Archive for the 'Flooring installation terms' Category
Chalk Lines are tools used to mark very long straight lines on flat surfaces and are instrumental in marking measurements in flooring.
Flooring Cleats are “T” or “L” shaped nails made specifically to attach wood flooring to the sub floor.
Underlayment acts as padding to carpets and hardwood flooring. It absorbs a lot of the imperfections found in sub floors to provide the flooring with a better base, while also giving it protection and some sound proofing.
Floating Installation is when a floor is installed that doesn’t have to be nailed or glued to the sub floor.
Tongue & Grove is a design used commonly in the flooring industry to interlock multiple pieces of flooring.
Flooring Nailers are nail guns specialized for the installation of hardwood flooring. There are pneumatic and manual types available. Pneumatic flooring nailers are considerably easier to use and require a direct connection to compressed air in order to fire.
