Glossary

Glossary

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Cross Sawn

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.

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Antiqued

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.

Vinyl
Vinyl/Glass Fiber Layer
High Density Fiberboard (HDF)
Stone Plastic Composite (SPC)
Waterproof Plastic Composite (WPC)

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

Wood Composite Core (WCC)
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Abrasion Class (Surge & Laminate)

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.

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Embossed In Registered (EIR)
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Hand Scraped
Water Resistant
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Textured Grain

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

TSCA Title VI Compliant

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.

CA Section 01350 Compliant

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.

GREENGUARD Gold Certified

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.

PFI (Phthalate-Free Input)

"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.

Il Nsf/Ansi 332 Silver Certification (LV)

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.

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Pressed Bevel

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

Striations

Deeply embossed and linear in appearance.

Sand

Lightly textured and without a noticeable pattern.

UL NSF/ANSI 332 Silver Certification

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. 

Ultra Matte

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.

Crystal Clear Top Coat
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Brushed
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Distressed
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Herringbone
High Performance Polyurethane
High Performance Polyurethane With Aluminum Oxide

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

Long Boards

Boards are 5' (1500mm) or longer.

Low Gloss

Gloss level of 8% or less.

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Micro-Bevel

Slight grooves or indentations at the plank edges.

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Painted Bevel

Thin paint on beveled edges for a subtle shadow effect.

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Square-Edge

Planks fit flush together for a seamless transition.

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Sawmark

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

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Sculpted

Pronounced chiselled surface treatment.

Extra Wide Plank
Fade Resistant UV Top Coat

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

Superior Stain & Abrasion Resistance

Coating designed for high durability and stain resistance.

Easy Reuse
Design Flexibility
Heavy Duty Commercial Use
True2life Visuals
Accufit Edges
Waterproof

Resistant to water damage if moisture is removed within 24 hours

Wear Layer

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

Wide Plank

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

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Wood Tick

Natural markings in wood, replicated in non-wood flooring

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