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...] about Carpet Color Loss
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Proper Carpet Installation
Importance of Proper Carpet Installation Proper carpet installation or should I say the absence of proper carpet installation? This has been a problem in the carpet industry for many years. Today, some carpet installers are paid little than carpet installers were paid when I ran a floor covering workroom more than 30 years ago. To keep the price of installation down, many … [Read more...] about Proper Carpet Installation
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...] about Carpet Sprouting, Sprouts, Tuft Loss and Holes
Carpet Claim Objectives and Expectations
With Carpet Claims Not Everyone Has the Same Objective or Expectation Kevin and Terry Weinheimer are often asked the question What are the objectives and expectations of the parties involved in a wall to wall carpet claim? It has been the experience of the Weinheimer Group and other carpet inspectors that everyone involved in a carpet claim from the consumer, carpet dealer and … [Read more...] about Carpet Claim Objectives and Expectations
Who Uses Carpet Inspectors?
You Too Can Hire Carpet Inspectors Two of the nations most recognized carpet experts are Terry Weinheimer and Kevin Weinheimer. They are frequently asked the question "Who Uses Carpet Inspectors?" The simple answer, anyone that has a carpet that appears to be failing prematurely. Who Needs a Carpet Inspector? Consumers who have been unable to resolve their carpet … [Read more...] about Who Uses Carpet Inspectors?