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1. Fiberboard-A generic term for sheet materials.
Submitted on Friday, November 26, 2021 5:20:44 PM

2. Filler (or Fill):Wood putty used to patch holes or pores in wood.
Submitted on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 5:20:44 PM

3. Finish:
The urethane or wax coating used on flooring.
Submitted on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 5:20:44 PM

4. Flat Finish:A non-reflective finish.
Submitted on Monday, November 22, 2021 5:20:44 PM

5. Floating Floor:
A floor system that can be placed on top of an existing floor (and does not need to be nailed down.) Tiles or boards are glued together rather than directly to the sub floor or floor.
Submitted on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 5:20:44 PM

6. Floating Reducer
A sloping, graduated moulding constructed of wood or polymer, used to join floating floor planks or tiles to an adjoining floor surface of unequal height.
Submitted on Monday, November 02, 2020 5:20:44 PM

7. Floating Stair Nose
A moulding constructed of wood or polymer, used along the leading edge of a stair tread to finish off the installation of floating floor planks or tiles over existing stair treads.
Submitted on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 5:20:44 PM

8. Floor Contacting Surface (FCS):
That part of the foot grounder that makes electrical contact to the grounding surface.
Submitted on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 5:20:44 PM

9. Floor Joists:
Framing planks underneath the sub floor, underlayment and flooring. They are supported by larger beams, girders or bearing walls.
Submitted on Saturday, June 06, 2020 5:20:44 PM

10. Floor Tile:-Tile made to withstand the wear and tear of foot traffic and furniture abrasion.
Submitted on Sunday, August 09, 2020 5:20:44 PM

11. Flooring/Foot Grounder System Resistance:
The total resistance of the foot grounder, when worn by the person, while standing on a static control floor.
Submitted on Wednesday, March 09, 2022 5:20:44 PM

12. Floorologist:-Originally trademarked by Arthur Day in 1970 this term refers to a highly trained and experienced floor covering specialist.
Submitted on Friday, June 04, 2021 5:20:44 PM

13. Foam Underlayment-A foam layer put under laminate flooring to even irregularities and to soften sound.
Submitted on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 5:20:44 PM

14. Foot Grounder:
Personnel grounding device worn on the shoe. Foot Grounder System A foot grounder properly worn by a person where the electrical path includes the person and the foot grounder.
Submitted on Friday, May 15, 2020 5:20:44 PM

15. Foot Grounder System Resistance
Definition:The measure of the total resistance of the foot grounder when worn by the person standing on a stainless steel plate.
Submitted on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 5:20:44 PM

16. Frieze:-(pronounced "free-zay") A tightly twisted yarn is used to give a rough, nubby appearance to carpet pile. Frieze carpets may be loop or cut styles. It is also carpet made from frieze yarns.
Submitted on Sunday, December 04, 2022 5:20:44 PM

17. Frieze-Also known as Twist Pile, Hardtwist, and Hightwist, this style is made of tightly twisted yarn that gives a rough, nubby appearance to carpet pile. Also carpet made from frieze yarns. Frieze carpets are less prone to show footmarks.
Submitted on Saturday, December 19, 2020 5:20:44 PM

18. Frieze
Definition:A carpet style where the yarn is tightly twisted to give it a nubby, rough appearance.
Submitted on Thursday, November 17, 2022 5:20:44 PM


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