Laying Carpet Tiles

Carpet tiles are much easier to lay than carpet, and if an area becomes worn or stained the affected pieces are easy to replace. Prepare and lay the carpet tiles using much the same method as for vinyl floor tiles, with the following differences:

• Adjust the tiles so that you have full-size tiles at the door entrance.
• Lay the tiles in the same weave direction (using the arrow on the back of each tile as a guide) or make a checkered pattern by laying alternate tiles with the arrows in opposite directions.
• Cut border tiles by making a cut at each edge and scoring across the back with a razor knife (use a metal straight-edge as a guide for scoring) before cutting.