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 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 producing […]
What is the Stretch of a Synthetic Back Carpet?
Is the stretch of a synthetic back carpet important to know? When the wall-to-wall carpet starts 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 fibers and […]
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 pH 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 is needed to do the test. Determining pH is very common, especially because it can help diagnose several problems, from pet urine to problems with the subfloor. When […]
What is Roll Crush in Carpets?
What is roll crush in carpeting? In recently installed carpeting, you can often see half-inch bands across the width. The industry usually calls this condition roll crush. Clients may not be happy with what they see as a significant aesthetic problem with the carpet. This effect will most often appear across the width of the […]
Matching the Right Vacuum to the Carpet
It may seem like any old vacuum will work on just about any carpet. While this is true, there are some machines that are better on certain types of carpet. Not only is carpet beautiful and long-lasting, but it is affordable. When carpet is being installed, it’s common to have lots of questions about how […]
How to Detect Urine in the Carpet
Wondering how to detect urine in the carpet? Whether it is from pets or toddlers, urine on the carpet can bring odor and discoloration to even the highest quality carpet. A flooring inspector who is looking to see if there is any urine present has several different ways to detect it. When there is a […]
How Does Sunlight Affect Carpet?
It’s amazing how much direct sunlight can affect flooring. Harsh UV rays can discolor many types of flooring, from vinyl to carpet. They can also break down some of the country’s most popular flooring materials. But what type of effects does the sun have on a typical carpet? Sunlight can definitely cause discoloration in carpet. […]
How to Re-Stretch a Carpet
What does it mean to re-stretch a carpet? If wall to wall carpet is rippling or buckling, it means that the tension is too loose. Humidity and moving heavy things can cause waves in the carpet. However, a top cause of carpet buckling is a less than stellar installation. Carpet must be stretched tightly and […]
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