Pattern walkout

Pattern walkout - New compared to installed carpet

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Pattern Walkout (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Pattern walkout is an appearance-retention condition in which the visible design of a patterned carpet gradually fades in traffic areas as taller pattern elements become compressed under use. The condition develops when the height difference between higher and lower portions of the pattern is reduced, decreasing visual contrast and making the original design less distinct. Pattern walkout commonly follows traffic lanes, pivot areas, and concentrated use paths and is most visible in patterned cut-and-loop constructions with pronounced height variation. The condition reflects pile compression behavior rather than fiber loss, yarn breakage, backing failure, or structural damage. Pattern walkout affects appearance only and does not independently reduce functional durability or service life. See also Crushing, Matting, and Carpet Problems for broader context.

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