Buckling

Pinhole elongation indicates proper power stretching

Buckling

Buckling over construction joint

Buckling

Buckling

Buckling

Power stretched repeatedly buckles

Buckling

Latex in the backing is falling out

Checked humidity and temperature

Check for moisture or urine

Buckling

Brittle/powdery latex

Buckling / Wrinkling (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Buckling or wrinkling in carpet is a condition in which installed stretch-in carpet develops loose, raised, or rippled areas due to a reduction or loss of maintained installation tension. Stretch-in carpet is a tensioned system installed over cushion and secured at the perimeter with tack strip, and its performance depends on achieving and maintaining adequate stretch at installation along with stable environmental conditions. When sufficient tension is not established or is later reduced by environmental change, mechanical stress, or backing instability, the carpet can relax and form visible ridges. See also Delamination, Seam Peaking, and Carpet Problems for broader context.

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