Floor Emissions (CARB/TSCA)

Related terms

• Floor Flatness

  Tolerance of the substrate's deviation over a span. Large-format tile and rigid plank demand a flatter floor than older finishes did.

• Floating Floor

  Planks that lock to each other but not to the subfloor, resting on underlayment. Standard for laminate and most rigid vinyl; fast and for…

• Gapping

  Seasonal spaces opening between boards when wood loses moisture in dry months. Some movement is normal; excessive gapping signals humidit…

• Face Weight

  Ounces of pile fiber per square yard — a rough density/quality indicator when comparing similar carpet constructions.

• Glue-Down

  Bonding flooring directly to the substrate with adhesive — used for engineered wood and tile over concrete where nailing isn't possible.

• Expansion Gap

  The deliberate space left at walls and fixed objects so wood/laminate/vinyl can expand and contract without buckling. Hidden by baseboard…

• Grade (Wood Flooring)

  NWFA appearance classifications (Clear, Select, #1/#2 Common) based on color variation, knots, and character — a look-and-cost choice, no…

• Epoxy Floor

  A seamless resinous coating over concrete, common in garages and basements for chemical and abrasion resistance.