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Why is Carpet Fiber Breaking Up in Small Pieces?

January 3, 2020 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

  Carpet is a long-lasting and versatile floor covering that is popular in both residential and commercial settings. Carpet comes in many different colors and styles, made of materials like wool, nylon, or other synthetic carpet fiber. A good carpet withstands lots of wear and tear, fading, and more. However, one of the problems that […]

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Pros and Cons of Different Carpet Cleaning Methods

January 19, 2018 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

  Carpet can be cleaned in several different ways, and there are definitely pros and cons for each one. For anyone seeking out information on carpet cleaning, it can be hard to choose. Here are more details about the advantages and disadvantages of some of the most common ways to clean wall-to-wall carpeting. 1. Dry […]

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How Does pH Affect Carpet Adhesive?

October 29, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

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. […]

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What are the Causes of Delamination?

September 9, 2017 by Flooristics staff 1 Comment

Many people choose carpeting as their floor covering of choice because it is beautiful, soft, and durable. A high-quality carpet can last for many years when properly cared for. However, carpet installation can result in a problem known as delamination. What is delamination? It has to do with the backing of the carpet, into which […]

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What is Fuzzing, Shedding and Pilling?

September 5, 2017 by Flooristics staff 1 Comment

Fuzzing, shedding, and pilling can occur when owners do not care for carpet properly. Carpet is a beautiful, affordable floor covering that has long been a popular choice for business owners and homeowners alike. Recent advancements have made carpet last longer and look better, too. While carpet won’t last as long as some hard surface […]

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What Exactly is Corn Rowing?

September 2, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

Carpet is a very popular choice for flooring, both in residential and commercial spaces. While a high-quality carpet should last for many years, occasionally, there are issues that cause owners to have problems with it. The flooring and carpeting industry refers to one of these problems as corn rowing. Corn rowing usually occurs in wall-to-wall […]

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What is a Side Match Problem in Carpet?

July 12, 2017 by Flooristics staff 3 Comments

When the shade of two pieces of carpet varies, they should look the same. Inspectors often cannot spot this difference until they roll both pieces out side by side. Different hues will really be noticeable with a side match issue. When the fibers are being manufactured, the dye can vary between mixtures, so that the […]

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