Carpet tiles
The basics: Carpet tiles are perhaps the easiest to install DIY flooring. Regular old broadloom carpet (think large rolls that need a pad under them and have to be stretched and tacked down) still should be left for the pros. However, if you have a room in your home you would like to soften up and quiet down on your own, nothing beats carpet tiles. There are endless options from budget-friendly to top of the line luxurious options.
How to install carpet tiles:
Carpet tiles can literally be installed by anyone with some minor DIY ability. Carpet tiles usually have a peel and stick backing or can be adhered down with some double sided carpet tape or tabs. If you would like to float them (not adhere them to your subfloor), they can be taped together on the bottom to keep them together. Cutting them to fit is also fairly easy. Some cheaper tiles can be cut with scissors while other thicker tiles may need you to cut them with a utility knife along the side of a straight edge like a ruler.
Peel and stick vinyl tiles
The basics:
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