Reclaimed Wood

Related terms

• Reducer

  A transition piece that ramps from a higher floor to a lower adjacent one (e.g., wood to vinyl).

• Quarter Sawn

  Lumber cut radially for a straight, tight grain and ray fleck, more dimensionally stable and premium-priced than plain-sawn.

• Rift Sawn

  Lumber cut at an angle for the straightest, most uniform grain and the greatest stability; the costliest and most wasteful cut.

• Prefinished

  Wood flooring sanded and finished at the factory under controlled conditions. Faster install, durable finish, no on-site dust; bevels sho…

• Rubber Flooring

  A resilient, slip- and impact-resistant floor used in gyms, play, and utility areas; available in tiles or rolls.

• Porcelain Tile

  A denser, less porous, harder-fired tile rated for heavy traffic and wet areas. Through-body porcelain hides chips; the durable flooring-…

• Sand and Refinish

  Sanding a solid or thick-engineered wood floor to bare wood and re-staining/finishing. Restores worn floors and allows a full color change.

• Polyurethane Finish

  A durable clear topcoat for wood floors — oil-based (amber, slow-cure) or water-based (clear, fast-cure, low-odor). The wear surface of a…