Category: Glossary of Terms -E

Distance to the wall, which has to be observed when laying hardwood flooring. The so-called elasticity joint ensures that the floor can contract or extract when climatic changes occur. The distance to the wall should be minimum 8 mm which should also be observed when heating pipes, door frames, or pillars etc. are involved.

Refers to a type of edge available in hardwood flooring which is slightly shallower than a beveled edge and slightly rounded versus “v”-shaped.