- Industry: Construction
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When installing sheet flooring, this is the amount of time allowable from the laying in of the flooring until all cutting and fitting must be completed. When installing tile, this is the amount of time from the point when the adhesive is dry to the touch until the tile will no longer bond. Temperature, humidity and porosity of the subfloor affect working time.
Industry:Construction
This large family of finishes has a common trait of having the solids suspended in water which is used as the solvent. A clear, color free finish available as a one part, cross-linked or as a two-part. Products using a cross-linker (catalyst) may have enhanced stain and abrasion resistance. Easy to apply with low odor and good stain resistance, but may raise grain during first and second coat. Fast drying and easy to recoat.
Industry:Construction
A method for imparting an artificial texture or distressed appearance to the surface of hardwood flooring.
Industry:Construction
Those stains, usually pigmented, that are applied and then wiped with a cloth to remove excess.
Industry:Construction
A cleaning agent that does not contain water, for cleaning Armstrong flooring surfaces and removing flooring adhesive from tools. Applied with a rag or sponge mop.
Industry:Construction
Deterioration caused from use. A diminishing from the accumulation of abrasion, gouging, scratching, and scuffing of the thickness of the flooring.
Industry:Construction
The portion of a resilient floor covering that contains or protects the pattern and design exclusive of temporary finishes or maintenance coatings.
Industry:Construction
A temporary protective coating similar to polish but softer in composition. Must be buffed to achieve maximum gloss.
Industry:Construction
This large family of finishes has a common trait of having the solids suspended in water which is used as the solvent. A clear, color free finish available as a one part, cross-linked or as a two-part. Products using a cross-linker (catalyst) may have enhanced stain and abrasion resistance. Easy to apply with low odor and good stain resistance, but may raise grain during first and second coat. Fast drying and easy to recoat.
Industry:Construction
Generally, one of the botanical groups of deciduous trees that have broad leaves, in contrast to the conifers or softwoods. The term has no reference to the actual hardness of the wood.
Industry:Construction
