choices of frame and art, however carpet tiles can be used to carve a mat. The center edges of the mat may end up frayed and jagged that can justify the framed art in a pleasing way.

 

Bulletin Board Covering

Unless the carpet tile is very thick (which is usually not the case), push pins stick well in them. An old, unsightly bulletin board can be furnished with the carpet squares to add color and warmth.

You can find carpet tiles in different style like cut pile carpets, loop pile carpets, knotted and more.

 

Cleaning and Maintenance of Carpet Tiles

Regular vacuuming is the best way to clean everyday dust and dirt of carpet tiles. For the inevitable spills and accidents, the ideal way is to treat the area as quickly as possible. Scrape up any solids as promptly as possible, operating from the edges of the spill towards the center so that it doesn't spread. In the case, there is any excess liquid, place a thick wad of absorbent paper over the area and press firmly to soak it. Sponge cleaning is a good day to deal with the dirt and dust and if required the carpet tiles can even be lifted and rinsed under the tap.

Generally a mild detergent solution can be used to clean the carpet tile. If necessary, scrub gently with a brush, however it is essential to remove all the traces of detergent by proper rinsing. Use absorbent paper to absorb excess moisture from carpet tiles, and allow it to dry. If you have lifted a tile to clean it, make sure that it is dry before you put it back.