Wood flooring

Wood flooring

Of, or related to the laying of, a floor covering made from wood.

Industry: Building materials

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Subfloor

Building materials; Wood flooring

The structural layer intended to provide the home's floor support, which may receive floor coverings directly if the surface is appropriate, or indirectly via an underlayment if its surface is not ...

Surfactant

Building materials; Wood flooring

Surface active agent (surfactant) that contains a water hating (hydrophobic) portion and a water loving (hydrophilic) portion. Surfactants emulsify and suspend oils and dirt in solution to keep them ...

Strip

Building materials; Wood flooring

Board widths that are 3" in width or less.

Streaking

Building materials; Wood flooring

A dull, hazy appearance caused by finish applied too thinly or insufficient dry time between coats.

Standard engineered

Building materials; Wood flooring

The traditional construction for engineered hardwood boards and laminate products. These products require the pieces to be glued to each other prior to installing over the subfloor.

Stair nosing

Building materials; Wood flooring

A finishing piece applied to the forward edge of stairs, step-downs and landings, creating a rounded quality finish.

Species

Building materials; Wood flooring

The type of tree, such as oak, cherry or walnut. Different wood species have different hardness's that affect durability; graining, which affects the board's look; and indigenous color, which can be ...