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 … [Read more...]
Visible Carpet Seams Installation Related
Visible carpet seams. Why do my seams appear this way and are they normal? These are questions regularly addressed by floorcovering experts such as Terry Weinheimer and Kevin Weinheimer. In this article we will discuss some of the most common installation related causes of visible carpet seams. Visible Carpet Seams Have Layered Appearance Visible carpet seams may have a … [Read more...]
Carpet Wear Testing and Evaluation
Carpet wear testing in the lab is used to evaluate new carpet prior to placing it on the market. Carpet wear testing can also be performed on unused remnants of carpet from an installation. There are evaluation methods that can be performed onsite by trained carpet experts. Carpet Wear Testing and Evaluation Certified carpet inspector, experts from the Weinheimer Group … [Read more...]
Selecting Carpet Tiles
Wall to Wall Carpet or Modular Tile Broadloom carpet is not the only carpet that can be installed wall to wall. When in the market for carpeting for a high traffic area, keep in mind that carpet tiles are another alternative to stretch in carpet. Carpet tiles are available in a wide variety of designs, colors and materials. Carpet tiles are manufactured by many of the same … [Read more...]
Prepare, Prevent or File a Carpet Claim
The filing of a carpet claim is something that neither the end user or the industry looks forward to. For a consumers own protection they should consider even before purchasing their next wall to wall carpet that you may need to file a carpet claim. A statement like that makes it sound like I am trying to make work for my own company and other Certified Carpet … [Read more...]