Office Carpets

For many years office floor tiles have consisted of linoleum or vinyl squares that are produced only to cover a concrete slab and do not add to the office asetic. As the use of carpet has become more popular in office environments there has been a need to address the unique issues found there. Offices often have more foot traffic than homes and require carpeting that is both durable and resistant to stains.

Residential homes often have specific locations throughout the house that are considered 'high traffic' areas. Tiles that are installed in most homes do not have the level of durability that is required for offices. Office carpet tiles must be able to withstand unique spills such as residue from copy machines which can severely damage a carpet. Using carpet tiles an individual can replace only those tiles which have been damaged and are not required to replace the entire carpet regularly.

Scientists and researchers for the carpet industry developed techniques to infuse carpet tiles with a combination of chemicals which protect the carpet and meet building code regulations. Designers then had to find a way to create carpeting that would meet the demands of office foot traffic but not be of an institutional quality that was not appropriate. The methods for incorporating both function and design then have been a challenge for the carpet tile industry.