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Wood flooring

Of, or related to the laying of, a floor covering made from wood.

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wood stain

Building materials; Wood flooring

A type of paint that is very "thin," or low in viscosity, and formulated so that the pigment penetrates the surface rather than remaining in a film on top of the surface. Stain is predominantly ...

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Building materials; Wood flooring

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization. They test Essential floor care products as to their slip resistance.

t-molding

Building materials; Wood flooring

Molding piece that finishes the space between two areas of wood or laminate flooring. For laminate, it also fills the gap at doorways.

total solids

Building materials; Wood flooring

All materials in a cleaner or finish that remain after all water and solvents have been removed.

transition strips

Building materials; Wood flooring

Installation accessory that bridges two floors of different heights to equalize the height differential. Transition strips are functional and decorative.

ultraviolet light

Building materials; Wood flooring

Ultraviolet (UV) light is part of the light spectrum. UV light wavelengths cannot be seen by the human eye.

underlayment

Building materials; Wood flooring

Layer of material usually installed on or over a subfloor that provides a surface suitable to receive a new floor covering.

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