For flooring installations that aren’t meant to be in place for the long term, modular flooring is an option worth considering. Modular tiles look great and are easy to install, but you can also disassemble them later if you want to swap out the flooring. They’re available for indoor or outdoor usage. Modular floors work for residential or commercial locations. Use them at the entrance to a building, inside a dance studio, to create an outdoor sports court, over concrete in a garage, or anywhere in between. Learn more about this handy style of flooring with a modular tiles overview from the experts at Greatmats.
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Tips & considerations for purchasing Modular Tiles:
The following blogs offer tips on what aspects to look for in modular flooring before making a purchase. Wherever you plan to use this flooring, these are all important things to learn before making your final decision.- When preparing to buy modular floor kits, start by deciding what you want to accomplish with the flooring. Then measure the area you need to cover and order the materials. Our customer service team can help you with calculations. Learn More: How Do You Buy Modular Flooring?
- Modular wood-look flooring uses a snap-together design that simplifies installation. These tiles have a faux wood-grain pattern across the top that makes them resemble a real hardwood layout. Learn More: What Is Modular Wood Flooring?
- Modular carpet tiles have hidden interlocking edges or a puzzle-style edge that simplifies installation. Some models have a foam base, while others use a raised plastic base that protects the carpet in damp areas. Learn More: What Are Modular Carpet Tiles?
Top 10 Questions About Modular Flooring
Below are the most popular questions we've received about modular flooring. Click the question to get a detailed answer and explanation on these topics.- What Is the Benefit of Modular Basement Flooring? Modular basement flooring is a popular choice because it can survive some moisture while resisting the formation of mold and mildew. For major flooding in a basement, you can disassemble the tiles, dry the water, and reassemble them.
- What Is the Advantage of a Modular Turf System? Rather than permanently installing a roll of artificial turf, modular turf tiles can give you a temporary installation while being easy to install.
- What Is the Best Modular Flooring for a Dance Floor? Portable modular dance floors are a great choice for people who want an easy-to-install floor for parties, weddings, or remote dance performances. One of the easiest dance floors to use is the EZ Portable Dance Floor, which consists of durable interlocking tiles with a hidden loop-and-tab system.
- How Do You Replace Modular Pool Decking Tiles? Because individual modular tiles used around a pool deck are easily replaceable, just remove the tile that has damage and put in a new one. If the damaged tile is in the middle of the layout, you might need to remove a row of tiles starting at the edge to reach the damaged one.
- How Do You Install Modular Tent Flooring? One of the advantages of modular tent flooring is that as long as the area for the installation is primarily flat, it will yield a sturdy surface that can support the weight of tables, chairs, and people walking. Just pop the interlocking edges together to create the desired coverage area.
- What's the Best Modular Kitchen Flooring? The best modular kitchen flooring usually consists of a vinyl surface and a sturdy plastic base. Vinyl performs well in kitchens because of its ability to stand up to moisture and foot traffic.
- What Are the Differences Between Modular Garage Floor Tiles? All modular garage floor tiles offer chemical resistance, weight support, and slip resistance. Some tile designs focus on durability and using perforations to remove moisture that drips from cars, while others deliver cushioning to help people building a home gym in a garage or creating a man cave.
- Modular Tiles vs. One-Piece Mats - Which Fits Your Needs? Modular tiles are a better choice when you need to cover a large space, as you can add or remove tiles as needed for a permanent or temporary layout. A one-piece mat works better when you have a specific small space to cover in the layout.
- What Are the Top 5 Modular Outdoor Sports Floors? Some of the top reasons to pick modular outdoor sports floors include their versatility, low price, durability, and ease of installation. PVC plastic, polypropylene plastic, and rubber materials all will deliver the results you want, based on the planned use case.
- How Do You Make a Modular Basketball Dribbling Mat? To make a modular basketball dribbling mat, just connect 4 to 10 modular court tiles to create a small square or rectangle. You can work on ball-handling skills in this small space while receiving a true ball bounce.
