Reinvent Your Floors and Living Spaces with Carpets Tiles
Carpets tiles have always been an eyecatching element when it comes to house décor. Besides that, they offer a myriad of benefits as well. thanks to its wonderful properties.
The impact of flooring on interior design is profound, hence designers give a lot of thought to it, there are different materials which have come into play as far flooring is concerned. Italian tiles, marble and wood are some of the materials in vogue. A number of materials which are utilized for flooring also make a statement as walling materials too. In any project, the money allocated to flooring is significant hence it should not be taken lightly. Apart from the popular materials another material which is emerging as a weapon of choice for flooring is carpet tiles. Carpets offer many practical benefits: superior comfort, attractive acoustic, and thermal qualities, as well as greater safety, compared to hard surface alternatives. The way it is utilized in the overall design scheme
affects the look, feel and sound of a space. The colours and patterns of the carpet too add and convey a sense of uniqueness. Reinstating the aforementioned facts Designer Shaily Ganatra, Founder, The Auura Interior Design Studio asserts “Carpet tiles offer various practical benefits.
They present superior comfort, empirical acoustics and thermal properties as compared to hard surface alternatives. Carpet tiles offer the added advantage of adapting to the look, design and feel of the space. The colour & pattern of the chosen carpet tile can further seamlessly display the unique ambience of the interiors.” Affirming the fact that carpet tiles have sound insulation properties Anil Badan, Founder, Studio B Architects says “Carpet tiles are an excellent choice for reducing noise, irrespective of the space one is designing. Being unable to listen to someone, especially in an office where communication is necessary, becomes a problem. The acoustic performance of a carpet hinges on the padding or carpet used underneath it. However, carpet tiles are manufactured with a standardized backing with well resounding acoustic properties. Further, many manufacturers allow you to specify your carpet tiles with a different backing. That way, you can find a tailormade tile that would be perfect for the design you make.” Just like any other material while selecting the right carpet tile, a number of parameters to be looked at. Pallavi Pashine & Anurag, Principal Architects, Salankar Pashine & Associates point out Depending on the requirements for the project, one should look toward the certifications and classifications to determine which carpet and carpet backing would be most suitable. For instance, a classification based on the EN1307 is Class 21. This would mean that the carpet has been tested for domestic, moderate and light usage. Class 33 classification would mean that the carpet has been tested for heavy usage.
