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A special type of polyurethane that is cured by subjecting it to a specific dosage of radiation in the form of ultraviolet light. See Polyurethane and Ultraviolet.
Industry:Construction
A synthetic chemical structure formed by one of three specific chemical reactions. See Polyurethane.
Industry:Construction
A product that must have stain and/or a finish applied after installation.
Industry:Construction
A material placed under resilient flooring to provide a suitable installation surface.
Industry:Construction
A procedure that removes the appropriate amount of trim around doors and passage ways whereby allowing the floating floor to pass freely underneath.
Industry:Construction
Light rays that are outside the visible spectrum at its violet end. These rays have a chemical effect upon the dried film of finishing materials. Ultraviolet light is commonly used in curing finishes at the factory for prefinished flooring. Ultraviolet light also causes woods to lighten or darken. See Color Change.
Industry:Construction
Usually a single-disc buffer that operates in the 1100 to 2000 plus rpm range. It allows for quick buffing and burnishing, thus reducing labor costs. It should be operated only by properly trained maintenance personnel. It is to be used only on pre-cleaned floors with enough polish (three to five coats) to prevent the pad or brush from coming in contact with the actual flooring surface.
Industry:Construction
When incomplete bonding causes releasing from the substrate and long areas of the flooring form tunnel-like deformities, usually over underlayment joints. Tunnels are normally caused by movement of the underlayment joints from moisture growth and are sometimes combined with product growth.
Industry:Construction
Trisodium Phosphate commonly used to remove surface contaminates from flooring.
Industry:Construction
