by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
Also known as “slip tongues” these are used to reverse or change the direction when installing tongue and groove hardwood flooring.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
Refers to the type of wood, or the kind of tree it was harvested from. Many species are available such as oak, pine, cherry, and hazelnut.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
A knot with an exposed section which appears elongated, as a result of a cut parallel to its long axis.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
Uses an oil chemical base rather than water in the floor finish.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
Solid wood is a type of hardwood flooring made from whole pieces of wood from a hardwood species, unlike engineered hardwoods which use other materials to form the planks. such as oak. It is one of the most durable types of flooring, but also tends to be among the...
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
A knot in the wood that is not over 1/2″ in diameter.
