Top cuts because fraying

Top cut

Top cut goes on a diagonal

Top cut goes on a diagonal

Primary backing is cut from an errant knife

Top cuts on commercial carpet

Shows up within weeks to months

Top cuts

Top cuts

Top Cuts (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Top cuts are a physical damage condition involving partial or complete severing of carpet face yarns caused by blade contact with the pile surface. The condition most commonly occurs when additional carpet or materials are cut directly on top of installed carpet, allowing knife pressure to partially sever underlying yarns without fully penetrating the backing. Visibility may be delayed and often increases with normal traffic and maintenance as cut yarn tips bloom or fray. Top cuts are most frequently observed in

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