Fume Fading

Area around furniture faded

Area under furniture did not fade

Carpet fume fading showing discoloration caused by airborne chemical exposure

Severe Fading

Color is visible at the base of the yarns

Fading

Carpet tile on the right was originally green

Fading

Carpet under couch is the original color

Fading

Fume Fading / Ozone Fading (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Fume fading, including ozone-related fading, is an environmentally induced appearance condition that occurs when airborne reactive gases chemically oxidize (chemically alter through oxygen interaction) carpet dye molecules at the fiber surface. Oxidizing pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) or ozone (O₃) interact with dye structures, weakening or rearranging molecular bonds and producing a permanent color shift. The condition develops from atmospheric exposure and airflow behavior rather than from installation error, maintenance practices, or structural carpet failure. Fume fading may occur in areas without

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Fume Fading

Fume Fading

Fume Fading

Fume Fading / Ozone Fading (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

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