Commercial Delaminated Carpet

2/3/2021 (Permalink)

Delaminated Carpet

In many water-damaged homes, we are able to dry and restore the carpeting. But in some cases, water damage may cause delamination of the carpet.

Delamination in carpeting means that the adhesive holding the secondary backing on the carpeting has failed. The secondary backing separates from the carpet. The main purpose of the secondary backing is to give the carpet strength, and allow it to be stretched onto tackless strips. If delamination occurs, the carpet no longer has any structural strength, and cannot be stretched or secured.

Carpet delamination can be caused by several things. Heavy foot traffic, combined with years of wear, can cause the adhesive to crumble, resulting in delamination in the traffic lanes. Poor or defective manufacturing can cause premature delamination. A water damage does not necessarily cause the adhesive to fail. But if a carpet is subjected to multiple water damage incidents, or prolonged soaking in water, delamination is possible.

If we discover carpet delamination during water damage remediation, that carpeting is generally not restorable. It is more effective in that situation to remove and dispose of the carpet and pad, and focus on drying the remaining structural materials. If we remove the carpet, we save samples of it, in case your insurance company requests it. We also communicate with your insurance about why the carpeting needed to be removed.

When you have a water damage, you can count on SERVPRO professionals to evaluate the condition of your carpeting, and choose the best restoration path for your individual situation. For a free water damage evaluation, contact us anytime at 307-235-6558.