[Doug Holloway]

Hi Guys

I'm pretty sure rippling is due to the water 'plasticising' the adhesive/base causing it too expand.

Plasticisationn occurs when a small molecule fills the spaces between large molecules causing them to be pushed apart.

The carpet returns to it's original condition once the carpets water levels have returned to normal.

Why are some carpets more prone to this ?


Well different adhesives/substates are used and even if the same adhesive is used then there will be variations , particularly if quality control is poor.

I have never know a rippler not to return to its original dimensions but it is not pleasant.

Cheers

Doug

[Andy Hogarth]

Gone as flat as a pancake and the customer is well happy. Cheers all

I was bricking them all night, Thought I'd defo be that 1 in a 100 where it doesn't go back 

Phew

Andy

[John Kelly]

Andy, good time to find yourself a good local carpet fitter. I mean good because there are some crap ones.
You could ask him to pass you work for commision but also call on him if needed.
Just think he's on his hands and knees all day in peoples houses. Who better to suggest their other carpets could be brought back to life with a clean.

[clinton]

Are you still working andy or have you gone full time mate?Did your leaflet drop work for you ..cheers clinton