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In this economic environment, everyone is looking for ways to save a few dollars. However, the initial value of installing carpet yourself may have hidden costs.

Carpet tiles are being marketed as easy to install compared to a stretch-in carpet floor. They physical size of carpet tiles makes them easier to handle. Carpet tiles or floor tiles can be used to create dynamic and interesting patterns and are rapidly gaining popularity in the marketplace.

Only a qualified and experienced carpet tile dealer knows the correct carpet installation methods. Carpet dealers work extensively with manufacturer mills and know their warranties inside and out. Its a carpet dealers business to install carpet right the first time. A good carpet dealer has a well trained crew of installers and an in house staff to make sure warranty requirements are being followed. They are also equipped with all the expensive tools needed to install carpet, perform concrete moisture tests, and prepare the subfloor for a smooth installation.

In a commercial environment, one of the most costly mistakes can be losing your carpet or laminate flooring's warranty. Carpet and floor tile warranties can be voided for many reasons: incorrect subfloor preparation, moisture in the concrete, use of the wrong adhesive, or incorrect installation by untrained professionals, just to name a few.

If you run into a problem with your DIY carpet tiles, you may have no recourse for a repair. The cost of repairing or replacing the entire carpet or floor tiles will come out of your pocket. Why risk it? Carpet is one of the most expensive items in your design budget. The cost of repairing a poor install and carpet replacement is often more expensive than paying for a proper installation in the first place.

For more information about carpet tile installation by professional, INSTALL Certified Technicians, please visit our website. We've seen it all; from bubbles in floor tiles, laminate over wet floors, to curling carpet tiles and visible carpet seams. We know from experience, fixing the mess is a lot more expensive (for both the dealer and customer) than preparing for a correct installation of carpet tiles from the beginning.

Don't be romanced by the cheap upfront costs of do it yourself carpet tile installation. Make a sound financial decision to protect your flooring investment and warranty!