When you decide to go with a soft-surface floor, you have two primary paths: Broadloom (traditional rolls) or Carpet Tiles (modular squares). Both are "wall-to-wall" solutions, but they serve very different needs.
Broadloom Carpet: The Traditional Choice
Broadloom is what most people think of as "standard" carpet. It comes in 12 to 15-foot wide rolls.
Pros: It offers a completely seamless look. It is generally plusher and more "luxurious" underfoot because it is installed over a separate pad.
Best For: Bedrooms, formal living rooms, and any space where "toes-in-the-carpet" comfort is the priority.
Carpet Tiles: The Modern Innovator
Carpet tiles are pre-cut squares that fit together like a puzzle.
Pros: They are incredibly easy to repair. If a tile gets a permanent stain, you simply "peel and stick" a new one in its place. They also produce much less waste during installation.
Best For: Home offices, playrooms, and high-traffic basements or lofts.
A Quick Comparison
Feature | Broadloom | Carpet Tiles |
Seams | Virtually invisible | Can be visible (often by design) |
Comfort | High (uses separate pad) | Moderate (integrated pad) |
Repair | Difficult (requires patching) | Easy (swap one tile) |
Design | Classic, flowing patterns | Geometric, modern layouts |
Find Your Perfect Floor Covering with Capitol Carpet & Tile and Window Fashions®
Whether you want the seamless elegance of Broadloom or the practical flexibility of Carpet Tiles, Capitol Carpet & Tile and Window Fashions® has a massive in-stock inventory to choose from.
Not sure which one fits your room? Our design team in Boynton Beach and Delray can show you samples of both. Contact Capitol Carpet & Tile and Window Fashions® today to get started!
Our Showroom Locations: Boca Raton, FL, Boynton Beach, FL, Wellington, FL, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and Delray, FL
