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Wood flooring
Of, or related to the laying of, a floor covering made from wood.
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Cupping
Building materials; Wood flooring
The opposite of crowning. Also caused by excessive moisture in the wood. Cupping results in the centre of the wood being lower than the edges.
Curing
Building materials; Wood flooring
A term generally applied to the time a floor coating takes to completely dry and reach full hardness. All coatings have varying cure rates.
Depth gloss
Building materials; Wood flooring
An optical phenomenon of relative gloss perceived when viewing reflective surfaces. This is a qualitative evaluation.
Detergent
Building materials; Wood flooring
Cleaning solutions that consist of water and one or more of the following ingredients: Surfactants, builders, solvents, chelating agents and soap.
Dimensional stability
Building materials; Wood flooring
The ability of flooring to retain its original dimensions during the service life of the product.
Blushing
Building materials; Wood flooring
The formation of a white or greyish cast in a finish during drying. Most often caused by one or more of the following: excessive humidity, improper dry time, overly heavy coats or more coats than ...
Chemical resistance
Building materials; Wood flooring
The property of a floor finish that allows it to be unaffected by chemicals that are spilled onto it.
