Telegraphing Subfloor
Telegraphing (Carpet)
Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide
Summary
Telegraphing is an appearance condition where underlying substrate features become visible through the carpet surface. It occurs when the carpet and cushion conform to irregularities such as joints, cracks, seams, or patch transitions beneath the installation. The condition follows the layout of the substrate and remains consistent regardless of viewing direction or lighting angle. Telegraphing affects appearance only and does not indicate fiber damage, backing failure, or loss of structural integrity. See also Carpet Problems for broader context.
Carpet Problems
April 4, 2026
Carpet problems include appearance changes, seam issues, fiber behavior, and installation-related conditions. Proper evaluation depends on pattern, distribution, and cause.
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Carpet Fiber Identification (Field and Laboratory Methods)
February 22, 2026
Carpet fiber identification helps determine how carpet may respond to heat, moisture, cleaning chemistry, abrasion, and environmental exposure.
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Wool and Wool Carpet Properties
December 27, 2025
Wool carpet properties differ from synthetics, with moisture sensitivity and chemical reactivity affecting appearance and performance.
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Carpet Beetle Damage
December 13, 2025
Carpet beetle damage is localized fiber loss caused by larvae feeding on organic materials within carpet, often occurring in concealed...
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Fiber Properties
May 12, 2023
Carpet fiber properties determine durability, resilience, and how flooring performs under traffic and environmental conditions.
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Missing Row
December 15, 2022
Missing rows in carpet are manufacturing defects where yarn is absent, creating visible linear gaps or texture changes.
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Wrinkles in Backing
March 13, 2021
Carpet backing wrinkles are structural distortions locked into the backing during manufacturing and may affect surface appearance.
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Unraveling / Runs (Carpet)
March 13, 2021
Carpet unraveling or runs occur when continuous filament yarns are pulled from the carpet, creating linear damage along tuft rows.
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Core Crush / Roll-Core Pile Reversal (Carpet)
March 13, 2021
Carpet roll-core crush occurs when pile yarns become compressed around the roll core, creating visible light or dark banding near...
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