Top 10 Questions About Carpet Tiles

1. Can You Put Floating Carpet Tiles Over Tile or Concrete? A floating carpet tile has a plastic base that lifts the carpet section above the subfloor. These plastic base units can go directly over almost any subfloor, including existing tile or concrete.
2. What Are the Best Carpet Tiles for a Basement? Some basements may have moisture that seeps through the concrete block, creating frequent dampness. When selecting carpet squares to use in a basement, look for a carpet tile that can go directly over concrete and offers waterproof capabilities.
3. Do I Need Padding to Install Carpet Tiles? When laying out a roll of carpeting, installers often need to add a roll of padding underneath the carpet. When creating a layout with carpet tiles, though, many of the pieces already have padding or have a design that negates needing additional padding.
4. Can You Install Carpet Tiles Over Hardwood or Vinyl Flooring? Rather than removing an existing hardwood or vinyl flooring installation to put in new carpeting, consider going over the top. You can install the majority of carpeting tiles directly over the top of a hard and smooth existing floor.
5. What Are the Best Padded Carpet Tiles? The best padded carpet squares often have a peel and stick design, making them extremely easy to install as a DIY project. The padding should be cushioned enough to provide comfort, while remaining firm enough to walk across without sinking into the material.
6. Are Interlocking Carpet Tiles Waterproof? When installing carpet squares in an area that may have moisture seepage on a regular basis, such as a basement or garage, having waterproof carpeting is a must. Not all carpet tiles offer waterproof capabilities, so shop carefully to find the material that will give you the moisture protection you want.
7. What Are the Best Commercial Carpet Tiles? When installing carpeting in a commercial location, the flooring must be durable enough to stand up to regular foot traffic and other tough conditions. However, the best commercial carpeting tiles do not have to sacrifice style to give you the durability you want.
8. How Do You Install Carpet Tiles Without Glue? Many of the carpet tiles we offer at Greatmats do not require extra adhesive or glue for installation. We have interlocking tiles that snap together at the edges, and we have peel and stick tiles that adhere to almost any subfloor successfully.
9. What Are the Best Outdoor Carpet Tiles? Carpeting made for use outdoors needs to be able to withstand frequent sunlight and weather issues, like rain and snow. The best outdoor carpeting often will have darker colors to hide soils, while delivering a high level of durability to stand up to multiple use cases.
10. What Is the Best Way to Clean Carpet Tiles? One of the best things about our carpet squares is they rarely require any specialized cleaning techniques versus what you would do with a roll of carpet. You can use a vacuum cleaner for regular cleaning, and you often can use a professional shampooer to perform a more thorough cleaning.

Best Carpet Tile Products

Royal Interlocking Carpet Tile

Our Royal Interlocking Carpet Tile is an extremely popular type of carpet square, thanks to its ease of installation and low cost. It has an interlocking puzzle edge and measures 2-by-2 feet.

Modular Square Carpet Tile

With a hidden interlocking plastic base, our Modular Square Carpet Tile connects together securely, while leaving the plastic base invisible in the final layout.

Smart Transformations Crochet Carpet Tile

For a type of carpet that has some interesting textures and a crochet pattern, our Smart Transformations Crochet Carpet Tile will grab your attention.

Gym Floor Covering Carpet Tile

To protect a wooden gymnasium floor during events such as banquets, receptions, graduations, and craft fairs, count on the large Gym Floor Covering Carpet Tile from Greatmats.

Plush Comfort Carpet Tile Kit

For maximum insulation and cushioning properties in easy-to-install carpet squares, our Plush Comfort Carpet Tile Kit does the trick and creates a 10-by-10-foot floor space.

Customer Installations

St. Louis Music

Because St. Louis Music needed to make a good first impression on customers at its trade show booth, it sought a great-looking floor that was easy to transport, assemble and also comfortable.

Trade Show Carpet Tile: Royal Interlocking Carpet Tile

Customer Testimonial

Greatmats’ employee Tashia and her family were looking for a type of carpeting to transition an unfinished basement into a more usable and comfortable space. She knew which product to pick to deal with the dampness that sometimes occurs in the space from seepage through the concrete foundation.

Family Room Carpet Tile: Royal Interlocking Carpet Tile

Jason Ballard

After Jason Ballard had a failed sump pump cause flooding in his home’s basement, he sought a more functional and removable basement flooring that did not require adhesive during installation.

Playroom Carpet Tile: Modular Square Carpet Tile

Ramsey County Family Service Center

For the Ramsey County Family Service Center, installing a high-quality, durable flooring at the entrance to the building was a must to handle significant foot traffic.

Entryway Carpet Tile: Entrance Linear Tile

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