Collection: Carpet Tiles

Carpet tiles can be fitted without adhesive in small areas but in large areas its better to use a tackifier adhesive which will allow the tiles to be uplifted if required.

• Plan the installation carefully. Draw a chalk line down the centre of the area or from a doorway.
• Find the centre point and draw a line at a right angle to the first, as shown in this diagram.
• Lay one row of tiles along each leg or cross.
• If necessary, re-draw the chalk lines so there’s at least half a tile border along each wall.
• Using a v-notched trowel (1/16” x 3/16”) for F3 and F44, or a brush for F41, apply the adhesive evenly over the whole area.
• Let the adhesive dry for 30 minutes or longer, depending on humidity and temperature.
• Working outwards from the centre of the cross, lay the tiles in position, pressing firmly to ensure they stick properly to the surface.
• When fitting tiles at the edge of the room, butt one tile against the skirting, and position the tile to be cut exactly on top of the one immediately behind it, overlapping the butted-up one. Where this crosses, mark and cut the top tile. This will then fit the required space exactly. But the tiles firmly together, but be careful not to compress them too tightly against each other

No – Carpet tiles are designed to be fitted directly to a smooth flat subfloor.

No – Carpet tiles need to be fitted directly to the floor if possible, They could be fitted over sheet vinyl or vinyl tiles that are fully stuck to the floor.

When fitting carpet tiles its best to follow these instructions

• Plan the installation carefully. Draw a chalk line down the centre of the area or from a doorway.
• Find the centre point and draw a line at a right angle to the first, as shown in this diagram.
• Lay one row of tiles along each leg or cross.
• If necessary, re-draw the chalk lines so there’s at least half a tile border along each wall.
• Working outwards from the centre of the cross, lay the tiles in position, pressing firmly to ensure they stick properly to the surface.
• When fitting tiles at the edge of the room, butt one tile against the skirting, and position the tile to be cut exactly on top of the one immediately behind it, overlapping the butted-up one. Where this crosses, mark and cut the top tile. This will then fit the required space exactly. But the tiles firmly together, but be careful not to compress them against each other