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Wood flooring
Of, or related to the laying of, a floor covering made from wood.
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Sand screening
Building materials; Wood flooring
The use of a buffer or swing machine with a sanding screen to sand a bare wood floor as a final step before sealing. It is also used to deep clean and roughen a floor when recoating with certain ...
Reducer strip
Building materials; Wood flooring
Moulding that finishes the space between wood or laminate flooring and other flooring surfaces, like vinyl or carpet.
Recoat
Building materials; Wood flooring
The process of applying multiple coats of floor finishes over one another to increase the appearance and protection of the flooring.
Prefinished
Building materials; Wood flooring
Hardwood floors that are stained with colour and sealed with a protective finish by the manufacturer prior to installation.
Quarter-round moulding
Building materials; Wood flooring
Detail piece that finishes the space where wood or laminate flooring meets the wall.
Powdering
Building materials; Wood flooring
The disintegration of a finish that results in a fine powdery substance. Poor bonding (adhesion) of the finish to the substrate (floor) is a major cause. It can also occur during burnishing when a ...
Pot life
Building materials; Wood flooring
When a catalyst is added to a water-based wood finish, there is a span of time when the product can be safely used. This time span is known as pot life. Although it will vary from product to product, ...
