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Wood flooring
Of, or related to the laying of, a floor covering made from wood.
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Polyurethane
Building materials; Wood flooring
A type of finish used on hardwood to protect it from damage. Polyurethane finishes do not require waxing.
Ply
Building materials; Wood flooring
Another word for a layer of wood, typically used to described engineered hardwood construction layers.
Polymer
Building materials; Wood flooring
A very large molecule that is made of smaller units called monomers. In acrylic floor finishes, it is an acrylic or acrylic/styrene polymer that eventually forms the film.
Plasticizer
Building materials; Wood flooring
Special solvents that help in the good film formation of a floor finish. These solvents stay in the film when the finish is completely dried which allows the film and remain flexible.
Pinholes
Building materials; Wood flooring
Small pock marks, usually spread evenly across a floor. Dust specs are a major cause, along with improper dry time between coats.
PH
Building materials; Wood flooring
The measure of hydroxyl (OH-) or hydrogen (H+) ions in a solution. Acids contain varying levels of hydrogen ions, bases contain hydroxyl ions. A pH of 7 is neutral, but for cleaning purposes, a pH of ...
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