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I don't know but my friend used FLOR to make an area rug, and the pieces come unstuck all the time. To me it looks cheap.

I use FLOR tiles (Thick & Thin) in my kitchen area and haven't had any problem with them moving. I have concrete floors and didn't even have to use the adhesive tabs, they just stayed in place on their own. I don't have experience with them on wood floors so I can't really compare.
I like the idea of FLOR tiles that can be combined to form a circle, but agree that they should have made the flat edge 19.7" so that they could easily be mixed with their other tiles.

We are debating whether to use FLOR tiles in our son's nursery. The idea of customizing design and size to fit the room is very appealing.

But my concern is the adhesives and how well they work. After reading matilda's comments I'd like to know if anyone else had a similiar negative experience?

I have hardwood floors throughout my house. I have the square floor tiles in varying styles in multiple rooms.

I will never put traditional carpet in a house again. the single greatest feature is the ability to remove a tile or 2 and hose it off if something spills on it.

Once or twice a year my dog will get sick on the Flor carpet (never on the wood, not sure why). I just pull the soiled tile and rinse it off in the utility sink. I let it dry overnight and stick it back down. they all look new still and there are no stains or smells.

i do recommend getting some extra sticky discs as they are only good for one use.

It is great stuff.

Bruce, We've had great success with FLOR in my daughter's nursery. Very durable, easy to maintain. A bit worried about one tile that looked a bit ragged and ready to fray, but we trimmed it up and it's been 16mos w/ no problem. Carpet tiles have stayed put and we only stuck down the perimeter (as FLOR recommends). Best of luck.

I, too, am interested in hearing whether anyone's had adhesive problems with Flor tiles . . . but more importantly, does anyone have a clue where I can find those fab chairs shown in the picture above?

Those are the Tom Vac chair by Ron Arad. DWR has them.

Am I the only one who thinks this is con. They have taken ugly, low grade office carpeting and marketed it as hip just by cutting it into squares/ circles??? and making you do the work?

just me--no, it's not just you, although I don't think it's a con and plenty of people do like them. I've thought several times about getting them after reading here how much people have liked them, but when I've seen them in person (at DWR and possibly somewhere else, I don't remember), I am totally underwhelmed by what they feel like. I want to like them very badly--they seem so fun, convenient, and versatile--but I just don't. I have the same office carpet feel about them that you have.

Just me,
some of the carpet tiles from FLOR are just lovely - there is definately the commercial grade carpet side to their line - but there are some really nice carpet pieces as well. I do agree, you really need to see a sample before ordering because quality varies dramitically.
I am thinking about getting FLOR tiles for an overall rug that I layer with my persian rugs. Like Scott dog, my cat is determined to throw up on all of my rugs rather than wood or tile - it seems to be the nature of all animals. The ability to lift the tiles off and spray them down really well is appealing (I have enough work to do when he aims for the good persians)

I've covered my tiny kitchen in Flor tiles--it was too small and awkwardly shaped for any other kind of covering--and love them. They stay completely put, vaccum up well and look purty. I hear you on the cheapish factor (which is why I might be hesitant to have the lower-end ones cover a large space) but for spaces that need durable, versatile covering in yummy colors, they're great.

Does anyone know how well Flor tiles work as a sound barrior? I'm considering using them in a bedroom, but feel like I might need to go with something that can use a pad as well. Thanks all.

ValerieNYC, what kind of FLOR tiles did you pick for your kitchen? I am facing an identical situation with my kitchen. I was considering the Coir (http://www.florcatalog.com/service/flor/shop_by_model.html?mv_arg=Coir_04) but I'm not sure it's good kitchen choice.

I did Flor throughout my loft and have nothing but good to say about it. When I moved in three years ago, I tore up the developers cheap beige plush carpet thinking I would just live with concrete. While it was cool looking and all, I had noise issues from my downstairs neighbor (I knew more about their marriage than anybody else) and needed to find a way to deal with it.

I turned to Flor as a solution. But before I put it down, I put down a layer of 1/4 inch cork and then laid the tiles on top. The cork is glued down, but the tiles are just sitting there. I occasionally have tiles that shift when I drag heavy objects across the floor, but otherwise, they stay in place with out any problem. The cork combined with the Flor tiles cut the noise transferrance issue dramatically. I almost never hear my downstairs neighbors anymore. I also love that you can pick one up and clean it in the bathtub.

I have Flor throughout my house, and I love it. When the high traffic area tiles start getting dirty, I can pull them up, clean them, and swap them with low traffic area tiles. It makes my life much easier since I have three dogs.

I did have issues with the tiles staying put in one room with uneven wood floors that need to be refinished. A few months ago I replaced the Flor adhesive with cheap, old sticky tack - the kind elementary school teachers use to put up posters. They haven't moved since.

so everybody is asking how these tiles stay in place with normal use.......

....I'm curious how they will stand up to a 21 pound beast of a cat that loves to scratch the current rug in his living room and basically rearrange it. I'd love to do a "patchwork" rug with the fedora tiles (as featured in the latest catalouge) but am afraid he will pull them up and I'll constantly be re sticking them....

