Why Carpet Tiles?

Carpet tiles have been a large part of the flooring market since their conception in the mid-19th century when they became an interior design item in the Netherlands. At first, they became quite popular within the residential market. However, since then, they have been on an incredible journey to becoming suitable for commercial environments.

Today, most of the carpet tiles are made with Solution Dyed Nylon, which allows resilience against the heavy traffic typical of commercial and some residential environments.

Carpet tiles also come with additional benefits, such as design flexibility, easy maintenance and installation, affordability, sustainable credentials, etc., to name a few. Because of these factors, they are well-suited for a wide range of applications in modern society – from residential (think home office or home gym set-ups) to commercial spaces, such as retail, hotels, bars, restaurants, airports, offices, event venues, and so on.

Spaces around us are facilitators of our wellbeing. When we know that a room has elements crafted with the environment in mind, we feel better – not just for ourselves but for future generations.

Manufacturers know that customers are savvier in their choices regarding design and, particularly, flooring – looking for options that have a lesser impact on the planet and a more positive contribution to our wellbeing.

Many of the best carpet tiles in today’s market include recycled materials, despite being synthetic or non-renewable in some cases, effectively closing the loop.

A flooring installation consisting of carpet tiles can be maintained and replaced (if needed) with no fuss and in sections (rather than a whole, like with broadloom), reducing the waste produced.

Many also have a wide range of green credentials attached, from internationally well-known LEED certifications to local schemes such as Green Star, making them suitable for green building requirements.

Choosing The Right Carpet Tile

A recent shift in our lives forces us to spend much more time indoors. And with this at the front of minds, perceptions of the spaces we work and live in changed; the need for an uplifting environment that contributes positively to our wellbeing became paramount.

Carpet tiles assist with this through engaging and exciting modular installations.

Endless designs can be created through mixing ‘n’ matching various tile designs and sizes and transform a room to inspire us and make us feel welcomed and relaxed - increasing productivity within a workspace and lifting the spirits. But how can we select the right design style for us, or our workplace, with the many different carpet tiles available in the market today?

When selecting carpet tiles, we should consider several variables to suit each environment (whether residential or commercial), such as:

- the traffic the room would sustain,

- the frequency of maintenance,

- any sustainable credentials,

- non-aesthetics aspects of the design, such as the acoustics requirements,

- the budget available,

- the actual design & colour of the tile,

- as well as the overall design, style, and purpose of the space around you, etc.

Carpet tiles can also be installed alongside other types of flooring, such as resilient or hard flooring, introducing an extra level of versatility.

However, even simple plain carpet tiles in selected colours can make a difference if installed with a vision in mind, whether that is a random installation or specific zoning. The list goes on, and the possibilities of design are endless.

Carpet tiles have come a long way from those designed in the last century.

The intense rhythm of our lives requires quick decisions and rapid installations. But we also want a beautiful floor that inspires us and makes us feel good about those decisions.

So, embrace modularity and allow yourself to play with carpet tiles, designing your own inspiring space that will make you and others feel good.

If you are still not sure about which option is best, contact Victoria Carpets at [email protected] or 03 9794 5855.

Alternatively, visit our page Victoria Carpets at Archify.