by Jana L | Mar 1, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -D, Uncategorized
A type of sander used to smooth the surface of hardwood before finishing, known to leave chatter marks.
by Jana L | Mar 1, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -D, Uncategorized
Refers to the intentional scratching, scraping and/or gouging of a flooring surface to create an antique look. This is accomplished either through hand scraping or by machine. Floors that are distressed by hand will be unique – no two floors will be alike. Floors...
by Jana L | Mar 1, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -D, Uncategorized
The ability of the hardwood to retain its dimensions throughout its lifetime, avoiding warping, swelling and contracting in response to moisture and changes in temperature and humidity. High dimensional stability means the floor does not significantly warp, shrink or...
by Jana L | Mar 1, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -C, Uncategorized
Caused when wood strips or parquet slats absorb excess moisture and expand so much that the cells along the edges of adjoining pieces in the floor are crushed. This causes them to lose resiliency and creates cracks when the floor returns to its normal moisture...
by Jana L | Mar 1, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -C, Uncategorized
Visual changes in the color of the wood species caused by exposure to light, deprivation of light and air, or some chemical reaction.
by Jana L | Mar 1, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -C, Uncategorized
When using hardwoods, portions of a board or plank having the quality required by a specific grade or for a particular use.
