Checkered Carpet Tiles Create Fun And Original Flooring Options

You don’t need to hire a professional to lay a new roll of carpet to get a great new look in your home.  Carpet squares are easy to install and the prices on squares are generally lower than those on traditional carpet.  Checkered carpet tiles, in particular, can give you a great look while hiding the fact that your floor is covered in tiles and not one singular piece of carpet.

Help your son or daughter decorate their bedroom with carpet tiles depicting their favorite NFL team.  For example, the Buffalo Bills Checkered Carpet Tiles come in two designs:  plain red and blue with the Bills logo.  As you lay your tiles, alternate them to create a perfect checkered look.  This is also a great idea for a dorm room or the game room in your basement.  This modern design is sold at collegegear.com for $284.99 per box. Each box contains 20 tiles, measuring 18 square inches.

Not all checkered tiles are so casual, however.  The Bamboo Checkerboard in Dark Grey and Smoke makes a beautiful muted design for the living room in your studio apartment or condo.  This modular design is suitable for commercial environments as well as residential because of the simplicity and conservative nature of the design.  Each box contains 20 tiles, each tile measuring 18 square inches.  Each box sells for $67.05 at icarpettiles.com, on of the internet’s reputed retailers specializing in carpet tiles.

For great prices on contemporary flooring options, be sure to visit online suppliers that offer prices at near wholesale, like those found at carpetbargains.com.  One example of their checkered products is the Patchwork Quilt design, which includes a number of different patterns and colors, and when installed together, the effect is that of a beautiful patchwork quilt.  This look is great for your attic playroom or even your family room.  Each box is sold for $65.00, and contains 20 tiles that measure 18 square inches each.  You will pay less per box if you buy two or more boxes.

If you are looking for a contemporary replacement for your current flooring, but do not want your carpet to be the focal point in your home, consider the Checkered Past Carpet Tiles in vanilla and hazelnut.  This is a beautiful option, and with its neutral color scheme, you are free put your creative decorating ideas to work around it.  The difference between the tiles is not in colors, but rather in textures.  As you install them, you will alternate herringbone with asymmetrical checkerboard for a classic look.  You can find this product at flor.com at a rate of $10.99 per tile.

Race fans or those who love the modern effect of black and white will love the Finish Line tiles at carpet-wholesale.com.  Tiles in sharp black and white alternate for a finish line flag effect.  Your complementary accessories will reflect its modern flair, by adding additional black and white or contrasting the flooring with bright reds or teals.  Consumers are encouraged to contact the supplier for a price quote.

The peel and stick carpet tiles sold at improvementscatalog.com come in a wide variety of colors, are reasonably priced, and are very easy to install.  To create a checkerboard pattern, simply choose two colors that you like together, like smoke grey and ocean blue, and order a box of each; install them in an alternating fashion.  Tiles are 12 by 12 inches square and the fibers are 100% Olefin.  Boxes of 20 or 80 are available for purchase, priced at $39.99 and $149.99 respectively.