Category: Glossary of Terms -P

Wooden material made by pressing together plies, or thin sheets of wood for dimensional stability.

Used to cover countersunk screws when installing wood flooring or for decorative purposes in wood flooring.

Thin sheets of wood bonded together with adhesive to form plywood.

Making a series of parallel cuts into a log. This is known as the easiest way to make wood planks. Also referred to as flat-sawn.

A knot no larger than ½ inch in diameter.

A small hole drilled into a material to assist in making the larger hole the right width.

Refers to the likelihood a wood floor’s color will change as it is exposed to light.

A finish that’s been treated with a sealer, applied by penetration into the floor.

As with penetrating oil sealers, without the use of oil.

These oil based sealers are spread across the floor, allowing them to penetrate the surface, offering a stain and a finish to protect it. Excess is removed with a sponge or cloth. They are usually comprised of tung or linseed oil.