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Building materials
Any material used for or during the construction of buildings.
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recoat
Building materials; Wood flooring
The process of applying multiple coats of floor finishes over one another to increase the appearance and protection of the flooring.
prefinished
Building materials; Wood flooring
Hardwood floors that are stained with color and sealed with a protective finish by the manufacturer prior to installation.
quarter-round molding
Building materials; Wood flooring
Detail piece that finishes the space where wood or laminate flooring meets the wall.
powdering
Building materials; Wood flooring
The disintegration of a finish that results in a fine powdery substance. Poor bonding (adhesion) of the finish to the substrate (floor) is a major cause. It can also occur during ...
pot life
Building materials; Wood flooring
When a catalyst is added to a water-based wood finish, there is a span of time when the product can be safely used. This time span is known as pot life. Although it will vary from ...
polyurethane
Building materials; Wood flooring
A type of finish used on hardwood to protect it from damage. Polyurethane finishes do not require waxing.
ply
Building materials; Wood flooring
Another word for a layer of wood, typically used to described engineered hardwood construction layers.
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- Brackets (31)
- Bricks (638)
- Cement (381)
- Concrete (2341)
- Finishing building materials (84)
- Lintel (25)
- Lumber (7432)
- Pipework and drainage (59)
- Sanitary ware (0)
- Stone (3339)
- Tiles (1692)
- Wire (328)
- Wood flooring (1493)