Abstract: A packaging system and method for self stick carpet tiles includes a first group of tiles with adhesive and non-stick material arranged on the bottom surfaces according to a first pattern and a second group of carpet tiles with adhesive and non-stick material arranged on the bottom surfaces according to a second pattern. The first and second group tiles are paired off with their bottom surfaces facing each other. The first and second patterns of adhesive and non-stick material are chosen so that adhesive on the tiles does not contact each other when the carpet tile pairs are formed.The invention includes an apparatus for applying an adhesive or non-stick material to the backs of the carpet tiles, including a plurality of adhesive guns, a means for supplying adhesives to the plurality of adhesive guns, and a control means connected to the supplying means and to the plurality of adhesive guns for applying adhesive to the backs of carpet tiles and any one of a plurality of predetermined patterns.

Abstract: A packaging system and method for self stick carpet tiles includes a first group of tiles with adhesive arranged on the bottom surfaces according to a first pattern and a second group of carpet tiles with adhesive arranged on the bottom surfaces according to a second pattern. The first and second group tiles are paired off with their bottom surfaces facing each other. The first and second patterns are chosen so that they do not contact each other when the carpet tile pairs are formed.