Recycled Materials Make Beautiful Floor Coverings: FLOR Carpet Tiles

I became a fan of FLOR carpet tiles long before my first purchase, thanks to the Canadian documentary, The Corporation. This film examines the concept of the corporation as "person" -- which it legally is -- and asks just what kind of person exhibits the disturbing personality traits frequently demonstrated by corporations.

As attractive, profit-driven entities obligated to their own self-interest, corporations are widely known to abuse power, exploit resources, and follow recklessly destructive paths to ensure financial gains. The film argues -- with numerous examples -- the personality of the corporation, in many cases, may be that of the psychopath.

Corporate conscience

Happily, The Corporation also introduces the viewer to the rise of corporate conscience. Innovative industry leaders, like the chairman and founder of Interface FLOR, Ray Anderson, have learned profitability and sustainability are not mutually exclusive conditions. Anderson describes the epiphany which moved him to spearhead a green corporate leadership movement, transforming his multi-million dollar commercial and retail carpet operations into extremely successful - and sustainable - alternative business models.

But purchasing FLOR carpet tile is not just environmentally smart - it's consumer-smart, too.

Style and design

The 19.7" X 19.7" tiles are versatile and can be used to create area rugs, or laid out wall-to-wall. Captivating photos on the FLOR site will inspire brainstorms. You'll find whimsical prints, contemporary stripes, elegant textures, and even Martha Stewart designs.

To ensure the colors you see online truly match your space, order samples first. This is easily done on the FLOR website.

Convenience

After you measure the dimensions of the area you wish to carpet, plug your numbers into the Configurator, FLOR's online layout and pricing grid. As you conjure up your dream carpet, the number of tiles required and their costs are generated.

Another major convenience factor is the ease of installation. With FLOR's adhesive "dot" system, no tacks or glues are needed, so even project novices can fearlessly take on this task with confidence. If you make a bad placement, pick it up and try again - simple. No odors or messes.

Clear instructions are included, listing everything you'll need in addition to what FLOR sends - pretty much a carpet knife and the tools involved in maintaining straight lines (chalk line, straight-edge, square).

Great savings

While FLOR offers a range of prices, sales or shipping specials can sweeten the deal. I was able to purchase a contemporary stripe called "Lane Change" for $4.99 per square. Its seafoam and neutral scheme pulled together my eclectic home office perfectly, letting me finally say goodbye to my old floor for just under $240.

This fantastic price reflects free shipping. FLOR email will alert you to specials such as this and more. There is also a FLOR outlet store.

Modernizing an old home or apartment

There is nothing sweeter than finding a green product at an excellent price, especially when it comes to redecorating an old, urban home. Our economic FLOR carpet tiles added style and color to a space we could not have enhanced any more beautifully for the same amount of money.

Even better, if we feel the need for change - maybe we'll want to replace this pattern some day, or move these tiles into the hall - the adhesive "dots" will let us pick up and move FLOR wherever we want it. This is a great feature that perpetuates the recycling principles that make FLOR what it is today.

Sources and more info:

http://www.flor.com/

http://www.interfaceflor.com/

http://www.flor.com/service/flor/outlet.html?id=YBVe78cw