Ripples, Waves, Buckling Carpet
So how did ripples, waves or buckling carpet appear at your home or office? Carpet ripples, waves and buckling typically are associated with a stretch-in installations over pad. The main reasons they appear are: Installer does not use a power stretcher during installation. (uses only knee kicker) Carpet was not acclimated in the home or commercial facility before installation Carpet has padding/cushion that was not installed properly or is the wrong specification Tack strip/threshold failure because of installation or tack strip specification Secondary backing latex failure (manufacture related) Heavy objects rolling or pushed over carpet and pad. Improper glue use or application (Double glue/direct glue down installations only) Power Stretcher