Dual bond carpet is generally used in high traffic areas, particularly in commercial and public buildings such as offices, restaurants and schools.

The floor covering has the advantage of a cushion underlay for extra comfort and durability, without the potential problems of wrinkling or buckling that can occur in conventionally laid 'stretched-in' carpet.

When stretched-in carpet wrinkles over time due to heavy traffic or abuse, it needs to be re-stretched and re-secured.

Dual-bonded carpet can't move in relation to the underlay or the subfloor, because both layers are bonded.

This makes it suitable for wheeled traffic and other punishing end uses, such as areas where furniture is regularly moved or dragged over the floor covering.

Although direct stick carpet also has the advantage of being wrinkle-free, the performance of dual bond carpet is greatly improved by the use of a cushion underlay.

As we discussed earlier, the underlay significantly increases the carpet's resistance to wear and tear.

The main drawback to using dual bond carpet is the work and expense involved in applying the adhesive twice over.

It also requires a lot of care during installation, because poorly applied adhesive can separate over time and causes ripples or buckles on the surface.