Over time, you may notice that your carpet has become loose, causing slack to appear. While you might take this as a sign that you need a new carpet, a wrinkled carpet can often be fixed to look as good as it did before. Once you know the cause of the wrinkles, you can decide if the carpet should be readjusted or replaced.

Why You Have a Wrinkled Carpet

1. Poor Installation

If the carpet wasn’t installed by a professional, the material may not have been adequately stretched. This will cause the carpet to loosen over time and develop the slack that results in bumps and wrinkles. You can determine if your installer is stretching the carpet properly by observing the tools he uses. A pole or a power stretcher is needed because new carpets are designed to be stiffer and more durable. 

2. Improper Padding

In many cases, homeowners will opt for a lower quality of padding to save money on the installation. However, the carpet manufacturer recommends a specific thickness and padding quality for each style of carpet. A lower grade of padding will cause shifting and result in a wrinkled carpet.

3. Climate Changes 

While carpet stretching is important to guarantee a snug fit, the carpet should be exposed to the environment ahead of time. Let the carpet sit in the room for 24 hours before installation. This will give the carpet time to adjust to the temperature and humidity of the room. This way, the fibers will expand or contract prior to the installation instead of after.

4. Excessive Moisture

If your home floods, the carpet may retain water after the problem has been resolved. Also, using a carpet shampooer too frequently allows moisture to accumulate in the carpet fibers, causing the carpet to loosen and develop wrinkles over time.

Hiring a professional carpet care technician can help you avoid these situations and have your carpet looking newer for longer. Kelly Prater Carpet Repair-Installation in Lincoln, NE, offers repair services to customers in a 40-mile radius. Backed by 25 years of experience, he can fix your wrinkled carpet. To request service, visit the company website or call (402) 440-5848.