HARDWOOD
What is the standard thickness for a hardwood floor?
3/4"
Grand Canyon State
AZ
Should laminate or vinyl plank be used in a bathroom? Why?
Vinyl plank because it is waterproof.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What is used to install hardwood on concrete?
Glue/adhesive
Golden State
CA
Name two types of material that is installed on top of flooring to cover the gap at the walls.
Baseboard, quarter round, shoe molding.
Which state was last to join the USA?
Hawaii
What is used to install hardwood on a wood subfloor?
Nails or staples.
Empire State
NY
Name two power tools that are used for cutting laminate and vinyl plank.
Miter saw, jigsaw, circular saw, table saw.
What does KFC (the restaurant) stand for?
Kentucky Fried Chicken
What is the most common species of hardwood?
Oak
Sunshine State
FL
Name two types of materials that are used for underlayment.
Foam, cork, rubber, felt, and specialized vapor barriers.
Who was the first US ambassador to France?
Benjamin Franklin
Name three of the advantages/disadvantages of hardwood flooring.
Wooden flooring, while aesthetically pleasing, has significant disadvantages including high material and installation costs, susceptibility to moisture-related warping or cupping, and vulnerability to scratches and dents.
Keystone State
PA
Compare laminate and vinyl plank.
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) is 100% waterproof, durable, and ideal for high-moisture areas (kitchens, bathrooms, basements), while laminate is generally more budget-friendly, scratch-resistant, and offers a more realistic, thicker wood-like feel.
Which actor player Wyatt Earp in the 1993 movie "Tombstone"?
Kurt Russell