by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -R, Uncategorized
Some flooring is sold as random width, meaning the boards are not all the same width. Typically, the each box of random width flooring is comprised of boards of 3 or more different widths. This creates a more traditional looking floor. Historically, floors were laid...
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -R, Uncategorized
Some flooring is sold as random length, meaning that the boards are not all the same length. The shortest length and longest length are noted, and all other planks in the box are different lengths that fall between those two numbers. For example, a manufacturer may...
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -R, Uncategorized
A heating system installed below the flooring designed to improve energy efficiency in the home and keep the floors a comfortable temperature.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -Q, Uncategorized
Quarter-sawing means cutting a log radially (90-degree angle) to the growth rings to produce a “vertical” and uniform pattern grain. In quartersawn strips, the medullary rays or pith rays in ring-porous woods are exposed as flecks that are reflective and...
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -Q, Uncategorized
A type of trim used for vertical walls and the floor.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -P, Uncategorized
In hardwood flooring, a small round hole not more than 1/16″ (1.5626mm) in diameter, made by a small wood-boring insect.
