Yarn is tufted through the primary backing to create the carpet surface. An adhesive coating helps secure the tufts, and a secondary backing is commonly laminated to the back. The secondary layer can improve dimensional stability, stretching performance, and handling during installation. Backing materials and construction differ by manufacturer. Some specialized carpets use attached cushion, moisture barriers, or modular backing systems.
Key considerations
- primary vs secondary carpet backing
- carpet backing layers
- how carpet is made
- primary carpet backing
- secondary backing
- carpet construction