Carpet tiles making a comeback

Ease of installation can make modular carpeting less disruptive for a long-term care facility


In a long-term care facility, carpeting may offer a homier feel than hard-surface floors, but not all types of carpet are appropriate for this type of facility, according to an article on the FacilityCare website.

Modular carpeting, or carpet tiles, tend to work well in this environment, the article said. 

When people think of carpet tiles, they often picture unattractive carpets that might be used to cover a basement floor, but modular carpeting has come a long way. 

Prices have declined considerably and installing modular carpeting tends to be somewhat less disruptive to a facility than the installation of hard-surface floors.

The ability to change carpet colors in different areas can help people with early stage Alzheimer’s disease find their way around because they can remember the colors of the floors in different areas, the article said.

Tiles can also be arranged in a variety of patterns to create aesthetically pleasing designs.

Read the article.

 



May 5, 2014


Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations


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