Glossary

When The Surface Of A Wood Plank Has Saw Marks Across The Face Of The Floorboard Perpendicular To The Lengths. This Look Is Replicated In Some Of Our Non-Wood Flooring To Replicate The Look And Feel Of Real Natural Wood.

The Flooring Surface Is Lightly Sculpted To Create A Softly Furrowed Surface.  The Effect Is Subtle And Understated But Lends A Lightly Distressed Character To The Floor And Creates Additional Surface Interest.

Flooring material with a core composition of polyvinyl chloride, calcium carbonate fillers, and stabilizers.  

The Top Layer Of Laminate Flooring Is Called The “Wear Layer.” This Is The Protective Coating That Keeps Your Floor Free Of Moisture And Stains. Unbiased, Third-Party Testers Perform Each Ac Rating Wear Test On This Layer And Classify Laminate Flooring Into One Of Five Categories, Ac1, Ac2, Ac3, Ac4 & Ac5. During The Test, They Use A Variety Of Techniques And Methods To Intentionally Wear Down The Protective Coating On The Wear Layer And See How Resistant And Durable Each Piece Of Flooring Is To Determine The Laminate Rating. The Higher The Rating, The More Durable The Wear Layer.

Textured surface in non-wood flooring for a realistic look and feel.

Complies with the following regulatory programs for formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products:  California’s CARB P2, the US federal TSCA Title VI, and Canada’s CANFER.

The California Section 01350 standard limits the emissions of many VOC's.  The green building program LEED utilizes it as their primary standard in their "Low Emitting Materials" credit category.

Strictly limiting VOC emissions, the GREENGUARD program goes beyond CA 01350 to create one of the strongest low emissions certifications available, incorporating and then surpassing CA 01350. Gold represents the highest achievable level and is recognized by LEED in their "Low Emitting Materials" credit category.

"Phthalate Free Inputs” represents our tight control over our inputs.  We are eliminating the risk of inadvertently adding phthalates or heavy metals that may be present in recycled content.

This Standard Provides A Framework By Which To Evaluate And Certify Sustainability Of Resilient Flooring Products Across Their Entire Product Life Cycle. Nsf/Ansi 332 Employs A Point System To Evaluate Resilient Flooring Against Established Prerequisite Requirements, Performance Criteria And Quantifiable Metrics In The Areas Of Product Design, Product Manufacturing, Long-Term Value, End-Of-Life Management, Corporate Governance And Innovation.

The Beveled Edge Is Created By Pressing Down The Decor Layer So That The Decor Layer And Structure Continues All The Way To The Deepest Point Of The Bevel

Deeply embossed and linear in appearance.

Lightly textured and without a noticeable pattern.

UL NSF/ANSI 332 Silver Certification is a standard recognized by LEED and other green building programs as providing a path to more sustainable vinyl flooring through environmental impact and performance requirements. 

Flat, low-sheen finish that gives the flooring a natural, raw appearance. It’s ideal for hiding scratches and dust, making it a low-maintenance choice with a modern, understated look.

A Synthetic Resin That Is Applied As A Liquid And ‘Cured’ To A Hardened State To Create A Protective Surface.

Boards are 5' (1500mm) or longer.

Gloss level of 8% or less.

Slight grooves or indentations at the plank edges.

Thin paint on beveled edges for a subtle shadow effect.

Planks fit flush together for a seamless transition.

Replicated look of saw marks on the surface to add realistic texture.

Pronounced chiselled surface treatment.

A Clear Finish That Protects The Product Surface From Damaging Uv Light Rays. This Premium Finish Guards Against Color Fading After Exposure Once Installed.

Coating designed for high durability and stain resistance.

Resistant to water damage if moisture is removed within 24 hours

The top layer that protects the design and colour layer from wear and tear.

Boards measuring between 6 1/2" (165mm) and 8 1/4" (210mm).

Natural markings in wood, replicated in non-wood flooring