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quicksand
Construction; Flooring
A bed of loose sand that is mixed with water. This mixture forms a soft, shifting mass that swallows objects resting on its surface.
mitered corners
Construction; Flooring
Usually, a 45 degree angle cut in the laminate to create custom borders and insets. These cuts require that a new groove be cut and a spline inserted prior to final installation.
mixed media
Construction; Flooring
A wood floor that is predominately of wood, but also incorporates other materials, such as slate, stone, ceramic, marble or metal.
mineral streak
Construction; Flooring
a.) A general term used to describe discoloring in hardwoods. The discoloring ranges from greenish brown to black and has a high mineral content; also called mineral stain. b.) ...
milky
Construction; Flooring
Having the appearance of milk or showing some whiteness, as when water is mixed with varnish or when a dried transparent film starts to turn white from moisture.
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