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Wood flooring
Of, or related to the laying of, a floor covering made from wood.
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synergistic
Building materials; Wood flooring
When in a solution, the effects of the combined individual ingredients are greater than if they were by themselves.
structural integrity
Building materials; Wood flooring
A term often used in a guarantee or warranty to assure the floor’s composition/construction will remain intact.
styrene
Building materials; Wood flooring
A low-cost polymer that is dispersed with acrylics and is used in many coatings. Styrene offers good detergent resistance, low soil pick-up and low water absorption.
subfloor
Building materials; Wood flooring
The structural layer intended to provide the home's floor support, which may receive floor coverings directly if the surface is appropriate, or indirectly via an underlayment if its surface is not ...
surfactant
Building materials; Wood flooring
Surface active agent (surfactant) that contains a water hating (hydrophobic) portion and a water loving (hydrophilic) portion. Surfactants emulsify and suspend oils and dirt in solution to keep them ...
streaking
Building materials; Wood flooring
A dull, hazy appearance caused by finish applied too thinly or insufficient dry time between coats.