Category: Glossary of Terms -F

The characteristic of a coating that allows it to level or spread into a smooth film of uniform thickness before hardening.

The wide irregular, conspicuous figure in quartersawn oak flooring. See Medullary Rays.

A heavy dark mineral streak shaped like a banner.

The property of a material or assembly to withstand fire or given protection from it. Certain species naturally provide greater fire resistance than others. Classes are I-II-III or A-B-C with Class I or A being the most fire resistant.

The small components that comprise finger-block parquet. Also called fingers or slats. Fillet may also refer to the top layer of some engineered wood flooring.

In woodworking, any substance used to fill the holes and irregularities in planed or sanded surfaces to decrease the porosity of the surface before applying finish coatings. Wood filler used for cracks, knotholes and worm holes is often a commercial putty, plastic wood or other material mixed to the consistency of putty. A wood filler…

A method or device used to attach wood flooring to a subfloor. See Mechanical Fastener or Chemical Fastener.

The loss of color due to exposure to light, heat or other destructive agents.

An independent, non-governmental organization established to promote responsible management of the world’s forests and is probably the most well-known forest certification program worldwide. FCS standards of responsible forestry are applied to management of the forest land. A chain-of-command (COC) certification ensures that forest products that carry the FSC label can be tracked back to the…

Any distinctive appearance on a longitudinal wood surface resulting from anatomical structure, irregular coloration or defects.