ramrod wrote:
> Hi
>
> I bought a Lounge Carpet in Dec 08, had it fitted by their fitters.
> cost in all, just under £1000
>
> In March 08 I noticed, what looked like a stain near the window
> area.... called the carpet company .. the sent an independant (...??)
> person to look at the carpet.
>
> His report stated the stain was a cause of
> "photosynthesis" ...... ???? and said in was a natural occurrance.
>
> The carpet company say they do not have a case to answer.... ie stain
> by natural cause !
>
> Where do I stand ... and what can I say to them, to possibly make
> them have a change of mind..
>
> Look forward to some replies...
>
Possibly he meant "photo-degradation"?
".. it should also be remembered that carpets are subject to wear and
sunlight damage. The continuous combined action of wear and tear and
ultraviolet light on carpet (and upholstery) fibres removes dyes
resulting in colour loss, scores and scratches fibre surfaces and causes
loss of fibre content giving carpet (and upholstery) fabric surfaces
differences in appearances from area to area. The resulting apparent
discolouration is sometimes mistaken for soiling or staining and is
referred to as “apparent soiling”."
It used to be the bane of owners of old cottages with old glass in the
windows - the thickness variations produced light patterns on the carpet
that eventually ended up as patches of discolouration.
Is it possible that the "stains" are on parts of the carpet that catch
the full strength of the sun? If so, it could be just an unwise choice
of carpet for the location ..Did anyone advise you that it was
colour-fast in bright sunlight?
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Sue
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