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What Are Peel and Stick Carpet Tiles?
Peel and stick carpet tiles are exactly as the name suggests, carpet squares with a self-adhering backing that can be adhered to your floor. Installation is easy, and even - dare I say it? - kind of fun! Simply peel, stick, and adhere. It’s a great DIY product and requires only a few tools.
Many peel and stick tiles are stain, fade, and crush resistant as well as resistant to mold and mildew. Basically, self-adhering carpet tiles are awesome.
Why Choose Peel and Stick Carpet Tiles?
So why choose peel-and-stick carpet squares for your home when broadloom rolls have always been so popular? The fact is peel and stick carpet is inexpensive, durable, and easy to install.
Let’s look at a few benefits:
✅ Easy installation: Peel-and-stick carpet tiles are very easy to install and can be done in a matter of hours. Plus, if you ever want to pull them up or rearrange them, they come up without a hassle and without leaving behind residue.
✅ Style: Create custom patterns and textures using different colors or simply rotating the tile. A fun part of carpet tiles is that you can mix and match.
✅ Eco-friendly: Carpet tiles produce less waste than installing broadloom carpet. That’s because tile comes in different sizes so you end up cutting less to fit the space. Also, many adhesive carpet tiles are made from recycled materials.
✅ Affordable: Peel-and-stick tiles are inexpensive. If you’re looking for durable flooring on a budget, self-adhering carpet tiles are the way to go.
Types of Peel and Stick Carpet Tiles
Indoor
Indoor carpet squares are perfect for all interior applications, including basements, bedrooms, indoor patios, and more. It’s a soft, cost-effective flooring that’s easy to clean and maintain. It can hold up to the wear and tear of indoor use, but lots of moisture can pose a challenge.
Outdoor
Yes, carpet really can be used outside! Outdoor carpet tiles are specifically designed to resist the mold and mildew that comes from high-moisture areas. And color fading? Forget about it. Outdoor carpet is made from fade-free materials, so it will look great even after extended exposure to sunlight. Plus, you don’t just have to use it outside. It’s a great option for indoors as well.
Material
Nylon
Nylon is highly durable, static-free, and a great fiber for indoor carpets. Nylon is usually treated with a stain-blocking technology that helps it stay beautiful longer. This material remains one of the most popular fibers for making carpet.
Polyester
Polyester is mostly made from recycled materials, which makes it a great choice for eco-friendly flooring. It’s slightly less expensive than nylon and almost just as durable. It’s extremely fade and stain-resistant. Polyester also usually has the widest range of color choices.
Olefin
Olefin is a natural stain-resistant fiber. The fibers are dyed as they’re being created, which results in color throughout the fiber, and not just on the surface. Olefin is a low static, virtually fade-resistant, carpet fiber.
Triexta
Triexta is one of the most eco-friendly carpet fibers on the market because it’s made from corn glucose. There’s a lot of science that goes into it, but basically, Triexta offers you a naturally stain-resistant product that’s cheaper than nylon.
Backing for Peel and Stick Carpet
The majority of peel-and-stick carpet tiles don’t have what we would officially call a backing. Instead, the bottom of the tile is just the bottom of the carpet fibers and the glue that keeps them all together. The peel-and-stick adhesive is pre-applied to this surface, so when you peel back the plastic cover to install the carpet tile, you’re looking at the carpet fibers.
However, some peel-and-stick carpet tiles do come with genuine backing, and it’s essential to understand what these features offer.
Polyurethane Cushion Backing
When you want to add an extra bit of plushness, go for a carpet tile with a pre-attached padding. You still enjoy the convenience of a peel-and-stick tile, but with the added benefit of a thick, comfortable carpet pad as well. It’s the best of both worlds!
How to Install Peel and Stick Carpet Tiles
If you want simplicity, peel and stick carpet tiles are the easiest to install. The adhesive is already applied to each tile and all you have to do is pull back the plastic sheet to expose it. Simply place the peel and stick carpet tile on the floor, and press down to adhere it to the floor.
When you run up against a wall or other obstruction and need to cut an adhesive carpet square, just use a utility knife and cut along the bottom of the tile. Additionally, you should always check the manufacturer’s suggestions for the most accurate advice on installation and maintenance.
Customer Reviews
"I am very pleased with the look of the tile and how easy it is to apply! It looks way more expensive than it actually costs. Great value for the money."
- Rhonda F.
"We live in the desert southwest and the path to the doggie area gets too hot. I used the tiles to cool their feet during the walk back there and they love it."
- Daniel
"Beautiful addition to our hot tub patio! So much nicer on the feet, too! I am a 69 year old woman and had no problems putting down my carpet tiles. They stick securely to the cement flooring. Water from our sprinkler system hits the edge of it daily and no signs of the adhesive losing its grip. I love the tiles and adding them has made our basement walkout patio a comfortable and great place to gather!"
- Patricia
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