A carpet is only as good as the materials used to make it. The manufacturing process also plays a key role. Together, they determine whether the carpet becomes a beautiful and durable floor covering. One of the things that separates high-quality carpet from poor-quality carpet is the backing. Some of the materials used for backing do a fine job, but few have the advantages of polyurethane backing.There are several advantages to choosing carpet with a polyurethane backing. Polyurethane has a distinct molecular structure that creates an extremely strong material that holds up to the toughest abuse. It is also ideal for forming a polymeric bond between a primary backing and a secondary backing, boosting the carpet’s performance over the years. Finally, because it has such strong adhesion properties, the yarn of the carpet can remain tightly woven, increasing the tuft bind, or the amount of force it takes to lift a carpet fiber.
The durability and strength of the polyurethane backing reduce problems for customers.
This backing performs reliably over time. It also lowers the risk of issues such as edge ravel, snags, pilling, fuzzing, and pulling. When advising clients on what type of carpet to choose, it’s always a good idea to check for those brands that have a polyurethane backing.
[…] Carpet backing provides stability and strength, and it holds the fibers tight. The backing must be flexible and strong. This is why manufacturers choose plasticizers for many carpet backings. This chemical compound blends with other ingredients for the backing as a flexing agent. This ensures years of high-performance carpet for clients of all kinds. Plasticizer adds to the polymers to boost the flexibility of the product. However, it can be any number of different materials, but the most common for flooring is mineral oil and hydrocarbon oil. […]