If there is moisture present in the concrete, it can ruin any flooring placed on top of it. One of the biggest causes for moisture coming up through the carpet is a slab leak. If the sub floor is not prepared properly, then it might mean the installer is liable for damages and more. Moisture […]
What Causes Glue Down Carpet Installation to Fail?
Glue down carpet is a very popular choice for many residential and commercial properties. The installer uses a powerful adhesive to glue the carpet directly to the prepared floor. For the most part, the carpet is long-lasting and durable, but there are times when glue down carpet installation fails. The reason why so many people […]
What are the Benefits of Polyester Carpet Fibers?
There are many types of carpet on the market made from a number of different fibers, such as nylon, wool and polyester. However, polyester is one of the more popular options because of its beauty and durability. One reason why clients choose this type of fiber is because it is so affordable. i is especially […]
What Two Types of Soil Affect Carpet?
Carpeting is warm and welcoming, which makes it an ideal choice for both residential and commercial floor coverings. Like any floor covering, carpeting gets dirty from liquids, soil and more. In order to clean them properly and keep carpets looking fresh and new for as long as possible, clients need to learn about the different […]
What is Carpet Pooling?
Sometimes, an area of carpet appears to be a different color even though there are no stains or dye issues. This is known as carpet pooling or watermarked carpet. When carpet fibers lay in different directions, they catch the light in varying ways. This is like what gives carpeting those vacuum lines after cleaning. However, […]
How Do Inspectors Investigate Carpet Raveling?
Carpet raveling often triggers a carpet inspector to come to a job site. It’s important for the inspector to make sure they are familiar with all the different possible causes of carpet raveling. They also need to know how to look for clues as to the cause. The first step is identifying specifically what type […]
In Carpet Manufacturing, What is Air Entangling?
What exactly is air entangling? The progress of manufacturing technology has led to a wide range of carpet styles and materials. Numerous production methods make all different kinds of carpet fiber combinations. Different yarns are created and woven to make carpets that last longer and look better than ever. Air entangling, a newer method of […]
What is the Stretch of a Synthetic Back Carpet?
Is the stretch of a synthetic back carpet important to know? When wall to wall carpet is starting to bunch up or ripple in the center, it may need to be stretched. This service, provided by professionals, takes up any slack in the center of the carpet. Using special equipment, the carpet service stretches the […]
How Does pH Affect Carpet Adhesive?
How does pH affect carpet adhesive? The numeric scale used to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance is known as pH, or potential of hydrogen. The scale goes from 1 to 14. The lower numbers represent more acidity. All higher numbers represent more alkaline matter. Water is neutral with a measurement of 7. […]
How to Perform a pH Test Onsite
A carpet inspector often needs to perform tests on the job so they need to know exactly what is needed and bring with them any equipment that it takes to do the test. Determining pH is very common, especially because it can help diagnose a number of problems, from pet urine to problems with the […]
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