Scroop

Scroop

Scroop 1

Carpet feels squeaky

Scroop 2

Carpet feels squeaky

Scroop 4

Pressing fingers in-carpet feels squeaky

Scroop 3

Is there friction when pressing fingers into carpet

Indentations 1

Carpet feels squishy/squeaky when walking on it

Scroop 1 Scroop 2 Scroop 4 Scroop 3 Indentations 1

What you need to know

Scroop is a condition that occurs due to excessive friction between fibers when subjected to foot traffic. It is caused when the carpet stays in the finishing oven for too long after the secondary backing and latex are applied. It may also be related to an over-application of stain treatment. Consumers will typically describe the carpet as having a crunchy, squeaky, squishy, or noisy sound or feel when it is walked on. Scroop will usually be evident

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