What does the term “quarter-turn” mean?
Quarter turning a carpet tile means that each tile is placed at a 90-degree angle from its adjacent tile. The tiles have directional arrows on their back, which makes this easy to do. This is especially attractive when your tile has a lineal pattern or sisal type texture. It creates a depth as well as a popular visual appearance due to a subtle change of texture in the alternating tiles. Any tile may be installed in this manner. It’s a matter of personal preference. Some tiles with strong linear direction or patterning should only be installed in this manner. The easiest way to see the effect, is to lay out a few tiles on the floor to see which way works best for your room. As mentioned, the tiles have directional arrows on the back for easy alignment of each tile.
