by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -R, Uncategorized
Refers to a cutting method used to create a solid hardwood veneer for the top layer of an engineered hardwood floor. It involves boiling the log for a certain amount of time at a certain temperature to prepare the wood. After the wood has been prepared, it is scraped...
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -R, Uncategorized
A method of cutting a log into boards that ensures each board has the same relation to the log, providing the same grain pattern. This is the most stable lumber. Also known as bastard sawn.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -R, Uncategorized
Allows an insight as to how the wood flooring will resist staining when subjected to a number of potential staining agents.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -R, Uncategorized
Replacing sections of hardwood with new material to avoid having to sand and refinish the entire floor.
by Jana L | Mar 3, 2022 | Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Terms -R, Uncategorized
Refers to the practice of sanding down a wood floor and finishing it again, to reduce the appearance of damage, wear, and tear. A solid wood floor can be sanded and refinished many times. However, an engineered wood floor can only be sanded and refinished if the...
