Why is specifying carpet backing important?
Just as steel girders are the foundation of a building, backing is the foundation of carpet and can protect its beauty and overall functionality for years. How do I specify a carpet backing? When working with a carpet manufacturing representative, always ask what backing options are available. Many manufacturers offer a variety of backings. If you ask, they should be able to show you their entire selection. What is the difference between standard and high-performance carpet backing? Standard backings are economical and perform adequately in low- to medium-traffic areas. They typically have higher filler loadings, which can affect performance in high traffic and can break down over time under the wet cleaning process. High-performance backings are an upgrade and can endure high traffic. They have different characteristics that are specified based on end-use requirements such as performance, high comfort, noise reduction, rolling traffic, moisture barrier, and recycled content. Polyureth
