Parquet

Related terms

• PEI Rating

  A wear scale (Class 1–5) for glazed tile indicating suitable traffic level. Floors need at least Class 3; high-traffic entries Class 4–5.

• Natural Stone Tile

  Travertine, slate, marble, or granite floor tile — durable and unique but porous, requiring sealing and species-specific care.

• Penetrating Oil Finish

  A hardwax or natural-oil finish that soaks into the wood for a matte natural look and spot-repairability, at the cost of more upkeep.

• Nail-Down

  Fastening solid (or thick engineered) wood through tongue into a wood subfloor with flooring cleats or staples — the traditional wood ins…

• Plain / Flat Sawn

  The most common, economical lumber cut, showing cathedral grain. More seasonal movement than quarter- or rift-sawn.

• Moisture Test

  Measuring slab or subfloor moisture (calcium-chloride or RH probe) before installing wood or resilient floors. Skipping it is a leading c…

• Polished Concrete

  A ground and densified concrete slab finished as the final floor. Durable and low-maintenance; relies on slab condition and may telegraph…

• Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)

  The tile-format version of luxury vinyl, often mimicking stone or ceramic, frequently grouted for a tile look without the cold or cracking.