Carpeting & Rugs
The two types of fiber
Natural & Synthetic
Wood with added resin, binders and glue are...
More stable, durable and better to cover larger areas to minimize waste
The four different types of flooring
- vinyl
- linoleum
- cork
- rubber
They are specially designed for horizontal application and are lighter than regular bricks because they are thinner. You can add sound and fire resistance properties. Easier to install as flooring or on wall. Usually, 1/2" to 1" thick.
What is terrazzo made from?
Aggregate: made from stone, glass, shell, metal shavings, mirror chips
Matrix: Made from binder of cement and epoxy
The five different types of Natural fibers
Wool, Silk, Cellulosics, Linen, Cotton
The different wood grades
#1 Common – Has more knots, color changes, or rough spots.
#2 Common - More knots, splits, or warps.
Cove Technique
Hospitals, coves up the wall and becomes impervious so nothing leaks through. Nothing can pass through and leak through the crevice
What is porcelain tile
pressed from dry clay, fired, impervious - polished, unpolished, matte, textured
What can be in the aggregate?
- Stone, glass, shell, metal shavings, and mirror chips
The 5 different types of synthetic fibers
Nylon, Polypropylene, Acrylic, Polyester
The three different wood grains
Natural color, grain, color shift
Ceramic tile - Glazed vs non-glazed
- Glazed, Heat set, textured, painted, variety of thickness, shape
- Glazed; Resistant to stains and water
- Unglazed: Slip resistance and durable
What is used to divide - make patterns?
Divider strips
- Low Twist (Velvet)
- Medium Twist (Saxony)
- High Twist (Frieze)
The four different cutting techniques
Plain, quarter, rift, live
Function of grout
Fill in gaps, prevent moisture from seeping, provide additional strength
Concrete - how can it be dyed
- Pigments mixed in or sprayed on top
- Chemical stain
- Polishing
- Exposed aggregate
The seven different construction Types
Tufting, Weaving, Knitted, Fusion bond, Flocked, Needle punched, Sheering
The definition of figuring and the different types
Definition: Figuring of wood describes the alterations of typical grain patterns caused by disturbances in the growth of the tree
Burl, Quilted, Curly, Spalted/Ambrosia, Birds Eye, Crotch, Mottled, Fiddleback, Pommele, Blistered, Quartersawn, Flat Cut
Tile Transition Methods
T - mold, curved transition, diagonal cut, tuck in method
Concrete's Cast Characteristics
- Can be used on fireplaces, counter tops, titles
- Made on job site