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. This condition may resemble shading, buckling or wrinkling, or appearance retention issues, but follows the layout of the substrate rather than fiber direction. Telegraphing affects appearance only and does not indicate fiber damage, backing failure, or loss of structural integrity.
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Fiber Properties
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Fiber Properties (Carpet) Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide Summary Fiber properties describe the inherent physical and chemical characteristics of...
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Wrinkles in Backing
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Carpet backing wrinkles are a condition where backing layers become distorted and may affect surface appearance.
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Unraveling / Runs (Carpet)
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Carpet unraveling runs are a condition where yarns are pulled out in lines due to mechanical interaction.
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