Carpet tiles can be an easy and affordable way to liven up any room, new or old. Best of all just about anyone can install a carpet tile system with little knowledge of construction techniques or carpet laying skills.

In general you first lay a straight line with a chalk line and then working off of that line you begin to paste down the carpet tiles, working from one row to the next. Many carpet tile products have the adhesive already on the back, others require that you place glue on the floor and then put the product into the glue. The trick with either technique is to keep the carpet tile squares going in a straight line, which is easier than it sounds when you use a chalk line.

Floor carpet tiles come in two basic choices: First there are the commercial carpet tiles. These are pre-cut carpet tile squares made of very tough and rugged fibers with a strong backing. This type of carpet tile is used mainly in areas where a lot of foot traffic is expected. Because of the added toughness of the fibers they can hold up for long periods of time and are easy to clean. If you are planning to use your carpet tiles in a business or in aisle ways, this would be your best choice as it will give you years of reliable wear and tear and it looks nice, too. The second type of carpet tiles are for in-home use. These are the floor carpet tiles that most homeowners will be interested in purchasing, and even though they are for in-home use, they are still very durable and will stand up to a lot of wear and tear.

In either case you have a huge array of options to choose from, not only in price but also in colors and patterns. Some of the more well-known companies who make carpet tiles today include: Berber carpet tiles, Legato carpet tiles, Shaw carpet tiles, and Armstrong carpet tiles to name just a few.

These manufacturers offer both the commercial carpet tile products as well as the in-home floor carpet tile products. Many of these companies will also offer wholesale carpet tile through outlet stores, this often includes the Berber carpet tile which is very popular across the US. The American Carpet and Tile Store is great place to begin your search for carpet tiles at wholesale prices.