Best Modular Floor Products
Max Tile Raised Floor Tiles, 5/8 Inch x 1x1 Ft.
Our Max Tile Raised Floor Tiles use a vinyl top layer over a sturdy plastic base with a hidden interlocking edge system. This is one of our most popular modular flooring options, as it looks like a wood floor but is made for repeated DIY installations.
Carpet Tiles Modular Squares, 3/4 Inch x 1x1 Ft.
Rather than wrestling with a roll of carpet, our Carpet Tiles Modular Squares are easy to install while giving you a comfortable and durable flooring. These tiles have a top layer of carpet over a plastic base with a hidden interlocking system that delivers a sharp-looking layout.
StayLock Tile Bump Top Black, 9/16 Inch x 1x1 Ft.
To create a durable workout space over low-pile carpet or hard flooring, our StayLock Bump Top Black Tiles provide a firm surface with the durability of rubber. They also offer cushioning similar to foam to protect the lower body joints of athletes.
Carpet Entrance Linear Tiles, 1/2 Inch x 1x1 Ft.
For durable and effective flooring at the entrance to a building, our Carpet Entrance Linear Tiles are a great choice. These tiles use a mixture of carpeting and perforated plastic strips to help with moisture control at the entrance of the building.
Portable Outdoor Tent Tiles, 3/4 Inch x 1x1 Ft.
When you need durable plastic modular tiles to create firm flooring over grass, dirt, or gravel, our Portable Outdoor Tent Tiles are the best choice. These tiles can support the weight of chairs and tables while offering a DIY installation option.
StayLock Tile Perforated Colors, 9/16 Inch x 1x1 Ft.
In areas where you need to drain water after a rainstorm, our StayLock Tile Perforated Colors use perforations to keep the surface free from puddles. These durable tiles are made for outdoor use, such as around a hot tub or on a patio. They’re available in five different colors.
Modular Tile Flooring Customer Installations
Greatmats Customer, Brian
When Greatmats customer Brian wanted to install carpeting over his concrete basement floor, he sought a reasonably-priced product he could install himself. Modular carpet tiles from Greatmats were the perfect choice, delivering thermal protection from the cold concrete.
Basement-Safe Carpeting: Carpet Tiles Modular Squares
Greatmats Customer, Sonya
Greatmats customer Sonya Smith needed to create an area to host an outdoor music event over grass. Our firm plastic tiles worked perfectly to protect attendees from soft ground after some rain while supporting the weight of everyone.
Outdoor Event Flooring: Portable Outdoor Tent Tiles
Greatmats Customer, Ashley
Greatmats customer Ashley Radetich needed tiles she could install over carpeting for workouts at home. She has relied on these tiles for several years in two different homes, creating the ideal space for many kinds of workouts.
Home Gym Flooring Tiles Over Carpet: StayLock Tile Orange Peel Black
Greatmats Customer, Chen
Greatmats customer Chen wanted to create a home dance studio for his daughter to practice in the basement. The tiles needed to go over carpeting and provide sturdiness and comfort, and our snap-together polypropylene plastic tiles delivered the desired elements.
Modular Dance Floor Tile: Flat Top Court Floor Tiles
Greatmats Customer, Doug
Greatmats Customer Doug VanWormer wanted to cover a structurally sound wood deck that was showing its age. He selected our modular patio and deck tiles that gave the area a fresh look without requiring annual maintenance like the original wood deck needed.
Modular Outdoor Tiles: Patio Outdoor Tiles
Ramsey County Family Service Center
With constant heavy foot traffic at the entrance of its building, the Ramsey County Family Service Center needed durable tiles that could handle moisture tracked indoors on shoes. These carpet tiles look great and have a perforated plastic strip inserted that allows moisture to drain to the subfloor.
Building Entrance Tiles: Carpet Entrance Linear Tiles
Modular Flooring Installation & Maintenance Videos
How to Install Max Tile Raised Floor Tiles
How to Install Borders on StayLock Bump Top Tiles
How to Cut StayLock Perforated PVC Floor Tiles With a Utility Knife











