{"id":2887,"date":"2016-12-19T15:52:45","date_gmt":"2016-12-19T15:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/?p=2887"},"modified":"2016-12-27T15:40:24","modified_gmt":"2016-12-27T15:40:24","slug":"carpet-matting-and-crushing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/carpet-matting-and-crushing\/","title":{"rendered":"Carpet Matting and Crushing Defined"},"content":{"rendered":"

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One of the most misunderstood carpeting conditions is carpet matting and crushing<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Most homeowners believe that matting and crushing is a sign of excessive wear. If you are experiencing carpet matting and crushing, you may be feeling this way as well.<\/p>\n

Before you begin to panic, let us explain what carpet matting and crushing is and how to handle it.<\/p>\n

What causes Carpet Matting and Crushing?<\/h2>\n

\"carpetFirst of all, you need to know what carpet matting and crushing look like before you can fix it.<\/p>\n

When the carpet fibers undergo a certain amount of pressure, like from a couch, some fibers may compress and flatten out. You’ll notice this problem is more popular with frieze and plush carpets.<\/p>\n

You may also begin to experience these issues if the padding that came with your carpet is the incorrect thickness. Excessive soiling and lack of routine maintenance is also a major culprit.<\/p>\n

Although matting and crushing tend to happen throughout the lifecycle of carpet, there is a way to limit it and keep your floors looking nice for a while.<\/p>\n

Here are a few ways you can remove carpet indentations <\/strong>matting and crushing causes:<\/p>\n