Legato carpet tiles  

Legato carpet tiles are an affordable flooring system which is be easily employed in the home or office. They create a durable floor surface capable of with withstanding heavy usage. Legato carpet tiles are a popular choice in offices and areas of the home which are under heavy usage.

There are over 35 different colors to choose from with Legato carpet tiles; plain, patterned and textured. These can be interwoven into a design to create a rug area or help to separate functions of a room. Milliken & Company construct the tiles in half meter squares for ease of handling and fitting.

You will not get such a good range as with real carpet, however as the cost of carpet installation is reduced by around 40% with Legato carpet tiles it is a small compromise to make. The tiles are designed to be tough and hard wearing, and are made from 100% Nylon. Legato carpet tiles have 10 year guarantees against matting, staining, crushing and a limited abrasive wear 10 year guarantee, demonstrating their level of durability.

Legato carpet tiles are installed without the need for glue with the patented TractionBack® adhesive system. This holds the tiles in place without mess, making installation easy. The system used a sticky adhesive fixed to the back of the tile which bonds with the floor to prevent any slippage. They can be laid on most clean surfaces, such as wood, tiles and vinyl flooring without the need for screed.

A simple chalk line grid on the floor acts as a guide for a straight line. A grid on the tiles aids cutting to size. All you need is a straight edge, scissors and a sharp knife.

Legato carpet tiles are an effective way of cheaply flooring your home. At around $2-4 per square foot, they are cheaper and easier to install than wooden floors which can cost more than double.  Carpet can be fitted for upwards of $10 per square foot, however needs to be installed by a specialist carpet fitter so the saving is considerable.

If you are looking to save money on a home refurbishment, Legato carpet tiles offer an easy to use transportation and installation system. They are a very economical and easy to use home carpeting solution. On the downside, color range is a little restricted, but for a cheap refit with longevity, they are a great option.