....he gets a weekly manicure, so that's not the problem. I think he and I just have different ideas of rug/carpet placement

Wow, purechris, 21 pounds - that's quite a rug rearranger! What kind of cat is he?

We've used FLOR carpet tiles in our architecture/design office and they look great. The trick we've found lies around the mix you choose and how they're arranged. We get compliments on our area rugs from clients all the time. I should point out that we're a very contemporary firm, so maybe the tiles are less impressive if you're looking for something classic or transitional.

As a designer and aspiring ATer I love that it's a product that inspires creativity.

I'm digging the circles! Thanks for posting AT team!

Ok, perhaps I had better rethink, and dig a bit deeper, it sounds like lots of creative people are doing great things with them.

Flor seems to have just released a new (and aditional/alternate) kind of adhesive... "circle joiners" that are one-sided, designed to only stick the squares to each other, not to the floor, especially designed to create area rugs from its product.

I'd also imagine a typical under-area-rug liner (designed to keep area rugs from sliding on hardsurface floors) could be pressed into servive here as well for further stabilty.

servive = service

we used 1/2 tiles (persimmon thick/thin) to carpet the "run" on our main staircase. 2 years later the carpet is holding up great. i second the sticky craft tack for additional holding power. last week i dumped a cup of coffe on a couple of stairs. no problem. lift the tile, hose it off, let it dry. presto.

also, FLOR is a very environmentally sensitive company, really a leader in the field of sustainable production. for that reason alone i would continue using their products. great stuff....

As a follow up to those concerned about the tiles coming up. In my case w/ hardwood floors we are using the tiles as area rugs and also as runners in the halls. They are stuck down w/ the supplied stickies and we have had no problems w/ them coming up on their own. They have been down for over 2 years now.

If you peel one up though you do need to use a new sticky to put it back down.

My dog weighs 51 pounds and is highly active. She uses the Flor tiles as traction/acceleration pads daily in her efforts to run through the house as fast as possible.

Some history:

The Flor tile has been around a long time. It used to be marketed (and still is) as Interface flooring and was targeted for commercial offices. I have known about it since the early 90's and I do not think it was new then.

It was neat stuff then but very basic. It was not generally intended to be stuck down. The rep used to come and demo it by taking a single tile w/ a string coming out the center of it. If you laid the tile on the floor and tried to lift it w/ the string you could not because it would create a vacuum and suck itself to the floor. The only way to lift them is by the edge (provided your floor is smooth etc). When used in an office they would go wall to wall w/ no adhesive. This allowed easy replacement if needed. Most people in those offices never knew they were tiles because the seams would blend so well.

I just installed FLOR tiles in my bathroom this last weekend. I know others have commented elsewhere in AT that the thought of carpeting in the bathroom was not appealling, but as a renter with an absolutely hideously mismatched and chipping tile floor, it was the only option that made sense. It was more challenging to put down that the average FLOR project, as the floor was completely uneven, and required handcutting 6 of the 11 pieces.

I didn't use the adhesive backings at all so that I could take up the tiles and wash them when necessary, but even without the adhesive, they lie together very snuggly (they are wall-to-wall) and don't shift at all.

I used Toy Poodle in Coco Chocolate which I'm very happy with - I'd highly recommend ordering samples from the website first. Toy Poodle had a texture that is nice under bare feet, but others are more suitable for a mud room or other kinds of spaces. The samples are only 8 for $5, I believe.

I also have a grid of FLOR tiles in a low traffic area - I also didn't use the adhesive here so I can take them up and put them down when I feel like it.

Some of the Flor products wind up costing between five and six dollars a square foot which, in my opinion, is outrageous for carpet. There are wood floors that cost less(in terms of materials) and look better.

Great for a NURSERY or any other room as a matter of fact. I am a perfectionsit - I've been waiting 5 years to come up with something sensational and WOW what an awesome room. Give me your email for pics. I mixed several different kinds & patterns together and I can't tell you how good it looks. It's not cushy but I feel lke I'm walking on air because it makes me feel so good. I just did it - it's wall to wall and I really don't know what to expect but I know they can be glued down with real adhesive if you want. Remove, clean and reglue. It's great for a kids room. Great designs and colors - like custom but much cheaper - it's not meant to replace ALL carpeting. It's just fun.

Does anyone live BELOW someone who has Flor carpet tiles? My upstairs neighbor wants to install them, instead of a standard pad and carpet. With a standard carpet, I hear NOTHING.

Thanks...

I'm considering putting Flor tiles over a section of linoleum floor. Does anyone have a good idea for an trim I could use between the tiles and the original floor? I'm looking for something flexible because I'd like to make a curved edge...

I'm considering the Flor b/c they are a neat alternative. However, is anybody but me concerned about the price???? I'm still in the frugal stage of my life and it seems that to have ANY type of classy modern decor you have to have a certain income range. That's a little disappointing. Still contemplating whether they are worth beans and rice for 2 months!! ;)