If your carpet is starting to sprout, you may begin to think may different things.
Is my carpet defective? Did the installers mess up the installation?
The good news here is that you don’t have to worry. Carpet sprouting is considered normal by many carpet and flooring dealers.
We’re here to explain why.
What Causes Carpet Sprouts
For many cut pile carpets, carpet sprouts are normal, and it should not cause you much concern. Sprouts can happen with any kind of carpeting, though.
Sprouting occurs when the yarn tufts rise above the pile of the carpet, somewhat like a planted seed. Some causes of carpet sprouting include:
- Yarn isn’t glued down properly
- Carpet yarns are inserted too high
- The carpet backing ripped
Don’t worry, your carpet is not going bare. All you have to do is ask a professional and they will tell you if it needs repair.
Even though sprouting can be a normal thing, there are installer mishaps that may cause it to occur. This is why it’s so important to find a professional carpet installer to handle your project.
A couple inexperienced installer mistakes that may cause carpet sprouting include:
- Improper carpet stretching (results in tuft loss at the wall)
- Poor trimming at transition points
- Spike holes
- Knee-kicker ripping during carpet stretching
If a professional carpet installer mentions any of these issues, you’ll want to contact the dealer that installed your carpeting. Most other companies won’t touch third party products for liability reasons.
If carpet sprouting is a concern for you, we know the perfect company to call.
Schedule a Free Carpet Estimate with Us!
We understand how stressful carpet issues can be, so let us take all the worry off your shoulders.
If the sprouting is too much for you to handle, take a look at all of the flooring options we have available for you. We will bring a large amount of carpet samples straight to your door.
Along with that, we provide customers with many different benefits including:
- Next day carpet installation
- Simple financing options
- Free estimates seven days a week
- Expert craftsmanship and quality services
- Much more!
Make getting new carpet installed in your home easy with The Carpet Guys. Give us a call and we will get your free carpet estimate booked right away.
You’re going to love the way your floors look. We guarantee it.
