The carpet most of us are familiar with come in shape of role it is also called broad loom.
they come in rolls of 12-15 food wide, where installers cut to size to cover rooms wall to wall. They are usually installed with padding also called underlayment.
Traditionally they are glued to the subfloor. However, they could also be tacked if the subfloor is plywood.
There is another type of modular carpet that is being used in the industry.
They are square shaped carpets that both DIYer’s and pros use to save time and cost.
Square carpets also called carpet tiles come in different designs and colours, they also come in different sizes. some readily available sizes are 18”X18”, 20”X20” 24”X24”, 36”X36” and 40”X40” squares. They are also available in rectangular shapes (i.e., 18”X36”)
Depending on the type and manufacturer, they are typically installed in three different ways:
- Self adhesive, also called peel and stick.
- installed by mastic.
- no adhesives
With carpet tiles you do not need to install any padding.
some manufacturers provide backing with cushion that serves as padding.
Other types have no cushion backing. Because of their tight nit backing, they are more resistant to moisture than carpet rolls.
In heavy traffic area it is always recommended to use adhesives. however, there are releasable adhesives that allow for easy removal of the carpet tiles if they need to be replaced.
Thanks to their modular design, a major advantage of carpet tiles is that they could individually be replaced easily should they get dirty, damaged, or stained.
Carpet rolls cost less than carpet tiles per square footage, however, when you factor in the padding and professional installation costs, it could end up costing more than the carpet tiles for the same area.
For both, wall to wall carpet as well as the carpet tiles Eddy Floor Scraper is the ideal tool to remove them with ease and speed.
Below is a great article from Home Depot about the differences between the two:
Broadloom vs. Carpet Tiles – The Home Depot
The basic difference between the two is the density. Porcelain tiles have a higher density and are harder than their ceramic counterparts. This is due to their manufacturing process and material composition.
Porcelain tiles are denser than ceramic because they are made of finer clay, they are compacted at higher pressures and are backed at higher temperature, upwards of 1300 degrees Celsius. Ceramic tiles have less density, are not as hard and are more porous which make them absorb higher amounts of water.
The density of porcelain tiles makes them more durable, hence they last longer. In addition, they are impervious to water which makes them waterproof and stain resistant.
Because of these characteristics, they can be used outdoors. Porcelain tiles are perfect for high moisture and high traffic areas such as bathrooms, hallways, and kitchens.
Ceramic tiles have low resistance to frost, moisture, and stains; therefore, they are better suited for indoor applications.
The cost of porcelain tiles is higher than ceramic tiles, but they have longer life span.
Below is a highly informative article from Home Depot outlining these and other differences between the two:
Porcelain vs. Ceramic Tiles – The Home Depot
The carpet most of us are familiar with come in shape of role it is also called broad loom.
they come in rolls of 12-15 food wide, where installers cut to size to cover rooms wall to wall. They are usually installed with padding also called underlayment.
Traditionally they are glued to the subfloor. However, they could also be tacked if the subfloor is plywood.
There is another type of modular carpet that is being used in the industry.
They are square shaped carpets that both DIYer’s and pros use to save time and cost.
Square carpets also called carpet tiles come in different designs and colours, they also come in different sizes. some readily available sizes are 18”X18”, 20”X20” 24”X24”, 36”X36” and 40”X40” squares. They are also available in rectangular shapes (i.e., 18”X36”)
Depending on the type and manufacturer, they are typically installed in three different ways:
- Self adhesive, also called peel and stick.
- installed by mastic.
- no adhesives
With carpet tiles you do not need to install any padding.
some manufacturers provide backing with cushion that serves as padding.
Other types have no cushion backing. Because of their tight nit backing, they are more resistant to moisture than carpet rolls.
In heavy traffic area it is always recommended to use adhesives. however, there are releasable adhesives that allow for easy removal of the carpet tiles if they need to be replaced.
Thanks to their modular design, a major advantage of carpet tiles is that they could individually be replaced easily should they get dirty, damaged, or stained.
Carpet rolls cost less than carpet tiles per square footage, however, when you factor in the padding and professional installation costs, it could end up costing more than the carpet tiles for the same area.
For both, wall to wall carpet as well as the carpet tiles Eddy Floor Scraper is the ideal tool to remove them with ease and speed.
Below is a great article from Home Depot about the differences between the two:
Broadloom vs. Carpet Tiles – The Home Depot
Having been a long-standing member of ARA and CRA, Eddy Floor Tools has been active in tool rental market since 1991,
We have served both small rental stores as well as large rental chains such as Home Depot Rental since 2001.
In 2020 Lowe’s revealed some aggressive plans to become a significant player in the rental market,
tool rental is an already big marketplace, estimated to be around $14 billion by the American Rental Association (ARA).
Retailers in the home improvement space include Ace, Home Depot, Menards and True Value all currently offer rentals.
Lowe’s tool rental departments will measure about 4,000-square-feet each and will be in newly constructed space either in the form of an expansion of existing stores or built next to one.
“For all of our customers, having the right tool is key to every project, but they may not always want to purchase a new tool or piece of equipment. Lowe’s Tool Rental helps customers save on the cost of owning, maintaining, and storing the tools they need,” said Fred Stokes, senior vice president of pro sales and services for Lowe’s.
“As the new home for pros, offering tool rental is just another way we are committed to keeping them working. Whether a pro’s tool fails on the job, needs a repair or they’re looking to try something new, tool rental will allow them to get back to the jobsite faster, saving them time and money.”
Eddy Floor Tools is a proud supplier to Lowe’s tool rental.
below is a complete article by Lowe’s regarding this.
https://corporate.lowes.com/newsroom/press-releases/lowes-launches-tool-rental-program-nationwide-08-19-20
This year we will be exhibiting at the American Rental Association (ARA) show in Tampa Florida.
We will be at booth # 1881 in Virgina Abrasives booth.
Please stop by to see our new equipment.
Looking forward to seeing you there between Feb 09-12, 2020
For more information visit: https://www.tsnn.com/events/ara-show-2020
Every year we exhibit at International Surfaces show in Las Vegas.
We will be looking forward to meet our existing clients as well as potential clients at the show this year.
Please stop by your both # 4388 to see our new equipment.
Looking forward to see you there between Jan 28-30, 2020.
For complete details, visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com.
