Other Skilled Trades Floor Covering Installation

Question 1

What adhesive is commonly used for vinyl plank flooring installation?

Accepted Answer

Pressure-sensitive adhesive

Answer

Epoxy

Answer

Contact cement

Answer

Latex adhesive

Question 2

What is the recommended acclimation time for hardwood flooring before installation?

Accepted Answer

3–5 days

Answer

1–2 hours

Answer

2 weeks

Answer

1 month

Question 3

What tool is designed specifically for cutting carpet in a straight line?

Accepted Answer

Row-running knife

Answer

Utility knife

Answer

Knee kicker

Answer

Power stretcher

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a knee kicker in carpet installation?

Accepted Answer

To stretch carpet onto tack strips

Answer

To cut carpet

Answer

To apply adhesive

Answer

To seam carpet sections

Question 5

What is typically required before installing ceramic tile over a wood subfloor?

Accepted Answer

Cement board

Answer

Primer coat

Answer

Laminate underlayment

Answer

Moisture-blocking paint

Question 6

What is the purpose of expansion gaps in hardwood floor installation?

Accepted Answer

To allow for wood movement with humidity changes

Answer

Aesthetic appeal

Answer

For air circulation under the floor

Answer

For drainage in wet areas