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Options for Commercial Carpet Tiles

Commercial carpet tiles are a smart choice for both commercial, office, and hospitality settings. They yield a great look for public spaces, while also delivering comfort for employees. In high foot traffic paths, commercial carpeting from Greatmats will stand up to these tough conditions while resisting wear and tear.

You can select commercial carpet squares in a range of designs and configurations, ensuring you match the right product to the planned use case. At Greatmats, we have dozens of products that deliver durability and stylish options. Whether you want to focus on texture, colors, eco-friendly options, or ease of cleaning, we can help. Our commercial carpet tiles won’t look like the sterile flooring you might be envisioning; instead delivering inviting, comfortable designs.

Types and Styles of Commercial Carpet Tiles

At Greatmats, we offer a couple of primary designs of carpet tiles.

Commercial-Grade Carpet Tiles

Most commercial-grade carpet tiles have a square shape and measure up to 2-by-2 feet, which is a convenient size to handle while also allowing you to cover a large area quickly.

Some commercial carpet squares have an interlocking edge that allows for a DIY installation, but most have flat edges and require gluing to the subfloor. Even when using adhesive, you can potentially select a DIY or professional installation.

Commercial-Grade Carpet Planks

Commercial-grade carpet planks have a rectangular shape. They may measure 12 by 48 inches, giving you 4 square feet of coverage per plank. Using rectangular shapes can give you more options for installing the pieces in the desired pattern. The plank shape works nicely for areas where you want a random installation, too.

Some commercial carpet planks have a pattern that’s designed to resemble wood planks with grain patterns. You can receive the look of a faux wood floor while receiving the warmth of carpeting.

Installation Methods for Commercial Carpet Squares

Versus commercial carpet rolls, commercial-grade carpet squares are far easier to install, allowing you to save money by doing the job yourself. Some of the options for installing carpet tile commercial designs include:

• Traditional glue down
  
• Self-stick pre-applied adhesive
  
• Interlocking without glue
  
• Loose lay

Select an installation using glue or adhesive when the flooring is designed to be permanent. If you want to move the squares later, select an option without glue.

Features and Benefits of Commercial Carpet Tiles

Some of the key benefits you’ll receive from our carpet tiles made for commercial locations include:

• Flexible design patterns
  
• Bold color options, ranging from red to yellow to midnight black
  
• Convenient 24-by-24-inch sizes
  
• Made for high traffic areas
  
• Resistant to sun fading
  
• Resistant to staining
  
• Eco-friendly designs with some recycled content
  
• Easy to clean and maintain
  
• Some products have static resistance
  
• Long-lasting performance
  
• Fast drying after exposed to water
  
• Some products can be DIY installed

Commercial Carpet Tile Use Types

You can use commercial carpet in a range of public-facing areas, including:

• Office areas
  
• Reception areas
  
• Lobbies
  
• Entryways
  
• Hotels
  
• Retail locations
  
• Movie theaters
  
• Bowling alleys
  
• Meeting rooms
  
• Churches
  
• Schools
  
• Medical offices
  
• Daycares
  
• Libraries
  
• Waiting rooms
  
• Government buildings
  
• Community centers

Commercial Carpet Tiles Q&A

What are the best commercial carpet tiles?

The best commercial carpet tiles are those that provide coverage at a reasonable price, long-lasting products, and versatile use cases. By installing these products in a square or tile format, commercial business owners can swap out any discolored or damaged tile for a new one without having to replace the entire flooring, like they’d have to do with a carpet roll.

What is TARR for commercial carpet?

Commercial carpet TARR ratings give commercial building owners a guideline for how much foot traffic carpeting can withstand before needing repair or replacement. The TARR number on the scale can be as high as 4.0 for the heavy-duty carpet for areas like an airport. A 2.5 rating is for carpet made for moderate traffic areas, such as an indoor private office.

What are the standard thicknesses of commercial carpet squares?

A standard thickness for commercial carpet squares is about 1/4 of an inch, although some products are significantly thinner. When installing them, they need to be thin enough to allow doors to swing open without catching on the fibers.

What are the most popular commercial carpet tile installation patterns?

The most common types of commercial carpet tile patterns can involve different shapes and colors. Some traditional patterns you can deploy include monolithic, brick, ashlar, quarter-turned, and non-directional (or random). Our Greatmats customer service team can suggest commercial carpet tile products with designs that allow you to create a desired pattern.

What popular commercial carpet brands are available at Greatmats?

At Greatmats, we offer many different types of popular commercial carpet brands, including Foss, Joy, Pentz, Mohawk, and Shaw.