Carpet is one of the most popular floor coverings, from residential homes to professional workspaces. When it comes to figuring out problems related to the material or the installation of carpet, many owners turn to a professional carpet inspector. But what makes an inspector a professional? Experience A professional carpet inspector should have several years […]
How To Test Carpet For Fading
Carpet is warm and inviting, but one of the drawbacks is that it is more susceptible to fading than other types of floor coverings. When a carpet inspector is called out to a job site to look at a faded carpet, it can be tricky to determine the cause. Fortunately, a trained and certified carpet […]
Should Carpet Inspectors Recommend Carpet Replacement?
Carpet instructions have many roles, and must maintain a non-biased position at all times. As part of their job, they must look at carpeting to see if it is performing according to industry standards or if there is something problematic about it. A carpet inspector will assess the carpet in a location and then provide […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Back Up Factual Statements in an Inspection Report
Carpet inspectors have a lot of things they need to accomplish whenever they visit a job site. Besides being an expert in all kinds of flooring, they need to be able to assess a problem and figure out what caused it. Their assessment is important because it has the potential to influence clients, carpet manufacturers, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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