| Vinyl |
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| Color Construction |
| A vinyl flooring manufacturing process where millions of tiny color granules are applied in layer upon layer using hand-cut stencils. The color is built from the backing to the wear surface. |
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| Embosssed |
| A manufacturing process that intensifies the depth, texture and realistic look of the floor by aligning the embossing with the printed design. |
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| Heat Welding |
| A process for sealing seams for linoleum floors and some vinyl sheet floors. Heat welding requires skilled professionals who use specialized tools. |
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| Loose Lay (and Modified Loose Lay) |
| An installation method for fiberglass-backed vinyl sheet floors where no adhesive (loose lay) or adhesive used just in strategic spots such as under appliances (modified loose lay) is used for installing the floor. |
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| Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) |
| A type of flexible, vinyl floor tile and/or plank that has beautiful printed designs protected by a durable urethane wear layer. LVT products are easy to install, but they do require full spread adhesive and the proper sized trowel for installation. |
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| Print Technology |
| Print technology is used to create extremely realistic patterns. Colors are vibrant and natural with intensified depth and realism. The embossing technology infuses the look with depth and texture. |
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| Seam Sealer |
| Liquid compound that fuses the seamed edges of vinyl flooring together. |
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| Vinyl No-Wax |
| A surface that protects the color and pattern of the floor, but needs floor polish to maintain a high gloss. |
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| Vinyl Sheet Flooring |
| Resilient flooring, available in roll form, providing an installation with few seams. |
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| Vinyl Tile |
| Resilient flooring available in flat pieces usually measuring 12"x 12" which can be installed as individual units. |
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