CARPET TILE, INSTALLATION, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND INSTALLATION THEREOF

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a carpet tile having a first layer of a non-woven primary backing having pile elements tufted through the backing to form loops on the underside of the backing.

SOLUTION: The tile includes a second layer having a secondary backing and loops provided substantially across the underside of the secondary backing for attachment to hooks of a hook and loop attachment system. The tile further includes a hot melt binder which fastens the first and second layers to each other. The tile is free of a stabilizing layer. The tile has two colors which form a decorative pattern when piles are cut. Methods of manufacture and installation of the carpet are also provided.

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