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Decorative carpet tiles are a hard surface flooring option for adding traditional patterns to Indian interiors. The right rangoli tiles or kolam tile layout can be used to define the spaces, like entrances and living room floors, with traditional Indian designs. At MyTyles, carpet tiles are available in ceramic and vitrified tiles across sugar, glossy, and matt finishes. The sizes vary from small 50x50 mm tiles to large format 1200x1800 mm tiles. The rangoli design is suitable for different floor tile applications depending on the product’s suitability.
What are Carpet Tiles?
Carpet tiles at MyTyles are referred to as 'rangoli tiles' or 'kolam tiles' in the Indian context. These are hard-surface ceramic or vitrified floor tiles finished with decorative designs and surface detailing. The tile designs are inspired by carpet, rangoli designs, or kolam floor designs. The surface print and texture introduce traditional Indian designs to the floors.
Rangoli and Kolam Tile Designs
Rangoli tile design options include decorative motifs, geometric symmetry, floral centrepieces, diagonal repeat patterns, and kolam design tiles with interlocking linework.
- The pattern scale on rangoli floor tiles varies from dense, intricate repeats suited for smaller tiles to larger, more open motifs printed across bigger-format tiles.
- Some rangoli designs on tiled floors feature a central motif surrounded by radiating or repeating geometric elements. The symmetry of the motif is visible when the tile is installed as part of a modular set with matching border and corner pieces.
- Floor tile rangoli designs at MyTyles include both single-colour and multi-coloured options. Cream, beige and grey combinations can give a stone-inlay-inspired appearance.
Disclaimer: Check the product page for the colour options available within each specific design before ordering.
Carpet Tile Layout Components
Carpet tile designs at MyTyles include centre tiles, border tiles, and corner tiles depending on the specific product range.
- Centre tiles are the foundation for some carpet rangoli tile layouts and are the starting point when planning the floor arrangement.
- Border tiles frame the centre section of the rangoli floor layout. They create a transition between the centre and the plain surrounding floor tiles.
- Corner tiles are designed to sit at the intersections of border runs, completing the frame of the kolam floor tile layout.
- Some carpet tile designs at MyTyles use a repeat pattern format. A single tile is installed in a grid, creating a continuous design-rich surface.
Where to Use Carpet Tiles
Carpet rangoli tiles can be used in the flooring of living rooms, entrances, and featuring areas. The product suitability must be checked with the intended application and room dimensions.
- Entrance and Foyer: The rangoli tiles for the floor can be considered for the entrances in Indian homes. A rangoli design tile serves as a centrepiece in the foyer, framed by plain floor tiles in a complementary neutral colour.
- Living Room: Carpet rangoli living room tiles can be used in the centre of the seating area, under the coffee table, or as a defined zone within a larger plain floor.
- Feature Floor Zones: The selected carpet and kolam tile designs can be used as accents on floors of dining areas, pooja rooms, and corridors. A defined section creates a visual break within a larger plain floor.
Materials, Finishes and Surface Choice
Carpet rangoli tiles come in various materials, finishes and surface styles. These factors affect the way the tile will look, feel, and be used, and therefore, specifications of each individual product should be verified prior to selection.
Materials
The carpet tiles have ceramic and vitrified material options. Here is a brief description for each type of tile.
- Ceramic carpet tiles are made from clay fired at high temperatures. Ceramic tiles could be considered for flooring in some areas. The suitability for application and slip resistance rating of each specific tile has to be checked.
- Vitrified carpet tiles are produced by a high-temperature firing process, which gives a dense, low-porosity tile body. The intended floor application must be confirmed for living rooms, foyers, and passages.
Finishes
The carpet tiles are available in matt, sugar, and glossy finishes. The descriptions below will give you ideas for the surface feel for each finish.
- Sugar: The fine, granular surface catches light at different angles. The detailed rangoli design on a sugar-finished tile reads with subtle surface variation.
- Glossy: The glossy tiles are smooth and shiny and give detail to the carpet tile designs. The slip resistance rating should be checked for wet or high-traffic areas.
- Matt: The matt carpet tiles are less reflective. The pattern will look different from different angles. However, you need to check the suitability for the intended application before the final purchase.
Carpet Tile Sizes and Layout Planning
Rangoli tiles at MyTyles are available in standard sizes. The range is from small format, 50x50 mm, to large format, 1200x1800 mm. The size will depend on the floor dimension, the scale of the pattern in the design, and whether the design is a modular set containing a centre, a border, and corner set pieces.
When planning a carpet rangoli tile layout, you should consider the pattern alignment on the tiles, the number of cuts at the room edges, and the quantity of each component tile needed.
Tiles in mm | Tiles in inches | Tiles in feet |
50x50 mm | 2x2 inches | 0.16x0.16 feet |
100x100 mm | 4x4 inches | 0.33x0.33 feet |
150x150 mm | 6x6 inches | 0.5x0.5 feet |
200x200 mm | 8x8 inches | 0.66x0.66 feet |
50x300 mm | 2x12 inches | 0.16x1 feet |
150x300 mm | 6x12 inches | 0.5x1 feet |
100x600 mm | 4x24 inches | 0.33x2 feet |
300x300 mm | 12x12 inches | 1x1 feet |
600x600 mm | 24x24 inches | 2x2 feet |
1200x1800 mm | 48x72 inches | 4x6 feet |
Note: The size table above has the estimated sizes. For current sizes, please visit the respective product page. Use the MyTyles tile calculator to calculate the total number of tiles.
Carpet Rangoli Tile Price Range
The carpet rangoli tile design price starts at ₹95 to ₹925 per sq. ft. The prices may vary as per the available materials, finishes, sizes and designs.
Tiles by Materials | Indicative Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
Ceramic Tiles | ₹95-₹717 | per sq. ft. |
Vitrified Tiles | ₹95-₹925 | Per sq. ft. |
Note: The table above has prices that may show variation over time. Kindly visit the respective product page for current prices and offers available.
How to Choose the Right Design
When choosing a floor-tile rangoli design, along with the design, other factors, such as the floor area, surrounding colours, tile material, finish, and installation layout, create a coordinated design.
Factors | What To Consider |
|---|---|
| Room Scale and Pattern Density | Match the rangoli tile design to the available floor area. The dense patterns introduce details. The larger, open motifs carry the pattern across broader floor areas. |
| Colour Palette Against the Interior | Compare the carpet tile design with wall colours, furniture, and surrounding flooring. |
| Tile Material | Compare ceramic and vitrified options according to the intended application and individual product specifications. |
| Tile Finishes | Matt, glossy, and sugar finishes differ in sheen, reflection, and surface texture. For floor applications, confirm the suitability and available slip resistance. |
| Installation Planning | Check whether the design uses feature, border, and corner components or a repeating tile pattern. |
Explore Carpet Tiles
Explore carpet rangoli tiles online at MyTyles. Tiles in the collection are made of ceramic and vitrified materials in sugar, glossy and matt finishes. Shop for rangoli tiles, kolam designs and carpet designs by pattern, material, finish, size and price. In the MyTyles Experience Centre, view the design and colour combination in a real space before ordering it.
