Carpet

Carpet claims may result from performance, installation, or maintenance conditions that become evident during or at any time after installation. Common issues include appearance change, improper installation, visible seams, unraveling, cornrowing, matting and crushing, spots and stains, delamination, buckling, shading, footprints, lines, odors, pet-related conditions, pooling, watermarking, roll crush, snags, vacuum-related damage, visible defects, and miss-specification.

Certified Floor Covering Inspectors receive specialized training in carpet manufacturing, fiber properties, installation methods, subfloor preparation, maintenance practices, and warranty evaluation, enabling them to accurately assess carpet conditions and determine contributing causes and responsibilities.