Laminate, hardwood, vinyl plank, tile, grout, thinset, and underlayment.
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- What is laminate flooring composed of?
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Compressed wood fibers or wood-like particles bonded with resin in multiple layers
- Does laminate flooring require underlayment underneath it?
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Yes, to prevent moisture damage and provide cushioning
- Can laminate be installed directly over concrete?
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Only if the concrete is dry and treated with a moisture barrier first
- What is the main drawback of laminate flooring?
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It cannot be refinished or sanded like solid hardwood
- What type of saw blade should you use to cut laminate?
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A fine-toothed blade, cutting face-up to minimize chipping
- High humidity and water exposure pose the greatest risk to laminate flooring.
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True
- What are the two main categories of hardwood flooring?
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Solid hardwood and engineered hardwood
- How thick is typical solid hardwood flooring?
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Usually 3/4 inch thick
- Can solid hardwood flooring be refinished multiple times?
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Yes, it can be refinished many times throughout its lifetime
- What is acclimation in hardwood flooring installation?
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Allowing wood to adjust to the room's temperature and humidity before installation
- Cupping in hardwood floors occurs because of what?
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Moisture absorbed from below through the subfloor
- Which side of hardwood flooring should face upward?
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The finished side that was meant to be visible
- What does LVP stand for?
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Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Is vinyl plank flooring completely waterproof?
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Yes, vinyl plank is fully waterproof
- What is the core material in most modern vinyl planks?
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Rigid composite or SPC (stone plastic composite)