Abstract:
This invention relates to a novel modular carpet tile mat construction and a process of making same. More particularly, the invention relates to a novel modular carpet tile mat construction which is specifically adapted to hold carpet tiles in a fixed position so that they may be used in combination as a floor mat or a covering for part of a floor area, or a self-contained floor covering. A mat base composed of woven or spun-bonded polyester, nylon or polypropylene fibres comprising: (a) a woven or spun-bonded polyester, nylon or polypropylene fibre mat; (b) a plastic binder enveloping the fibre mat and binding the fibres of the mat together to provide a first side on one side of the plastic-enveloped woven or spun-bonded fibre mat and a second side on an opposite side of the plastic-enveloped woven or spun-bonded fibre mat; (c) a first layer of resilient expanded or foamed polymer or rubber distinct from the plastic binder (b) and adhered to the first side of the plastic-enveloped woven or spun-bonded fibre mat; and (d) a second layer of resilient expanded or foamed polymer or rubber distinct from the plastic binder (b) and adhered to the second side of the plastic-enveloped woven or spun-bonded fibre mat.