Cushion Noise
Cushion Noise (Carpet)
Floor Detective® Defect Guide
What You Need to Know
• Cushion noise refers to audible crackling, popping, squeaking, or sticky sounds heard during foot traffic on a carpeted floor
• Carpet cushion is designed to provide comfort, resilience, and sound dampening, however noise may occur when movement develops between components of the carpet system
• Noise complaints are auditory rather than visual, making evaluation more complex than typical appearance-related conditions
• Cushion noise is influenced by interaction between the
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