What Floor Is It?
Looks like wood, but it’s vinyl planks that click together
What is click vinyl plank?
Easiest floor to pull up with almost no mess
What is click vinyl plank
The floor that is under your new floor is called
What is the subfloor?
This is what you would do if your subfloor had high spots that needed to be reduced.
What is grinding?
These are the tools used to install stretch-in carpet.
What are knee kickers or power stretchers?
Plank look, but it’s glued to the floor
What is glue-down vinyl plank?
Loud, dusty, you need a hammer to break it
What is tile?
The number one thing you check before installing on concrete
What is moisture?
This is what you would use if your subfloor had excessive moisture.
What is a vapor barrier?
This tool comes in many sizes and is used to spread the glue in order to install glue-down vinyl planks
What is a trowel?
Hard, cold, used in bathrooms and kitchens
What is tile?
You cut it and roll it up like a big rug
What is carpet?
If it’s not flat, your new floor will look like this
What is bumpy or uneven?
This is what you would use to create a smoother surface if your subfloor had cracks or minor imperfections.
What is floor patch?
Before installing, the floor must be clean, dry, and this
What is flat?
Soft squares you can replace one piece at a time
What is carpet tile?
Comes up in big floppy sheets
What is sheet vinyl?
The step before installation is called
What is Prep?
This is what you would use if your subfloor needed heavier adjusting than floor patch could provide.
What is self-leveler?
These items are used to create a finished look while connecting two different floors.
What are transition pieces?
Square tiles that need waxing
What is VCT?
This floor is common in older units and comes up in squares
What is VCT?
You may come across this hazardous material when working with older glued-down floors like VCT.
What is asbestos?
This is the process of dealing with hazardous materials, such as asbestos.
What is abatement?
If you don’t use enough glue for the installation of glue-down planks, this can happen to the floor
What is lifting or coming loose?