by Jana L | Mar 2, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -I, Uncategorized
Technique involving laying multiple pieces down to create a pattern inside the hardwood. For example, a border or a mosaic.
by Jana L | Mar 2, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -I, Uncategorized
See Radiant Heating.
by Jana L | Mar 2, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -I, Uncategorized
Refers to the likelihood that the flooring will not burn.
by Jana L | Mar 2, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -I, Uncategorized
The ability of a flooring material to resist fracture or damage from a falling object is termed as its impact resistance. A floor with a high impact resistance will continue to look good even if things are regularly dropped on it or dragged across it.
by Jana L | Mar 2, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -H, Uncategorized
A substance that can absorb and retain moisture, or lose or throw off moisture. Wood and wood products are hygroscopic. They expand with absorption of moisture and their dimensions become smaller when moisture is lost or thrown off.
by Jana L | Mar 2, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -H, Uncategorized
The tendency of wood to absorb and expel moisture as humidity levels change.
