How to Install Commercial Office Square Carpet Tiles

There are three main installation methods that don’t involve glue, and the best option for you will depend on the traffic level, and how much effort you want to put in.

Peel and Stick Carpet Tiles

Self-adhesive carpet tiles, a.k.a. peel and stick tiles are the easiest to install. The adhesive is already applied to each tile and all you have to do is pull back the plastic sheet to expose it.

Simply place the peel and stick carpet square on the floor, and press down to adhere it to the floor. That's all there is to it!

Some adhesives leave a residue on the subfloor but some do not. However, there’s an easy way to test! Place your hand on the adhesive; if your hand is sticky after, it will leave a residue that is easily cleaned up if needed.

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Interlocking Carpet Tiles

Interlocking tiles look one of two ways: like a giant puzzle piece, or with plastic attachments on the sides that click into one another.

For the tiles with interlocking edges, lay them out and join the edges together as if you’re putting together a puzzle. These are so easy to put together, a child could do it! Tiles sometimes come with a finished edge, or you can cut them to create a clean edge.

If the tile has a plastic backing, just click them together using the locking mechanisms on the side.

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Glue-Free Carpet Tiles

These tiles don't have interlocking edges or pre-applied adhesive. Usually, they would be glued down, but this doesn't have to be the case. To install carpet tiles without glue, use double-sided carpet tape around the edges of each tile. If you secure tiles using the tape method, you can make a custom-made area rug.

With the taping method, you can finish a room quickly without the glue. However, if you really want them to permanently stick, you can still use glue or pressure-sensitive adhesive to keep the tiles in place.