Gel backed carpet

Discussion in 'Carpet / Textile' started by Nickyt, Nov 24, 2021.

  1. Nickyt

    Nickyt Member

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    Hello all,
    Have any of you ever heard of gel backed carpet shrinking? I fitted the carpet in March and got a call from the landlord today saying that the carpet has shrunk. When I left the property it was looking really good.
    I've never seen the like before.
     
  2. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    Did you stick it down


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  3. Nickyt

    Nickyt Member

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    Yes it went down on tackifier.
     
  4. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    Has it been washed or installed over a new screed? Ufh?


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  5. Nickyt

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    Over safety flooring which was well fitted. Customers didn't want to spend a fortune taking the old floors up and Re screeding. No cleaning has been done as the building has been vacant since the job was done!
     
  6. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Answered you own question there......o_O
     
  7. Nickyt

    Nickyt Member

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    Can't see how it would shrink spacey
    What would the reaction be?
     
  8. Rugmunching

    Rugmunching Well-Known Member

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    Hahahaha
    Someone please ban this fool
     
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  9. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Gone ;)
     
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