Double-glued seams attach carpet to bare floor to prevent delamination and edge ravel. Installers should double-glue seams to prevent fuzzing.

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Denier is the amount of yarn per area of carpet.

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This describes the amount of fiber or yarn in a carpet and how close the tufts of fiber are to each other. In general, the denser the pile, the better the performance.

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A heavy texture in which the floor has been scraped, scratched or gouged to give it a time worn look.

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The separation of layers in an engineered wood board. Usually caused by failure within the adhesive or at the bond between adhesives and veneer.

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Mohawk Laminate Floorings exclusive line of no-glue, snap-fit laminate floors. These floors have a special tongue and groove locking system that is designed to be fitted together without the need for glue.

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The ability of a floor to keep it’s original shape and size over the lifetime of the floor and with changes in climate and humidity.

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A single press construction method which fuses the finish layers and the backing directly to the core material all in one step.

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Exterior paint that is very wear resistant. Decking Wide board, usually two inches thick, attached to flooring or roofing joists acting as the floor or roof of a structure. Alternately, light gauged ribbed metal sheets used for supporting a roof or floor.

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Crushing is irreparable loss of pile height caused by traffic or weight.

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