Wood flooring

Wood flooring

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

Industry: Building materials

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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 catalyst.

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 appearance.

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 requiring no glue. ...

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 award winners.