Flooring Key Terms

Learn about flooring terminology basics

Flooring terminology is pertinent to people at many stages of the flooring world. From those who harvest or create the materials to make the flooring materials all the way to the consumer, each person in between should be familiar with the words, definitions and phrases that impact this industry. Manufacturers should know the lexicon of the products they are working with, as should distributors, store owners and sales representatives of the flooring companies.

Knowing flooring key terms will help better acquaint you to the industry as well help you keep up with conversations with colleagues, customers or other business associates. These words can include processes done to flooring materials as well as the flooring types themselves. Whatever the word, increasing your level of familiarization will assist you in your next flooring business situation.

 

Binding

Binding is when you sew a strip of edging over carpet to protect it against unraveling. You can also bind pieces of carpet to make rugs.
Try: Look at the carpet binding services of Jo's Carpet Binding.

Cork flooring

Cork flooring is made from the bark of the cork oak tree, and it is a resilient flooring material that is available in tiles or sheets. You can purchase it unfinished, waxed, resin-reinforced or vinyl impregnated as well as in many colors including natural shades.
Try: Find out about the benefits of cork flooring from Globus Cork.

Frieze

Frieze is a flooring technique where yarn is tightly twisted to make it appear rough and nubby. You can either keep it looped or cut it.
Try: Learn about Frieze from FloorBiz.

Glazed tile

Glazed tiles are made out of clay that have been fire-hardened. They are then covered with a matte or glossy glaze that makes the more moisture resistant.
Try: The Mosaic Tile Company has helpful information on the difference between glazed and unglazed tile.

Terrazzo

Terrazzo is multicolored floor that has been made from marble or stone chips embedded in a cement binder. The creator then polished the floor to give it a smooth finish.
Try: Check out the information and beautiful possibilities of terrazzo from EnviroGLAS.

Sisal flooring

Sisal flooring are rugs, mats, and matting that have been manufactured from the natural plant material called sisal. You can purchase this flooring material woven and dyed or you can buy them machine or hand-painted.
Try: Find out about sisal rugs from The Flooring Lady.

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