Trend Alert: Carpet Planks

Imagine if hardwood floorboards and carpet tiles had a baby, well... this is what it would look like.

Pushing our square shaped boundaries, carpet planks are basically your standard 50cm x 50cm carpet tile but just all planky. These 25cm x 100cm rectangular versions of modular carpet have been taking the industry by storm. Com'on it's the number 1 flooring trend, where have you been?

Our good ol' 50cm x 50cm carpet tiles were single handedly holding down the fort and providing you with modular flooring for decades but it's time to stay ahead of the game and give carpet planks a whirl. 

Designed to mimic the aesthetic of wooden flooring but boasting all the softness and comfort of carpet, the demand for these nifty planks have seen a huge rise in popularity over the past few years and there's no sign of it slowing down. 

An innovative way to replace your dated carpet tiles, carpet planks offer all the same benefits that come hand in hand with carpet tiles whilst also boasting the added bonus of additional creative freedom, flexibility and reductions in wastage. Pfft, and you thought it couldn't get any better than carpet tiles. 

Indulge your imagination and be experimental with DCTUK’s collection of contemporary carpet planks, let’s take a look at our best sellers…

Oh it would just be criminal not to mention these furry-babies first. Traditional wooden flooring is such a timeless look that never grows old but you’re telling me you’re happy with the constant scratching, slippery underfoot and the sound pitter patter which could easily be confused with a herd of elephants? Didn’t think so. 

These wood-effect carpet planks boast all these qualities and more and are a fantastic option when solid or engineered wood is just no good. Suitable for both commercial and residential environments, these planks tactile texture have us oo-ing and ah-ing.

Check out Nouveau Vintage Planks, which boast all the benefits of Forbo but at a fraction of the cost. 

Marrying neutrals with brings and hard lines with soft lines, the dynamic duo On Line & Off Line carpet planks are a two part collection designed by Interface to seamlessly to mix & match. Off Line is a two-tone gradient plank that combines solid shades from the On Line range for a pop of vibrancy that will bring any space to life. Let your imagination run wild when it comes to installing this combo, create zonal areas, break out spaces or accent areas. With these two products at your side, you’ll be strutting straight to flooring heaven. 

Delivering all the style and substance you could ever wish for, Desso Reveal combines a structured loop pile with a cut pile to create changing textiles and emphasising the contrast between two different textures. Bringing a plush, rich look to spaces, Reveal is available in 8 neutral tones and 4 vibrant colourways. Offering outstanding endurance for intensive use, these planks are the ideal choice for any high traffic area. Designed to be the main event, these planks will make heads turn and jaws drop. 

The Visual Code collection by Interface shows us how an unexpected companionship can really work, like salt and caramel, it shouldn’t work but… it just does. However in this case we’re talking about textiles and technology, hi-tech meets hi-touch. A collection of 10 different patterns, all the ranges within this collection are inspired by combining images of graphics and technicolour circuitry with simple textures that resemble plain woven fabrics and rugs. Boasting the ability to transform a dull commercial environment into an uplifting space, the brain boxes over at Interface have really hit the nail on the head with this one. Shop the full collection here.

Your bread and butter of the Tivoli collection, Tivoli carpet planks ooze creative potential thanks to its impressive palette of 31 colourways. Made with the commercial sector in mind, this hard wearing range of carpet planks is all ups and no downs. Tivoli is all about injecting a bit of fun into your flooring projects as you can mix & match with other planks and tiles in the range thanks to their same construction, composition and thickness. So whether you opt for a simple and subtle design or a mixture of them all, rest assured knowing you’ve got a flooring solution that will last. 

So, if you dare to dabble in the magical mystery world of carpet planks, head on over to DCTUK to shop until you drop. 

P.s. we’ll even fit carpet planks into your space too and hey ho, whilst we’re at it we might as well design it for you too for FREE. Head on over to our fitting page to find out more.