Texture Retention Warranty Basics The carpet texture retention warranty usually covers excessive loss of texture from foot traffic. Specifically they are warranting texture change that results in tuft bursting. Tuft bursting is the opening or loss of twist not correctable. Under the terms of the carpet texture retention warranty the manufacturer may have a certified carpet … [Read more...]
Carpet Shedding and Fuzzing
Carpet shedding and fuzzing a routinely heard complaint with new carpeting. Over the telephone or upon arrival at a carpet shedding complaint we usually hear statements such as: My vacuum cleaner bag fills up every time I vacuum.My vacuum cleaner stops working because carpet shedding jams it with fuzz.I have tried several different vacuums and they all break or fill up with … [Read more...]
Carpet Choices for Wall to Wall Carpet
Carpet Choice is almost Limitless Carpet choices are almost limitless for wall to wall carpet. There are choices in color, style, texture and fiber. Carpet is manufactured in many different qualities. From those designed for no more than a quick cover up. To qualities designed for excellent performance. And those where a particular appearance is the most important … [Read more...]
Carpet Shading, Footprints, Pooling
Why is My New Carpet Turning Different Shades? There are many types of carpet shading complaints. Carpet shading is a localized alteration in the orientation of the pile. Shading occurs as the result of randomness in pile lay direction. Shading will be seen on both wall to wall carpets and rugs. The physical cause of shading is due to the difference between light … [Read more...]
Carpet Sprouting, Sprouts, Tuft Loss and Holes
Carpet Holes Sprouting and Yarn Pulling Out My carpet is going to go bare! A complaint so often heard from consumers when they see loose tufts, snags and carpet sprouting on their wall to wall carpet. Seeing the yarn coming out of their carpet says to them that the carpet is failing and there must be a manufacturing problem. Most carpet sprouting issues, high tufts … [Read more...]