Achim Nexus Peel & Stick Floor Tiles 12 Pack
- Material Type: Polypropylene (PP)
- Item Weight: 0.12 pounds
- Backing Type: Polyester
- Installation Type: Peel & Stick
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A soft carpet tile rather than a hard floor tile, useful for basements and garages once the subfloor is primed correctly.
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ASIN: B01N5O4OSVCategory: Vinyl Flooring
Overview
Despite the flooring category placement, this Achim Nexus item is a peel and stick carpet tile rather than vinyl: a 12-pack of 12 by 12 inch ribbed polypropylene squares in smoke gray, covering 12 square feet.
The listing sits under vinyl flooring, but the specs describe a carpet tile with a ribbed textile surface, closer to a modular office carpet square than a hard floor tile. Installation differs by base floor: concrete and wood subfloors need a bond-enhancer primer first, and it can only go over a single existing layer of vinyl, never multiple layers.
- 12 tiles per box, 12 x 12 in each, 12 sq ft coverage
- 100% polypropylene with a ribbed finish, smoke color
- Peel and stick backing, primer needed on concrete or wood
- Available in 6 colors for mix and match layouts
Who it's for
Anyone wanting a soft, textured floor patch, for example over concrete in a basement or garage, or mixed with other Nexus carpet tile colors for a checkerboard layout. Not a match for someone expecting a hard, wipeable vinyl surface.
Pros and cons
- Soft, ribbed texture, not a hard tile
- Mix six colors for a pattern
- Works over concrete, wood or single-layer vinyl
- Not actually vinyl despite the category label
- Concrete and wood need a primer coat first
- 12 sq ft coverage needs several boxes
Performance notes
The adhesive backing sticks directly to a single layer of vinyl, but concrete and wood subfloors both need a bond-enhancer self-stick primer coat first, and wood needs nails countersunk and secured before install. Skipping that primer step is the main way this tile fails to hold. Twelve 12 x 12 inch tiles cover 12 square feet, small enough to mix colors into a pattern rather than cover a full room.
Specifications
| Brand | Achim |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.12 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 12 × 12 inches |
| Pile Height | Low Pile |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Color | Smoke |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Peel & Stick |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 12 Square Feet |
| Included Components | 12 Carpet Tiles |
| Other details | |
| Backing Type | Polyester |
| Number Of Items | 12 |
| Item Type Name | Floor Tile |
| Item Highlight | Self-Adhesive Backing And Multi-Plank Coverage Pack: Vinyl Planks Combine Durable Surface Detail, Wood-Look Texture, And |
| Product Style | Patterned (Cut-loop pile) |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nexus Smoke tile vinyl or carpet?
It is a carpet tile, ribbed 100% polypropylene, not vinyl despite the flooring category.
Can I install it straight onto concrete?
Only after covering the area with a bond-enhancer self-stick primer first.
How many colors does Nexus carpet tile come in?
Six, so tiles can be mixed for a checkered look.