Floor Covering Installation Flashcards
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What does VOC stand for in flooring adhesives?
Answer: Volatile Organic Compound
VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compound, chemicals that evaporate at room temperature and can negatively affect indoor air quality.
What is the purpose of a power stretcher in carpet installation?
Answer: To stretch carpet across large rooms
A power stretcher stretches carpet across large rooms, ensuring a tight, wrinkle-free installation beyond what a knee kicker can achieve.
Which of the following can be used as underlayment beneath laminate flooring?
Answer: All of the above
Foam, cork, and felt can all serve as underlayment beneath laminate flooring, each providing cushioning and moisture protection.
What does a floating floor installation method mean?
Answer: The floor is not attached to the subfloor
A floating floor is not fastened to the subfloor but instead locks or glues together at the edges, allowing the assembly to expand and contract freely.
What is the maximum allowable subfloor variation for luxury vinyl tile (LVT) installation?
Answer: 3/16 inch per 10 feet
LVT requires a subfloor flatness tolerance of no more than 3/16 inch per 10 feet to prevent irregularities from telegraphing through.
What is telegraphing in floor covering?
Answer: Subfloor imperfections showing through the finished floor
Telegraphing occurs when subfloor imperfections or irregularities are visible through the surface of the finished floor covering.