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Flooring

Of or pertaining to the laying or building of floors.

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Flooring

Cove base

Construction; Flooring

Usually made of vinyl or rubber in a variety of sizes and shapes, cove base is designed to give a finished appearance between the floor and the wall. The base meets requirements of ASTM F 1861, ...

Compressive strength

Construction; Flooring

The ability of a material, such as concrete, to withstand loads. Compressive strength is measured in pounds per square inch (PSI). If the compressive strength is 3500 psi, it means the subject ...

Compression set

Construction; Flooring

A.) A phenomenon occurring in wood when wood tries to expand, due to moisture gain, but cannot because of some restraining force. When the same wood loses the moisture, it will shrink the same amount ...

Commercial flooring

Construction; Flooring

Floors designed for installation in commercial settings such as schools, hospitals, public buildings and institutions. Also referred to as contract flooring.

Combustible

Construction; Flooring

Having a flash point of 80-150 degrees F.

Combination base and shoe

Construction; Flooring

A dual purpose moulding that is 2" high and extends out from the wall 3/4" at the toe and is 78" long. Prefinished or unfinished available.

Column

Construction; Flooring

A vertical wood, steel, stone or concrete shaft, pillar or support, free-standing, supporting the portion of the structure above it.

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