How to Lay Carpet Squares

Sweep and mop the floor to remove all dirt, grime and dust particles, ensuring the carpet squares will stick well to the surface.

Find the center of the room. Use a measuring tape to find the length of each wall. Divide the measurements in half to determine the center of each wall. Mark the centers with a pencil.

Measure the width of a tile and divide that measurement in half to find its center. Position the tile so its center is in line with the center of the wall. Use the pencil to mark each end of the tile on the wall. Do this step on all four walls.

Snap chalk lines to make lines that cross each other in the center of the room. Stretch the chalk line from the marks you made on one wall to the marks on the corresponding wall across the room to create lines that intersect at the center. Do this with all four walls. You'll end up with four lines that cross in the room's center.

Position a carpet square in the center of the room at the place where the lines intersect. Place additional squares on each side and work out from there. When you have decided on how to pattern the squares, remove the protective paper on the back and press them into place.

Fill in the areas next to the walls with carpet squares. You'll need to trim each square to fit. Turn the first piece upside down. Place it where it will be laid, making sure it's against the wall. Mark on both sides of the end that butts up against the next tile. Use a ruler to make a straight line from one mark to the next. Cut off the excess with a utility knife. Remove the backing and press the tile into place against the wall.