The first carpet tiles were made in the 19^th Century using pig's bristle for the yarn and bitumen as a backing.

Since that time, the range of materials used in tile manufacture have increased enormously, along with the patterns, shapes and performance characteristics available.

Adhesives have also come a long way, with many new products now on the market that are safer to use and more environmentally friendly.

In this section, we'll look at the construction of carpet tiles and materials used in their manufacture. We'll also discuss the pressure sensitive adhesives used and the underlay products applicable to modular carpet installations.