I thought that new glue-free carpet tile system was just a gimmick

A supplier in Phoenix talked me into trying it on a small office job last month, saying it would cut my install time in half. I was sure the edges would lift or it would shift, but after putting down 500 square feet, the whole floor locked together tight. The owner called yesterday to say it's holding up perfectly even with rolling chairs. Has anyone else worked with these peel and stick systems on a bigger project?

4 comments

4 Comments

kim.jake3mo ago

Cut my install time in half" sounds like my kind of wishful thinking.

hill.margaret3mo ago

So what brand did you end up using? I'm curious if the hold is still that good after a full year of traffic.

the_diana3mo ago

That's a solid real world test. Did you have to do any special prep to the subfloor, or was it just a standard clean and dry concrete slab? I've heard some of those systems can be picky about dust.

uma_williams19d ago

The dust thing is real... I found out the hard way. Had to sweep and then vacuum like three times because the first panel I laid down didn't stick right in one corner. Ended up using a damp mop too, let it dry overnight, then did a final dust check with my hand. That seemed to work. But honestly, once the prep was done right the rest was smooth sailing. No special primer or anything, just clean concrete and patience.