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How Does Plasticizer Affect Carpet Backing?

January 19, 2018 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

How does plasticizer affect carpet backing? Carpet is one of the most popular choices for flooring in both residential and business settings. It is warm and inviting and comes in many colors and textures that will suit any space. Most clients focus on the carpet yarn. Equally as important, however, is the carpet backing, even […]

Filed Under: Carpet and Rugs Tagged With: carpet backing, carpet plasticizer, plasticizer, plasticizer migration

Plasticizer Migration: What Is It?

July 12, 2017 by Flooristics staff Leave a Comment

The last thing people think of in flooring is plasticizer migration and the problems it can cause them. The patterns, colors, and styles in vinyl flooring make it a top choice. It works especially well in high-traffic areas. This includes both commercial spaces and homes. While it is very resistant to scratches and scuffs, vinyl […]

Filed Under: Resilient Tagged With: discolored vinyl, plasticizer migration, rubber mat discoloration, rubber mat stain, vinyl stains, yellowed vinyl, yellowing floor

Plasticizer Migration Causes What Problems in Sheet Vinyl?

February 7, 2017 by Flooristics staff 1 Comment

Plasticizer migration out of sheet vinyl is something that is all too common in the flooring industry. The consequence of this is a range of floor compatibility issues that can lead to both short-term and long-term problems. Flooring installers need to know about the causes and solutions for this problem so they can make sure […]

Filed Under: Floor Safety, Flooring Help, Hardwood and Laminate Tagged With: discoloration in sheet vinyl, plasticizer migration, plasticizer problems, sheet vinyl flooring, sheet vinyl problems, vinyl flooring

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