by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
Refers to a cutting method used to create a solid hardwood veneer for the top layer of an engineered hardwood floor. It involves boiling the log for a certain amount of time at a certain temperature to prepare the wood. After the wood has been prepared, it is sliced...
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
The opposite of prefinished, unfinished hardwood is installed and then finished on site.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
A type of molding that is humidity resistant and ideal for high traffic areas in a home.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
A resin substance secreted by female lac bugs. Used to form a cocoon, the resin comes from India and Thailand. Processed as dry flakes, it can be added to denatured alcohol to create a liquid. This liquid is then used as a food glaze or floor finish. It’s a natural...
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
See “Gloss Level”.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -S, Uncategorized
The practice of adding another top coat of polyurethane to improve appearance of the floor, after abrading it slightly (using a mesh screen) so that the finish adheres better.
