Green Carpet Tiles - Protecting The Environment One Floor At A Time
Our landfills are full of old carpet . The average lifespan of carpet is 5 - 15 years. In 2003, it is estimated that 5 billion pounds of carpet was sent to the landfill.Finally, there is a green alternative. Most carpet tiles are made from recycled materials and in an environmentally friendly way.
Replace stained sections...not stained floors
Most carpet is replaced due to sections being worn or stained. The whole carpet must be replaced because broadloom carpet cannot be pieced together. Since carpet tiles are modular, only worn or stained sections have to be replaced.
Most carpet tiles come in 2' by 2' sections. Each tile in a room can be easily replaced by removing the soiled carpet tile and replacing it with a new carpet tile. Make sure you save that old carpet tile because...
Carpet tiles are recyclable and durable
Most carpet tile is 100% recyclable. Return your old carpet tile to a recycle facility and it will be used again to create beautiful flooring.
Carpet tile backings are so durable that they can often be reused for new carpet tile or prevent the need for new carpet at all. Carpet tile can be removed after flooding, washed off with a water hose, and placed back in the room.
Carpet tiles are stylish and green
Have you ever felt like it was a major sacrifice to be green? Like turning in the heavy duty v-12 Hummer for an eco-frindly hatchback? Well, there is no sacrifice here...
Carpet tiles are easy to install and replace.
Simply fit them together in any pattern that you like. Since they are modular, there is no limit to your creativity.