Wood flooring

Wood flooring

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

Industry: Building materials

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Expansion voids

Building materials; Wood flooring

Expansion voids are areas in a maple sports flooring system where no flooring or sub-flooring components are installed, specifically to provide space for system movement.

A term describing hardwood construction. Engineered hardwood boards are manufactured from multiple layers, or plies, of solid wood assembled in a cross-ply construction. The top layer is the species ...

Expansion spacing

Building materials; Wood flooring

Often called "washer rows". Since wood expands and contracts depending on moisture content and humidity, these spaces provide an area for the wood to "move" within. Generally, a washer row is placed ...

Finish

Building materials; Wood flooring

The surface coating on pre-finished flooring. Usually either urethane or wax finish. A coating that protects a floor from wear and enhances its appearance.

Dirt retention

Building materials; Wood flooring

A finish has high dirt retention when soil from foot traffic becomes embedded into the finish easily and quickly.

Distressed visual

Building materials; Wood flooring

A design term that describes an aged, timeworn look.

Do it yourself (DIY)

Building materials; Wood flooring

DIY is an acronym for "do it yourself"," referring to projects that can be installed without a professional. DIY levels are typically described as easy, to difficult, requiring varying ranges of ...