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Top 13 re-uses of carpet tile in your garage, car & tools
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March 28, 2008 under The Many Uses Of Carpet Tile
- Tool Box Liner β use a piece of carpet tile to line your tool box. It keeps the noise down when the tools are in the tool box.
- Adhesive Spreader β cut a carpet tile with serrated edges to use as an adhesive trowel.
- Backer Rod β cut carpet tile into strips to form a base before applying backer rod to fill large gaps in masonry.
- Ladder Protector β when you drop down your attic stairs β use a carpet tile to prevent marking up the floor.
- Spackle Tray β didnβt bring a spackle tray to work. Donβt worry, use a carpet tile instead.
- Work bench β use carpet tile as a work surface when you are not at your work bench.
- Rag β use a small piece of carpet tile and soak with paint thinner to remove paint from fabrics. Make sure you check colorfastness first!
- Truck Bed Liner β how about putting some carpet tiles in your pick up truck bed to prevent scratching.
- Cup Holder - cut out a small circle and line your cup holder in your car. This will catch the condensation.
- Seat Protector β use a carpet tile underneath a baby seat to prevent the indentations.
- Ladder Support β If you are using a ladder on rocks, you can use carpet tiles to stabilize the base of the ladder.
- Car Matt β the number one usage for carpet tile. Save your factory matting and use a carpet tile instead.
- Garage floor protector β use a carpet tile to catch dripping oil from a car in your garage.
Misc. re-uses of carpet tile
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March 21, 2008 under The Many Uses Of Carpet Tile
- Spacer β use a piece of carpet tile as a spacer between breakables in a moving box.
- Glide β use an upside down carpet tile on a hard surface floor to allow you to move heavy objects.
- Note Pad β you can scratch information onto the back of the carpet tile when you donβt have pen and paper available.
- Funnel β Bend carpet tile into the shape of a funnel.
- Greeting Card β use a sharpie and sign a going away card from your office employees.
- Trash Can Protector β use inside a trash can to catch spills or use underneath can.
- Handle β Cut and tape on a carpet tile strip to give you a better hold on rolling luggage.
- Artist Tray β use carpet tile as an artist tray. Cut a hole in tile for your thumb, spread paint and go to town.
The top 6 re-uses of Carpet tile outside the home.
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March 14, 2008 under The Many Uses Of Carpet Tile
- Target Practice β Use household paint and create circles on the back. Tie it to a tree for a target to throw a football or lacrosse ball at it.
- Childβs Slide β For the adventurous and older child β cut the carpet tile into strips and use as a way of speeding down a slide.
- Walk way β use carpet tiles as a stepping stone over muddy surfaces.
- Entrance Matt β use a tile at your front step or back porch for a convenient walk off tile.
- Kneeler β use a cushion backed carpet tile as a kneeler for yard work.
- Placemat β use a carpet tile as a placemat for your outdoor furniture.
The top 10 re-uses of Carpet Tile in the home.
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March 5, 2008 under The Many Uses Of Carpet Tile
The Many Uses of Carpet Tile
By, Tom Mikulski
Carpet Tiles are one of the most useful products ever invented. They come in a variety of colors, sizes and yes even shapes. They come with and without cushion attached. Here are some of the many uses I have found for carpet tile.
- Drink Coasters β cut carpet tile into circles and use as a drink coaster.
Plant Saucers β Put tile upside down on floor. The carpet tile will prevent overflow water from staining your floor.
Basement Carpet βThis is the residential ownerβs smart choice for a basement. If the carpet tiles should get wet, you can take them outside and dry them in the sun. - Storm Shield β How about this idea? Put carpet tile over windows in an emergency to help prevent debris from flying and hitting glass.
- Dogs Dish β Use a carpet tile underneath a dogs/cats dish to catch the spills.
- Bath Matt β use for when you get out of the shower.
- Dogs/ Cats Crate β Use a tile to line the bottom of your favorite animals crate.
- Shelf Liner β use carpet tiles as a liner for wire shelves.
- Floor protectors β use as a floor protector underneath furniture.
- Christmas tree Stand protector β put a carpet tile underneath your Christmas tree stand to prevent the water from damaging your floor. Thanks to MVO for that suggestion!