By Annie Deakin
A new system for carpets known as modular carpet squares makes wall to wall carpeting a possibility for those who previously considered it a bad investment.
Carpets, despite their comfort and aesthetic appeal, pose some logistical difficulties for certain households. Installation may be somewhat inconvenient, and although the initial price of the carpet may be reasonable upkeep may be anything but. Once a wall to wall carpet has been installed, irreparable damage or permanent staining of even a small area necessitates the replacement of the entire carpet. This can make considering carpets a questionable matter for those who cannot afford to replace them if they're damaged, or can't guarantee that they will not be damaged to begin with.
Investing in carpeted floors is an even trickier matter for those who don't own their own home or are considering moving in the future. Wall to wall carpeting cannot be transported to a new lodging when renters or owners move. And although a landlord may agree to install carpeting to the specifications of a renter, the renter then faces the potentialities of lost deposits, fees, or even the replacement cost if that carpet is damaged.
Modular carpeting has changed all that. This innovation has made carpets a real possibility for households who were convinced that conventional carpets couldn't hold up to their lifestyles and remain a good investment.
Conventional carpets are manufactured in large, difficult to maneuver rolls that require professional installation and removal. They attach directly to the hard surface they're covering. The carpet must be cut to size by a qualified installer. Alternatively, modular carpets are sold in manageable small squares.
These squares attach not to the floor beneath, but to one another. This is typically accomplished by way of uniquely formulated adhesive tabs. The method parallels the do it yourself philosophy behind laminate flooring and snap together hardwood floor options.
Thanks to this system, an individual square of carpet can be lifted out easily without causing damage or the need to replace the entire rooms carpeting. In addition to ease of cleaning and repair, those who have resisted committing to a carpet because they may move will find that modular carpet squares can be easily transported to a new location and reinstalled.
But the real innovation of modular carpeting isn't just its tidy solutions to the difficulties encountered with traditional carpets. Carpet squares manufactured by the same company are interchangeable--even those of differing textures, colors, or patterns. For a truly one of a kind decor, a creative designer can install an absolutely unique carpet by combining compatible squares of different colors or textures.
Or, if a household would like to install their carpet gradually to disperse the cost, squares can be used to create area rugs and runners. These can be expanded and connected until wall to wall carpet is achieved.
Those who have believed carpets to be out of their reach, whether because of cost, the long term commitment, or the inconvenience of installation have a new option to consider: going modular.
Annie is an expert furniture and interior design writer. Her current area of specialism is beds, decorating ideas and garden furniture
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