Flooring

Flooring

Of or pertaining to the laying or building of floors.

Industry: Construction

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Quartersawn

Construction; Flooring

The annual growth rings of wood form an angle of 45 degrees to 90 degrees with the surface of the piece. In quartersawn strips, the medullary rays or pith rays in ring porous woods are exposed as ...

Quartersawn wood

Construction; Flooring

Wood that has been sawed from a hardwood log in such a manner so the growth rings form an angle from 45° to 90° with the surface.

Pre-consumer recycled material

Construction; Flooring

Manufacturing waste material, otherwise destined for a landfill, that has been reclaimed and used in a different product's manufacturing process. Also called post-industrial recycled material.

Powdering

Construction; Flooring

Partial or total disintegration of the polish film, resulting in a fine, light-colored material.

Pot life

Construction; Flooring

The amount of time an adhesive remains useable in the container once it has been mixed or opened. Normally used in reference to products which are mixed together such as epoxy adhesives or ...

Portland cement

Construction; Flooring

A finely pulverised material used in the making of concrete. When mixed with water, it causes hydration to occur. Named for its colour - like the Isle of Port off the English coast.