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Side Match from ShadingThis report was done for the carpet mill. The problem was similar to Pooling.THE CLAIM STATISTICS PROBLEM REPORTED: Side Match PERSONS PRESENT: Inspector & Claimant THE CARPET FIBER/ ID METHOD: Olefin-Chemical & Burn FIBER HUE: Blue W/ Black Dots CONSTRUCTION: Tufted Cut Pile YARN STYLE: Velvet Plush SQUARE YARDAGE: 100 BACK SYSTEM: Conventional Tufted PRIMARY BACKING: Polypropylene SECONDARY BACKING: Polypropylene THE INSTALLATION LOCATION TYPE: Commercial TYPE OF BUSINESS: Business Services Shop METHOD: Direct Glue Down SUBFLOOR: Concrete AREA INSTALLED: One Open Room USE & MAINTENANCE INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION LITERATURE RECEIVED WITH PURCHASE: Not Determined NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 3 TEMPERATURE: 74.7°F - 23.7° C RH 43% VACUUM/FREQUENCY: Upright Nightly ENTRY-MATS? See Report SOIL: None Noticed HEATING TYPE: Central Force Air Gas COOLING TYPE: Central - Electric CLEANING: Never Been Cleaned REASON FOR COMMISSION The carpet’s hue reportedly does not match at the seam. THE REPORT Site Conditions and Geographical Information The carpet in question was installed in public business service shop in the lobby of a Hotel in downtown area of Los Angeles. The store was open for business at the time of the inspection. BACKGROUND INFORMATION MADE TO THE INSPECTOR The carpet was installed as part of a refurbishing plan due to the age of the old carpet. Reportedly the dealer cut the carpet at this office. Immediately after the installation, the different panels appeared to have different hues. Allegedly the dealer reports that the three panels that were installed all go the same directions. DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM AREA BY THIS INSPECTOR Immediately upon entering the store, the inspector noted three panels of carpet running from the back to the front of the store.
ON-LOCATION FIELD TESTING A Pile Direction Test was done using a piece of paper and a pencil.
Brushing the pile toward the same direction though made a uniform hue. THE ISSUE OF THIS REPORT The question that I have been asked to address is: what has caused the carpet to have a side match? GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATING THE ISSUE Sidematch Problems Can Occur When:
INDUSTRY STANDARDS & DEFINITIONS According to the FLOOR COVERING DICTIONARY it says this about shading. SHADING - An optical effect cased by light reflection on the carpet pile giving the appearance of alternate lighter or darker areas. Examination will show that the tuft are actually of a uniform color and are restored to a one-color effect when the pile is smoothed in one direction. This characteristic is most notable in cut loop constructions, particularly pile carpets. Also, in cut-pile fabrics, an apparent change in color when the pile is bent, caused by differences in the way light is reflected off the bent fibers. This phenomenon is a characteristic of pile fabrics, not a defect. According to the CARPET AND RUG Institute’s CLAIMS MANUAL, it says this about shading. 8. Pile crushing, pile shading, and soiling are not manufacturing defects and will not be considered as a basis for claims. Claims for fuzzing and pilling will be subjected to examination and testing by the manufacturer. Claims for missing tufts will not be considered except on a basis of repair. No claims will be honored for carpet installed on stairs, in elevators and in bathrooms. The mill reserves the right to correct any repairable manufacturing defect. (See Glossary for definition of terms). THE INSPECTOR'S ANALYSIS When a side match disappears after brushing the carpet in the same direction and testing shows that the carpet was laid properly, then shading is the only explanation. Thus this carpet fits the definition given for shading and the CRI Claims Manual is clear that claim of this type will not be considered. CONCLUSION Based upon background information, observations, and field-testing done at the time of the inspection, it is the inspector’s professional opinion that side match is due to shading. Based upon the CRI CLAIM MANUAL, this is not considered a mill defect. |