By Tony Chalhoub, founder of CarpetAce and a flooring installer for more than 20 years.
What we supply and install
| Floor | Where it suits | Price (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial carpet tiles | Offices, fit-outs, education | $35 to $60/m² supply; $15/m² installation |
| Broadloom carpet | Boutiques, hotels, boardrooms | Quoted after a site measure |
| Safety vinyl | Medical, dental, commercial kitchens, wet areas | From $45/m² supply; $32/m² installation |
| Hybrid and vinyl plank | Retail, hospitality, offices | From $45/m² supply; $28/m² installation |
| Engineered timber | Boutiques, reception areas, hospitality | From $89/m² supply; $28 to $35/m² installation |
See our guide to safety vinyl for commercial kitchens and our commercial flooring guide, or browse our carpet tile ranges.
Floor preparation and after-hours work are quoted at the site measure.
Commercial carpet tiles, supplied and installed
We supply and install commercial carpet tiles (carpet squares) for offices, shops, schools and childcare centres, healthcare and hospitality. Choose from 17 Airlay carpet tile ranges, including loop pile, multi-level loop, patterned and solution-dyed nylon tiles, and carpet planks.
- Supply: $35 to $60/m², depending on the range.
- Installation: $15/m², including adhesive.
- Old carpet tiles: taken up and disposed of for $15/m².
- Floor preparation: quoted at the site measure.
- Spare tiles: we can include a few from the same order, so a damaged tile can be swapped later.
- Supply only: for builders and fit-out companies.
All prices include GST.
Who we work with
- Offices and fit-outs: carpet tiles and hard floors for new fit-outs and refurbishments.
- Retail: including the Balenciaga boutique in Melbourne.
- Education: carpet tiles in the classrooms of a primary school in Melbourne’s north.
- Hospitality: carpet, hybrid and timber for front-of-house areas.
- Healthcare: safety vinyl for medical and dental practices.
- Builders, architects and fit-out companies: wholesale supply, supply only or supplied and installed.
How a commercial job runs
- We visit the site, measure and bring samples.
- You get a written quote from people who install floors, with floor preparation set out up front.
- We install when it suits you, including after hours or at weekends, so your shop or office keeps trading.
- Our installation team lays the floor and walks you through the finished job.
Commercial carpet tiles: installed prices for typical jobs
| Job | Supplied and installed (inc GST) |
|---|---|
| Per m² of floor | About $52.80 to $79.80 |
| 100 m² open-plan office | $5,280 to $7,980 |
| 250 m² office, with the old carpet taken up and furniture moved | About $17,200 to $23,950 |
| 18 m² consulting room, including the $450 small-job charge | $1,400.40 to $1,886.40 |
All include GST and an allowance for cuts, before floor preparation, which every carpet tile job is subject to. The range depends on the carpet tile you choose ($35 to $60/m²). Our carpet tiles price guide has more worked examples, and the carpet tiles buying guide covers the ranges, preparation and installation.
Recent commercial carpet tile jobs
| Job | Area | Carpet tiles | When we worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two side-by-side office buildings in Dandenong | 380 m² | Airlay Lakeside | During normal working hours |
| A medical centre | 165 m² | Airlay Sierra | After hours |
| A school | 160 m² | Airlay Dynamic | Over the school holidays |
We plan the timing around the business: after hours for the medical centre, over the holidays for the school, and during normal working hours for the Dandenong offices.
Tiles or broadloom? Our carpet tiles vs broadloom carpet guide compares waste, access, comfort and upkeep.
Frequently asked questions
How much do commercial carpet tiles cost in Melbourne?
At CarpetAce, commercial carpet tiles are $35 to $60/m² supply only and $15/m² to install, including GST. A 100 m² office comes to about $5,280 to $7,980 before floor preparation.
Do you supply builders and fit-out companies?
Yes. We offer wholesale supply, either supply only or supplied and installed.
What flooring suits a commercial kitchen?
Slip-resistant safety vinyl is the usual choice for commercial kitchens and wet areas. We quote it after a site measure.
Can you install outside business hours?
Yes. We install after hours or at weekends for shops, offices and hospitality venues, so you can keep trading.
How quickly do I get a quote?
The written quote goes out within 24 hours of the site measure.