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Wood flooring
Of, or related to the laying of, a floor covering made from wood.
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craters
Building materials; Wood flooring
Often mistaken for bubbles. Craters are caused by bubbles that pop but don't level. Silicone contamination from mop treatments also causes craters.
crazing
Building materials; Wood flooring
The appearance of very fine cracks on the surface of a dried finish film.
crowning
Building materials; Wood flooring
Caused by excessive moisture in wood floors. Crowning results in the center of the floor boards being higher than the edges.
cupping
Building materials; Wood flooring
The opposite of crowning. Also caused by excessive moisture in the wood. Cupping results in the center of the wood being lower than the edges.
curing
Building materials; Wood flooring
A term generally applied to the time a floor coating takes to completely dry and reach full hardness. All coatings have varying cure rates.
depth gloss
Building materials; Wood flooring
An optical phenomenon of relative gloss perceived when viewing reflective surfaces. This is a qualitative evaluation.
detergent
Building materials; Wood flooring
Cleaning solutions that consist of water and one or more of the following ingredients: Surfactants, builders, solvents, chelating agents and soap.
