Carpet Tiles

[Patrick Kelly]

I've seen carpet tiles used in a lot of commercial properties and was wondering if they are worth using in small multi-family units. This is a C property in a B+ area and I'm looking to rehab. It has tenants in it, but the flooring is really beat up and the tenants are complaining. I was thinking of either doing an allure flooring that looks like wood or carpet tiles that can be replaced individually as they get damaged. Just wondering if anyone has any experience.

[Steven Thomas]

Coming from a handyman, carpet is only as good as the installation, and carpet tiles are doubly so. If you go that route,you HAVE to make sure the adhesive is REALLY good and make sure the edges have plenty. If you dont the corners will eventually poke  up. Installation is quick and fairly straight forward though. The floor needs to be fairly level and the surface you stick them to needs to be clean when installed.