by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -V, Uncategorized
A thin layer of real, solid hardwood glued to the top of a core board to create an engineered wood floor. Veneers can vary in thickness from 0.6mm to 6mm. Veneer thickness dictates how many times an engineered wood floor can be sanded and refinished. If the veneer...
by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -V, Uncategorized
A finish containing oils with a slow curing time that can be decreased by heat.
by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -V, Uncategorized
A type of underlayment that protects the flooring from moisture coming from the subfloor (e.g. a concrete subfloor).
by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -U, Uncategorized
Factory wood finishes that are cured with Ultra Violet lights rather than heat.
by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -U, Uncategorized
A chemical solvent used to seal and finish wood floors.
by Jana L | Mar 4, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -U, Uncategorized
A transition used to join hardwood to carpet.
