Carpet covers the floors in bedrooms, family rooms and other common areas of many homes. Traditional wall-to-wall carpeting is best installed by a professional for a good finish. If you want to save money and handle the installation yourself, carpet squares are a good option. Also called carpet tiles, these self-adhesive sections of carpet have some a long way. They come in a variety of colors and styles, allowing you to customize the look of the floor.
Instructions
1. Calculate how much you want to spend on the carpet square purchase. Keep this in mind as you narrow down the selection and options.
2. Measure the length and width of the room. Multiply these two numbers to determine the area of the room. Take these numbers with you to ensure you purchase the right amount of carpet squares.
3. Decide if you want all of the carpet squares the same color of if you want to create a pattern with different-colored squares. If you want to use more than one color, decide on the pattern you want. A checkerboard pattern is a common option. Another option is to outline the room in one color and fill in with another color.
4. Choose between solid-colored or patterned carpet tiles. Pattern options range from stripes to florals to zebra stripes. Consider the overall room design.
5. Select the type of carpet you want. Carpet squares come in a variety of types include shag, wool and plush.
6. Purchase extra carpet tile pieces to keep on hand. If you stain one of the squares or one becomes worn, simply replace it with one of the extra squares. The ease of replacing a small section is one of the advantages of using carpet squares.
