Why Has My Carpet Stretched

Taught carpet will stay in place and stay smooth and flat to the floor where it belongs.

Why has my carpet stretched.

If you look down at the carpet it may have visible lumps and wrinkles from years of use. However in medium and larger sized areas the use of a power stretcher becomes an absolute necessity. When a wall to wall carpet is installed it must be stretched tightly and then is secured in place with tack strips along the edges of the carpet. During the initial installation and for a carpet repair.

Carpet buckling may occur as a result of poor installation of the carpet. For example moving a long standing piece. Just as wetting the carpet for cleaning causes ripples and buckles a high indoor humidity can keep the carpet damp and. If the installer has not stretched the carpet tightly enough it may loosen slightly which could cause it to ripple.

The initial stretch during installation ensures that the carpet is taught secure and even across the entire floor covering. All carpet installed over padding must be stretched intightly from one wall to another using a mechanical tool called a. A carpet with no cuts or damage can still require a stretching. One cause of carpet rippling and buckling may be high humidity in the home.

In small areas the use of a knee kicker alone may prove to be sufficient.