Category: Glossary of Terms -B

Refers to the process of forcing nails into the grooves of tongue and groove flooring planks. The nail is put in at a 45 degree angle and made flush by using an electric flooring hammer because most types of wood flooring, including bamboo, are too hard to be nailed together by hand.

is a type of molding used to transition from a hardwood floor to a carpeted room.

Refers to a type of edge available in hardwood flooring. With a distinct and deep “v” shaped groove, the beveled edge hardwood is commonly used in informal settings. Also used where subflooring imperfections exist, as it helps to conceal them as well as slight differences in plank thicknesses.

Refers to flooring installed in below ground areas such as the basement of a home. Solid hardwood cannot be installed below grade, whereas engineered hardwood can be installed below grade.

See “Rift Sawn”.

Refers to a type of molding designed to attach to base molding to cover any expansion space.

Refers to the molding installed at the base of a wall designed to cover a portion of the wall and floor. It is typically seen as quarter round, though other styles are available.

Refers to a type of molding used in areas where expansion is needed, such as by sliding glass doors and to transition to carpet.