The Identification Of Carpet Faults
Written by Dr Eric M. Brown, The Identification of Carpet Faults was first published in 1989 as companion to Diagnostic Techniques for the Investigation of Carpet Complaints and Case Studies for Carpet Inspectors. The book covers all aspects of carpet faults including tools and equipment, colour changes and shading, soil, insect damage, testing methods and industry standards. A new edition published in 2004 and reprinted in 2007 includes many illustrations that were not available in the earlier edition. 2nd edition 2004 72 pages A4 size Fully Illustrated Soft cover Spiral binding ISBN 0 9528610 4 6
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Identification of carpet faults Contents:
Setting Up
Tools to take on site, In the Workshop, Starting Out, Check Lists
Shading
Pile Flattening, Pile Reversal, Edge to Edge Variations, Laying in the Wrong Direction
Colour Changes
Colour Loss, Colour Migration, Dye Effects, Yellowing, Metamerism
Soiling Complaints
Environmental Factors, Excess Oil, Detergent Residues, Protective Finishes
Stripes and Streaks
Mixed Yarn Lots, Dyeing Faults, Mechanical Lines
Premature Wear
Over Treatment in Processing, Differential Wear of Components, Sunlight Degradation, Under-Specification, Sub-floor Faults
Holes
Insect Damage, Chemical Damage, Installation Damage, Biological Damage, Burns
Structural Defects
Floating Jute/Backing Yarns, Thick Jute/Backing Yarns, Sprouting, Latex on Pile, Foam Backing Faults, Delamination, Pattern Mismatch, Misplaced Colours, Shedding, Bowing and Skewing, Tile Problems
Dimensional Changes
Over-Wetting, Atmospheric Conditions, Mechanical Effects
Cellulosic Browning – Pilling – Miscellaneous
Pressure Marks, Odours, Foreign Fibres, Seam Splitting
Fault Finding Charts – Summary of Test Methods
Specimen Check List – Useful Standards – Further Reading
2nd edition 2004 72 pages A4 size Fully Illustrated Soft cover Spiral binding ISBN 0 9528610 4 6
