Bowing (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Bowing is an appearance-related dimensional condition in which a carpet breadth curves across its width, causing the center portion of the pattern to advance or lag behind the edges. The condition usually develops during manufacturing as a result of unequal tension or dimensional movement during dyeing, backing, drying, or finishing. Bowing is most noticeable in patterned carpet because it affects pattern alignment between adjoining breadths. Although some bow may be present in the manufactured carpet, patterned installations normally require adjustment by the installer to obtain the best practical pattern match. See also Skew, Pattern Elongation, and Carpet Problems.

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