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Flooring

Of or pertaining to the laying or building of floors.

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Direct pressure laminate (DPL)

Construction; Flooring

Direct pressure laminate is a method of fusing used to manufacture laminate flooring. The surface, inner layers and backing layer are fused in a single press operation.

Dimensional stability

Construction; Flooring

The ability to maintain the original intended dimensions when influenced by a foreign substance. Wood is not dimensionally stable with changes in moisture content below the fibre saturation point. ...

Eased edge

Construction; Flooring

The chamfered or bevelled edge of strip flooring, plank, block and parquet. See Eased Edge.

Damp mopping

Construction; Flooring

This procedure involves the removal of fine dust, grit and spills from the floor surface with a mop dampened with a neutral detergent solution. Performed daily, this procedure helps to control grit ...

Cross direction

Construction; Flooring

Laying of material perpendicular to the material below it.

Crazing

Construction; Flooring

The appearance of minute, interlacing cracks or cheques on the surface of a dried film of finishing material.

Cove

Construction; Flooring

A trim piece having one edge with a concave radius. A cove is used to form a junction between the bottom wall course and the floor.

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