Other Skilled Trades Floor Covering Installation 2

Question 1

What does VOC stand for in flooring adhesives?

Accepted Answer

Volatile Organic Compound

Answer

Vinyl Over Concrete

Answer

Variable Open Channel

Answer

Vented Organic Chemical

Question 2

What is the purpose of a power stretcher in carpet installation?

Accepted Answer

To stretch carpet across large rooms

Answer

To cut carpet

Answer

To apply adhesive

Answer

To install tack strips

Question 3

Which of the following can be used as underlayment beneath laminate flooring?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Felt

Answer

Cork

Answer

Foam

Question 4

What does a floating floor installation method mean?

Accepted Answer

The floor is not attached to the subfloor

Answer

The floor is suspended above the ground

Answer

The floor is installed over water

Answer

The floor has air gaps for ventilation

Question 5

What is the maximum allowable subfloor variation for luxury vinyl tile (LVT) installation?

Accepted Answer

3/16 inch per 10 feet

Answer

1/4 inch per 10 feet

Answer

1/2 inch per 10 feet

Answer

1 inch per 10 feet

Question 6

What is telegraphing in floor covering?

Accepted Answer

Subfloor imperfections showing through the finished floor

Answer

Electronic communication on site

Answer

A measurement technique for long runs

Answer

A method of spreading adhesive