2) EASY TO INSTALL

The best carpet tiles will be easy to install, without requiring complex prep work. This will make installing your new flooring less costly by reducing both the installation time and labor.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Many installation complications stem from the need to prevent flooring compatibility problems, such as plasticizer migration. These issues often occur when compounds in new carpet tiles react with traces of old adhesives left from previous flooring.

The most effective way to simplify your installation process is to choose flooring with a non-reactive backing. Certain types of cushion backing, such as open cell cushion backing, don’t contain PVC or plasticizers, meaning they don’t react with anything on the subfloor.

Eliminating reactive factors can greatly speed up and simplify the installation process: you don’t need to remove all traces of old adhesives, or prime and seal the floor.