Dye lot difference

Severe dye lot difference

Dye lot difference

Dye lot difference

Severe dye lot difference

Dye lot difference

Severe dye lot difference

Dye lot difference

Dye Lot Differences (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Dye lot differences are appearance variations that occur when carpet produced during separate manufacturing runs is installed adjacent to one another or compared against material from a different production cycle. Minor variation in color tone, saturation, texture, or reflectance can occur between production runs despite normal manufacturing controls. When materials from different dye lots are installed together, visible contrast may develop across seams, room transitions, or replacement areas and may become more noticeable under directional or natural lighting. The condition reflects production variability rather than structural deficiency, installation failure, or post-installation deterioration. Dye lot differences may resemble side match or shading, but typically follow installation boundaries or material transitions rather than random surface variation. See also Side Match, Shading, and Carpet Problems for broader context.

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