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Glossaries

Travertine Tile Glossary

August 5, 2010

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V A top Abrasion Resistance The resistance of a flooring surface to being worn when exposed to repeated contact of an abrasive material or consistent friction of less abrasive materials. Abrasive Finish A surface [...]

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Hardwood Flooring Glossary

March 30, 2010

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W A top Above Grade Refers to flooring installed above ground level, with a minimum of 18 inches of well-ventilated space available. Abrasion Refers to the act of wearing away at a hardwood [...]

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Bamboo Glossary

March 29, 2010

A B C D E F G H I K M R S T U V W A top “A” Grade Bamboo is bamboo that has been allowed to fully mature before being harvested. The maturing process takes anywhere from five to seven years, but allows the harvested bamboo to achieve consistent coloring, and helps [...]

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Laminate Flooring Glossary

March 29, 2010

A  B  C  D  E  F  H  I  L  M  O  P  R  S  T  W  A top AC Rating/Abrasion figure/Abrasion classification The abrasion figure is the figure which describes the abrasion of laminated flooring. The so-called Taber-test produces these figures, which are attached to abrasion classifications according to the new Euro-standard EN 13329. This [...]

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