Carpet Color Loss

Carpet Color Loss – Fading and Yellowing

Terms such as yellowing are often unclear. “Yellowing” may not mean yellow in color. Yellow complaints often range in color from gray to yellow to green. The frequency of these complaints is greater on lighter and pastel colors. Commonly carpet color loss problems are seen on white, light gray and light blue residential style carpets. White carpet is not common on commercial installations; therefore, on commercial installation we see the most problems with grays and blues. [Read more…]

FHA Carpet Pad Standards HUD UM 72

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FHA Carpet Cushion Standards HUD UM 72

FHA Carpet Pad Standards are listed under HUD UM 72 Carpet Cushion Standards and HUD Capet Standards UM 42 for carpet and carpet with attached cushion. FHA carpet pad standards were established by the Fair Housing Administration in response to an absence of industry-wide standards for controlling the quality of low-to-medium-grade carpeting and carpet cushion. HUD FHA carpet cushion standards and UM 72 and UM 42 carpet standards have continued as the industry-wide HUD FHA carpet pad standards and the FHA HUD carpet standards. [Read more…]

Carpet Cushion Tests Methods for Evaluating Carpet Pad

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Carpet cushion tests methods are used for the evaluation of carpet pad (cushion). The industry has developed a number of carpet cushion tests methods for evaluating carpet cushion. These evaluations have resulted in a better carpet pad being offered to the consumer. [Read more…]

Carpet Pad Manufacturing and Cushion Styles

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Carpet Pad Manufacturing

The carpet pad manufacturing industry produces a broad variety of carpet cushion styles. Carpet pad is produced of both synthetic and man-made fibers. [Read more…]

Is Carpet Cushion Carpet Pad?

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Carpet Cushion, Carpet Pad, What’s the Difference?

Is carpet cushion carpet pad? Cushion, pad, lining, or underlay are all synonymous terms used to describe any type of material that is placed under the carpet. A cushion carpet pad adds comfort, absorb shock, reduce noise, increase insulation, and improve the performance of a carpet. While all of these names are synonymous and all of them are used, the preferred term in the carpet industry is cushion. [Read more…]