Category: Glossary of Terms -C
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Cupping
Refers to warping where the sides are higher than the center.
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Crowning
Refers to a type of warping where the center is higher than the sides.
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Cross-Ply Construction
Refers to engineered hardwood planks stacked on top of each other, in alternating directions, creating dimensionally stable flooring less affected by moisture and changes in humidity.
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Conversion-Varnish Sealers
Refers to a type of sealer that is acid curing and resistant to stain and spotting.
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Chatter Marks
Refers to patterned markings on the floor caused by the use of a drum sander.
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Ceramic Finish
Refers to a more advanced finishing technology using ceramics to increase abrasion resistance of the hardwood.