Resilient Flooring and Carpet Flashcards
What are resilient floors?
“flexible” floor coverings, durable, long lasting.
What is Cork Flooring?
Bark from cork oak trees stripped every 9-14 years
What kind of tree is Cork Oak Trees?
Deciduous
Where are Cork Oak Trees indigenous to?
Spain and Portugal
Who made Cork popular?
Frank Lloyd Wright
What makes cork resilient?
Gas within the cork that compresses.
Cork is hypoallergenic. What does this mean?
Cork resists the growth of mold, mildew, and bacteria.
Cork is Fire Retardant. What does this mean?
Does not spread flames and does not release toxic gases during combustion.
How long should you let cork acclimate in the space for before installation?
72 hours
How much space between the cork and the walls should you allow?
1/8” or 1/4”
Do not install if ______ is present?
Water or Moisture
What is Telegraphing?
Installing a resilient floor on an un-smooth surface in which the dents/holes will show through the resilient flooring.
What is floating installation?
Flooring glued around the perimeter of space of not at all.
What is Linoleum?
Made from natural raw materials: linseed oil, rosins, and wood flour on jute(fiber) backing
What are negative qualities of Linoleum?
Impressionable surface, yellows, becomes dingy, “cheap” associations, not affective fire barrier.
