Bubbles-glue down

Glue down-bubbles

Glue down-bubbles

Glue down-bubbles

Lack of adhesive

Lack of adhesive

Lack of adhesive transfer

Lack of adhesive transfer

Lack of adhesive transfer

Lack of adhesive transfer

Lack of adhesive transfer

Bubbles-glue down

Bubbles-glue down

Bubbles / Delamination (Glue-Down Carpet)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Bubbles or delamination in glue-down carpet installations occur when the carpet backing loses adhesive bond to the substrate, allowing the carpet to lift, flex, or move independently of the floor. Glue-down systems depend on proper adhesive selection, correct trowel application, adequate adhesive transfer, required rolling, controlled environmental conditions, and a substrate that meets moisture, alkalinity, cleanliness, and flatness requirements. When these conditions are not met or are later compromised, bond failure can occur. The condition reflects breakdown of the adhesive bond within the installed system rather than deficiencies in face fiber, yarn construction, or tuft structure. In glue-down installations, bubble formation is primarily associated with

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