Delamination

Delamination

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Azostix used to detect pet urine

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Delamination

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Delamination

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Delamination

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Delamination

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Bubbles like these are often related to Delamination

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Delamination from pet urine

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Delamination

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Delamination

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Laboratory test for delamination

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Urine transferred to white towel from carpet

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Excessive latex falling out of the backing

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Delamination

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Delamination

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Delamination

Pet Damage 1

Keep pet nails trimmed

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Azostix to test for urine

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Urine visible under ultraviolet light

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What you need to know

Delamination occurs when the secondary backing separates from the carpet primary backing. This can occur in small areas, along the carpet edges and seams, or in large areas of the backing. Delamination can be manufacturing, installation, site, maintenance, or use and abuse related. The only standard for lamination strength is found in FHA/HUD UM44d, which sets minimum values for carpet that might be used in HUD or FHA housing. The minimum strength of 2.5 lbs. /inch of width is measured by a certified testing laboratory. Lamination strength minimums are not stated for carpet sold to other entities, however, the 2.5 lbs./inch is usually considered the acceptable minimum by the industry and has served well for 40 years.

Major causes of delamination include: …..

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