Deck 34: Flooring

Question 1

____ flooring is a laminate of three layers of solid wood with tongue-and-groove edges and ends.

A) Wood
B) Engineered
C) Tile
D) Resilient

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Give examples of various types of poured seamless floor coverings.

Answer 2

Various types of poured seamless floor coverings are available. Some are formed from plastic, such as acrylics, latex and epoxy resins, polyester, and urethanes. Poured epoxy flooring can be from 1/8 in. to ¼ in. (3.17 to 6.35 mm) in thickness, and provides excellent adhesion to the substrate, low odor and VOC levels, and low flammability. Polyester and vinyl-ester resins can be installed over a sloping slab to support the flow of liquids to drains. Sloping is recommended in all wet areas since flooring that is immersed under ponding water tends to deteriorate faster.

Question 3

____ flooring is defined as any non-textile organic floor surfacing material made in sheet or tile form or formed in place as a seamless material.

A) Clay tile
B) Concrete
C) Resilient
D) Laminate

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What is terrazzo?

Question 5

____ tile is unglazed and made from shales and fire clays.

A) Ceramic
B) Ceramic mosaic
C) Paver
D) Quarry

Question 6

Describe how building codes relate to flooring.

Question 7

____ is a mixture of Portland cement, resinous materials, sand, and water.

A) Epoxy mortar
B) Dry-set mortar
C) Furan mortar
D) Grout

Question 8

What are paver tiles?

Question 9

____ is a matrix consisting of marble or granite chips, Portland cement, and water or a synthetic resin.

A) Terrazzo
B) Sand cushion
C) Bonded
D) Portland cement

Question 10

How is rubber flooring typically installed?

Question 11

Composite ____ floorings are available in a very thin veneer that is prefinished.

A) wood
B) tile
C) concrete
D) laminate

Question 12

Describe laminate flooring material and name the two main types.