Commercial carpet tiles are so popular; they are durable, low maintenance and you can seamlessly replace a small section without redoing the whole floor. However, as soon as tiles begin to appear tired looking many businesses are asking the same question – should we call in a professional cleaner or is it time for replacement?
This is a sensible way to determine:
Professional clean first, if the structure is still good. For Commercial Carpet Cleaners Tewkesbury, visit //intocleaning.co.uk/contract-cleaning-services/commercial-carpet-cleaners/tewkesbury/
Step 1: Clean if tiles are secure
Tiles are solidly adhered with no “hollow” or loose-sounding areas when tapped and the tiles do not lift at the edges.
Back is in tact (not crumbing or delaminated)
Problem such as tyre lanes or surface blemishes
Spilled coffee, soft drinks that have stained or smell.
High traffic areas will spark back to life as embedded dirt can be lifted with a deep clean and the whole space will appear brighter. It is also far less expensive than replacement and much more convenient.
When damage is localised, tiles can be replaced on an individual basis:
When faced with non removable stains like dye, bleach and oils
Small area burns, tears, or heavy wear
A bad smelling patch (usually from liquid going thru to the backing even after cleaning)
If you have left-over tiles from the initial installation, it is frequently possible to find a near-perfect match. Alternatively, if not readily available at a flooring supplier you can ask them to source the same range – however colour batches may be different over time.
When issues are widespread, full replacement is the most likely solution.
Cleaning won’t fix everything. When to replace the whole flooring:
Loose or curling tiles, creating trip hazards
There is persistent odour or staining that reoccurs
It is just not feasible to get replacement tiles…they are that old!
You are re-purposing the place and need a new layout or brand design.
Consider downtime and disruption:
Disruption is the other part of the equation as well as cost, for offices, schools and retail spaces. Furniture will need to be moved, old tiles lifted and adhesives allowed time for setting.
A simple rule of thumb:
Clean: In case of dirt, dullness or general wear is the issue. If the damage is isolated in nature, only remove tiles.
Replace the entire batch when general safety, off-odours or colours are an issue.
