Texmateria
Carpet Tile
A modular textile floor tile with pile over a stiff backing. It shows square seams, directional nap changes, replaceable patches, flattened traffic paths, and slight height differences.
Common names
- modular carpet
- carpet squares
- office carpet tile
Search phrases
- office square carpet
- gray modular carpet floor
- carpet tile seams
- commercial carpet squares
Common uses
- Offices
- Hotels
- Schools
- Retail interiors
- Event spaces
- Raised access floors
Choosing points
- Best for offices and hotels where replaceable, absorbent, quiet flooring is useful.
- Directional pile makes neighboring tiles look lighter or darker when rotated.
- Individual damaged tiles can be replaced.
- Seams, chair caster paths, and dirt near entrances are common visual cues.
How it ages
- Wear depends on fiber, backing, adhesive, and traffic. Edges can curl or lift if installation or moisture conditions are poor.
What to avoid
- Do not use carpet tile in wet rooms or exterior entries without moisture control; trapped water can cause odor, mold, and adhesive failure.
