Whats the difference between carpet and carpet tile?

Question

Also... what would be cheaper? Carpet, carpet tile, or laminate?

I ask because these stupid companies (Lowes, Home Depot, etc) keep making it seem like there's a difference between carpet and carpet tile and it seems like carpet tile is cheaper.

Why would it be cheaper? It actually seems like it would cost less than laminate but I have absolutely no idea why or what to look for.

I'm looking for new flooring for my living room.

Answer 1

Carpet tile is some times flat and carpet is Fluffy

Carpet tile you can put any way and has desing

But carpetis easer to install

Answer 2

it is easier for a non experienced person to install.  I prefer wall to wall over tile.

Answer 3

carpet tiles are awesome...and so easy to install--you just lay them down! they have rubber backing so they stay in place

also...you can get different colors and alternate your look, and change it up whenever you feel like it---or if you happen to spill something you can just replace that tile rather than get all new carpet.

depending on the price, you can get real high quality (fluffy) carpet tiles.

I'd go with the tiles

Answer 4

Carpet tile is sold in squares, either 12" or 18", and carpet well it is rolled, usually 12' long, smaller rooms can be done cheapest by getting remnants. Carpet is large variety's is easier to locate, while carpet tiles are usually plain,and of fewer variety's.

The backing on carpet is of better quality and definatly stronger. The backing on carpet tile is thin and of course sticky due to the adhesive. Should your carpet get wet, the carpeet tiles do not do wet well. They after a while will pull up and have to be repaced, and it can be a larger job than thought as the surrounding tiles will look dirty.

Laminate, well that is a different totally different look and feel.