by Jana L | Feb 25, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -B, Uncategorized
Refers to the process of forcing nails into the grooves of tongue and groove flooring planks. The nail is put in at a 45 degree angle and made flush by using an electric flooring hammer because most types of wood flooring, including bamboo, are too hard to be nailed...
by Jana L | Feb 25, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -B, Uncategorized
is a type of molding used to transition from a hardwood floor to a carpeted room.
by Jana L | Feb 25, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -B, Uncategorized
Refers to a type of edge available in hardwood flooring. With a distinct and deep “v” shaped groove, the beveled edge hardwood is commonly used in informal settings. Also used where subflooring imperfections exist, as it helps to conceal them as well as slight...
by Jana L | Feb 25, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -B, Uncategorized
Refers to flooring installed in below ground areas such as the basement of a home. Solid hardwood cannot be installed below grade, whereas engineered hardwood can be installed below grade.
by Jana L | Feb 25, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -B, Uncategorized
See “Rift Sawn”.
by Jana L | Feb 25, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -B, Uncategorized
Refers to a type of molding designed to attach to base molding to cover any expansion space.
