Carpet tile demand: Office renovations drive commercial sales growth

According to a sector assessment published by Floor Daily, the carpet tile segment of the commercial flooring market, which has matured over time, has recorded strong growth in demand as office renovation projects regain momentum.

Jeff West, Brand Leader at Shaw Contract, said 2026 has started strongly and that carpet tiles could overtake flexible flooring if the current trend continues. Behind this development are the balancing of growth in LVT products and the accelerating return to workspaces after the remote work period. Brack Dukes, an official at Mannington Commercial, said the market, which had been stagnant for the past two to three years, has moved upward this year and that their performance is above the market average. Robb Myer, Vice President at Aladdin Commercial within Mohawk, reported that users are turning to carpet tiles instead of wall-to-wall carpet, and that replacing only worn modules rather than the entire floor is the preferred option from a sustainability standpoint. Jackie Dettmar, an official at Mohawk Group, also noted that interest in acoustic support, sensory contact and low-carbon base technologies is becoming more pronounced in healthcare and education facilities, in addition to corporate workspaces.

Background

The air-permeable structure of carpet tiles, which can be installed in fast construction processes without waiting for the screed concrete to fully dry, stands out as the reason they are preferred over hard floor coverings. Meanwhile, according to data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), Turkey's carpet exports reached 246.5 million dollars in August 2026, a 6.3 percent increase compared with the same period last year, and the January-August total was recorded at 1.74 billion dollars. It is notable that the largest increase in exports occurred in the US market, where demand for carpet tiles has picked up again.

Why it matters

The shift toward carpet tiles in commercial contract projects is creating new market dynamics for exporters producing modular floor textiles. In office and public specifications, acoustic performance, easy part replacement and a low carbon footprint are becoming basic purchasing criteria alongside aesthetics.

What members can do

It is important for exporters to focus on acoustic insulation and recyclable base technologies in order to meet specification requirements in commercial flooring projects. In discussions with global contract buyers, it is recommended to emphasize ease of modular use and environmental product declarations (EPDs).

This content was compiled with AI assistance from the cited source — Floor Daily. (EU 2024/1689 Art. 50)