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Wood flooring

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

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Cohesion

Building materials; Wood flooring

The attraction of a coating to itself. Also referred to as the "inward force" of a coating.

Combination base

Building materials; Wood flooring

A finishing moulding piece used along the outer most edges of the floor where it meets the wall.

Compatible

Building materials; Wood flooring

Capable of being used together in a product and having no undesirable effects.

Coverage

Building materials; Wood flooring

Measured in square feet per gallon (or square metres per liter), it is a measurement of how much area a gallon of product will cover.

Craters

Building materials; Wood flooring

Often mistaken for bubbles. Craters are caused by bubbles that pop but don't level. Silicone contamination from mop treatments also causes craters.

Crazing

Building materials; Wood flooring

The appearance of very fine cracks on the surface of a dried finish film.

Crowning

Building materials; Wood flooring

Caused by excessive moisture in wood floors. Crowning results in the centre of the floor boards being higher than the edges.

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