Broadloom and Axminster carpet are stellar types of carpet used in public spaces. They’re installed with precision in rolls 12-feet wide. Their aesthetic and durability are both exceptional. Carpet tile offers a different option. They have integrated base and backing. They’re modular, making for easy installation and replacement.
What are the benefits of each? Let’s tackle broadloom and Axminster carpet first:
Broadloom & Axminster Carpet
Variety: The craft behind these carpets is unparalleled in commercial applications. Styles range from evocative, traditional looks from around the world to ultra-modern designs. Their colors pop and they provide a real sense of texture to the eye. They make a room feel deeper and more complex.
Less Preparation: Broadloom is installed over a high quality carpet pad. Minor imperfections or unevenness in the subfloor won’t impact the smooth and even quality of the carpet installed above it. By contrast, carpet tile may require work on the subfloor to even it out and eliminate imperfections – otherwise the tiles won’t match up, creating a rickety feel and impacting durability.
Aesthetic: These carpets are of exceptionally high, crafted quality. Carpet tiles are made to be modular and replaceable, so their patterns and craft tend to prize quantity over quality. That’s perfectly fine, but for a meaningful space with an aesthetic that’s truly enrapturing, broadloom and especially luxurious, storied Axminster carpet, is the way to go.
Durability: Broadloom and Axminster carpet are exceptionally durable. They hold up extremely well under foot traffic and even heavy loads. This makes them ideal for public spaces that get a lot of use. Their superior aesthetic combines with their durability to create a look that lasts. They use a barrier in the backing that offers moisture and stain resistance, so you can be sure spills and wet shoes won’t translate into damage.
Carpet Tile
Creativity:Tiles can be mixed and matched any which way. This can lead to intriguing checkerboard looks or creative and unpredictable patterns contrasting against each other.
Easy Installation:The truth is, most carpet is easy and quick to professionally install. Carpet tile is just a bit easier. So long as the subfloor is even, carpet tiles are a breeze. They come with their own base and backing, so don’t need underlay. They’re installed to the subfloor directly.
Replaceability: The same thing that makes carpet tile so modular also makes it easy to replace. If a square is damaged, you can simply replace it from a stock of extra tiles. These are easy to store. This makes maintenance very quick, without having to disrupt the room in any way.
Which is right for you: broadloom and Axminster carpet or carpet tile? Ask the experts at East Coast Flooring & Interiors.