The carpet is soft and rag like

Buckling

Lack of dimensional stability

Lack of dimensional stability

Power stretched repeatedly buckles

Buckling

Pinhole elongation indicates proper power stretching

Buckling

Latex in the backing is falling out

Lack of dimensional stability

Aachen laboratory test

Dimensional Stability

Dimensional Stability (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Dimensional stability refers to a carpet’s ability to maintain its intended size, shape, and backing restraint under installation, environmental, and in-service conditions. Stability is achieved when the tufted carpet structure is bonded with latex backing compound and secondary backing materials that restrict movement and provide structural support. Loss of dimensional stability may appear as buckling, rippling, looseness, relaxation, temporary elastic stretch, or permanent backing elongation caused by tension, moisture, temperature, or backing-system stress. These conditions reflect backing system response and restraint behavior rather than face fiber wear, dye instability, or surface yarn defect. See also Buckling, Delamination, and Carpet Problems for broader context.

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