by Jana L | Mar 1, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -F, Uncategorized
Used to level the height between a wood floor and another floor surface to transition from room to room.
by Jana L | Mar 1, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -F, Uncategorized
A type of installation that does not require the flooring to be attached to the subfloor.
by Jana L | Mar 1, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -F, Uncategorized
Refers to wood cut in long planks where the rings run parallel to the board. Also referred to as plain-sawn.
by Jana L | Mar 1, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -E, Uncategorized
An assembly made by bonding layers of veneer or lumber with an adhesive so that most adjacent layers have their grains going in perpendicular directions to increase dimensional stability.
by Jana L | Mar 1, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -F, Uncategorized
Refers to the wax based or urethane coating over hardwood flooring. It is designed to protect the surface of the floor from scuffs and wear. It also provides a decorative touch.
by Jana L | Mar 1, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -F, Uncategorized
Refers to a nailing technique that secures flooring to the sub-flooring by using nails perpendicular to the surface of the floor.
