There are few floor coverings that are as warm, soft, and luxurious as wall-to-wall carpeting. However, there are a few issues with carpeting that can mar its look and durability. A carpet bubble is one of these occasional problems. A bubble is an area of the carpeting that lifts above the subfloor. It looks like […]
What is Curling and Cupping in Carpet Tiles?
When a flooring inspector is called in to look at carpet tiles, the most common complaint is that they are curling and cupping. There are several significant indicators that the flooring inspector can look for to verify the claims. Curling happens when the tile is experiencing too much tension. This causes it to pull up […]
How to Determine What Causes Zigzag Lines in Carpet
When carpet inspectors arrive at a job, they often only have the slightest of clues as to what to expect. If they are asked to look at a discoloration problem, there are many different causes. One common issue includes a zigzag line running the length of the carpet. The carpet inspector will usually notice that […]
What’s the Difference Between a Line, a Streak and a Band?
Most clients haven’t heard of a carpet line, streak, or band. Carpet inspectors use a range of industry-specific vocabulary that helps them describe and document issues they discover with regard to carpet installation and manufacturing. Among these specialty terms are line, streak, and band. Line: Also called a stripe, a line forms when a tufted […]
How Does a Warranty Affect a Carpet Inspection?
A carpet warranty is a guarantee to replace or compensate in the event the carpet doesn’t meet performance standards. Carpet inspectors are the experts when it comes to examining problems with carpets. Everyone knows that carpet will stain, soil, and eventually wear out during its natural lifetime. However, when some or all of these things […]
How Do Optical Brighteners Affect Carpet?
Optical brighteners are common in laundry detergents for whiter-looking clothing. Every client wants to have their carpet last a long time and look good year after year. Many companies use brightening agents called optical brightening agents or fluorescent whitening agents. This chemical compound absorbs ultraviolet light and enhances the appearance of fabric and fibers. When […]
What Does a Pressure Beck Do?
Carpet comes in a range of lovely colors that clients can choose from to liven up their home or workplace. The different fibers receive a dye to provide rich, long-lasting color. There are many different types of dye processes that carpet can undergo. One of the most popular is beck dying. Beck dying is when […]
Test Protocol for Bundle Wrap Encapsulation and Penetration
When carpet inspectors arrive at a job site, they often need to take fiber samples so they can conduct a range of tests, both in the field and back at their workplace. When inspectors need to do bundle wrap encapsulation and penetration, they must follow the test protocol. It’s important to choose areas of carpet […]
Nitrogen Dioxide Affects Installed Carpets
Nitrogen dioxide, or NO2, is a highly reactive gas. NO2 forms primarily as a result of burning fuel, such as emissions from cars and trucks. Factories, power plants, and other large-scale operations also put off NO2. As a serious air pollutant, NO2 harms the human body over time. So, what does nitrogen dioxide have to […]
What is the Difference Between BCF and Staple Yarns?
When it comes to carpet manufacturing, there are two different classifications for the fiber systems: staple yarns and BCF (bulked continuous filament). Each one provides certain advantages and disadvantages, so it’s a good idea for carpet inspectors to share that information with their clients. BCF BCF is a fiber system that is one long filament […]
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