Building materials

Building materials

Any material used for or during the construction of buildings.

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caustic

Building materials; Wood flooring

Any strong alkaline material which has a corrosive effect on living tissue and soft metals.

catalyst

Building materials; Wood flooring

Found in many water-based wood finishes. A catalyst is added to some finishes to bind individual polymer chains to one another, thereby imparting a tougher film without the ...

burnishing

Building materials; Wood flooring

Similar to buffing except the machines used have speeds in excess of 2000 RPM and can be either electric or propane powered.

buildup

Building materials; Wood flooring

Refers to areas of a floor (edges if isle ways or rooms) where the finish does not wear down, but successive coats are applied. Often times these areas take on a darker ...

Bruce lock installation

Building materials; Wood flooring

Installation method for Bruce Laminate flooring which features a unique tongue-and-groove profile that allows for easy installation of boards by just locking edges into place and ...

below-grade

Building materials; Wood flooring

Pertaining to the location of a finished floor that is in direct contact with the ground or with less than 18 inches of well-ventilated space.

Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX)

Building materials; Wood flooring

It is the largest and most prestigious award for product design of furniture, fixtures and finishes marketed to designers. Armstrong vinyl sheet and laminate products are ADEX ...