what about square pieces of wide plastic packing tape? that seems similar to me as the flor dots, probably a bit stickier. I've not used gorilla tape, but wouldn't it be too sticky (from the name, like the glue?). My flor tiles went down well w/ dots just at the corners, no extras, and I've take several tiles up to wash and have put back down again.

A note to anyone who's interested, flor tiles have been a wonderful answer to the problems of dogs and carpeting.

I have same question as Viola. (Cheaper alternative to FLOR dots - i.e., adhesive on only one side, to hold carpet tiles together/down.) TIA!

Well, I ended up using the light brown masking tape in 2015, and it only lasted a year or so before the tape started tearing in long sections. By that point, we were moving again (!) so this time I used a 3m thick duct tape 2" wide but made sure I put a rug pad that covers the entire area so that, if the tape ever disintegrates, it won't damage my floor. We are going on 3 months with this and no problems yet. BUT (and a big but), the masking tape totally destroyed the bottom most layer of the flor tiles, so when we moved this time and I was removing the old tape, the bottoms of the tiles were disintegrating in my hands. The tile is still totally functional -- it's just the thin gauzey layer on the bottom that's messed up. And again, I'm using a rug pad this time around. But as I was taking off the old tape and adding new tape, I definitely acknowledged to myself that this was the absolute last time I would be able to get away with re-using the same flor tiles. Hopefully we aren't moving again any time soon!

I had the same issue using duct tape on my Flor carpet tiles. I found this at home depot and am going to try it soon. And under $14.00 for 30!

Invision

TileTab Modular Carpet Connectors

thank you

Would TileTab Modular Carpet Connectors work? Or J+J/Invision TileTabs?

Duct tape melted and made a mess for us.

Maybe FLOR reduced the price on the dots since this forum started 5 years ago, but as of 2020 they're only $5 for a set of 12. Honestly, save yourself the time and frustration, and just order more FLORdots. Other tapes/adhesives can be a nightmare. Compare to AG Design's post above, who got 30 "Invision" modular carpet connectors for <$14, I just ordered 36 FLORdots for $15 and shipping was free. Seems very reasonable to me.

I agree- Flor - is the best! I've had Flor for many years, and I tried several other things.

(Invision

TileTab Modular Carpet Connectors)

We started cutting the Flor dots in half. Seem to be holding. Just be sure to wipe down underneath those carpet tile squares before applying.

The only tape I would use is gaffers tape. First, it's a fabric based tape. Next, it holds like crazy but leaves no residue and comes up clean. I used it on a small entry carpet, and it worked well. Genuine gaffers tape is not cheap, but it is great to have around for other projects and repairs. I even used it to seal a leaky sunroof on an old car that wasn't worth fixing...gaffer's tape is also waterproof.

In case anyone else is looking for a solution to this: I've found that the green Flor Dots+ are not as good as the original yellow ones. The green ones stay sticky and "wet" and makes a mess on the floors underneath. Also, because they remain sticky the tiles just glide apart. I have reached out to Flor about this but haven't received an answer from them.

Great info on Flor dots alternatives. They have held my tiles together for 16 years. I have another dilemma, though. Hopefully it's okay to ask it here. Unfortunately I did not read that carpet tiles could not be installed over the sealant on my concrete floors, nor did I realize that there is a sealant on the floor. I have wanted to redecorate my floors but am stymied by not being able to remove all the tiles. Does anyone have an idea on what to use to break the "forever seal" between the tiles and the floor. Some tiles came up easily while others are holding on tight whether they are a whole tile or partially torn tile. I have used most cleaning fluids, alcohol, vinegar, baking soda concoctions, etc. I'd prefer to not have to use a varnish remover, but that might be the only solution. Someone suggested a heat gun which I have not tried yet. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thank you!

Mrbutt you will probably get more advice by starting a new thread titled something like ‘help my flor tiles stuck to my concrete slab!’

Thank you!

However, I'm not seeing any way to start a new thread. I've searched several times.