Flooring
Hardwood, tile, vinyl, carpet, and specialty flooring materials, patterns, and installation techniques.
63 terms in this category
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Bamboo Flooring
Flooring made from fast-growing bamboo grass, offering hardwood-like durability with sustainable, renewable sourcing.
Border Inlay
A decorative band of contrasting wood or material installed around the perimeter of a room, framing the main flooring.
Broadloom
Wall-to-wall carpet woven on wide looms, installed as a single continuous piece across entire rooms.
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Carpet
Soft floor covering made from woven or tufted fibers attached to backing, providing comfort, warmth, and sound absorption.
Carpet Tile
Modular carpet squares that install individually, allowing creative patterns and easy replacement of damaged sections.
Cement Tile
Handcrafted tiles made from cement, marble powder, and pigments, known for decorative patterns and artisanal character.
Ceramic Tile
Tiles made from clay fired at high temperatures, available in countless colors, patterns, and sizes for floors and walls.
Chevron Pattern
A floor pattern similar to herringbone but with pieces cut at angles to create continuous V-shapes that meet at precise points.
Composite Decking
Deck boards made from wood fibers and plastic polymers, offering wood-like appearance with superior weather resistance.
Concrete Flooring
Poured or polished concrete used as finished flooring, valued for its industrial aesthetic and extreme durability.
Cork Flooring
Sustainable flooring harvested from cork oak bark, offering natural cushioning, sound absorption, and thermal insulation.
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Encaustic Tile
Cement tiles with color patterns that extend through the body rather than just surface, ensuring lasting pattern integrity.
Engineered Hardwood
Flooring with a real wood veneer top layer bonded to multiple plywood layers, offering stability against humidity and temperature changes.
Epoxy Flooring
A durable resin coating applied over concrete, creating seamless, chemical-resistant surfaces popular in garages and commercial spaces.
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Flagstone
Flat sedimentary stones used for paving, available in irregular shapes that create natural-looking floors and patios.
Floating Floor
Flooring installation method where planks or tiles lock together and rest on underlayment without attachment to the subfloor.
Floor Finish
The protective coating applied over wood flooring, available in oil-based, water-based, and hardwax oil formulations.
Floor Leveling
The process of creating a flat, level surface for flooring installation using self-leveling compounds or mechanical methods.
Floor Medallion
A decorative inlay or pattern set into flooring, typically at entry points or room centers, creating a striking focal point.
Floor Stain
A pigmented or dye-based product applied to wood flooring to alter its color while allowing natural grain to show through.
Floor Transition
Strips or thresholds that connect two different flooring types or heights, providing a clean, safe junction between materials.
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Hand-Scraped Flooring
Flooring with textured surface created by hand scraping or mechanical processes that simulate antique, worn wood appearance.
Hardwax Oil
A penetrating floor finish combining natural oils and waxes that enhances wood grain while allowing spot repairs.
Hardwood Flooring
Solid wood planks milled from single pieces of timber, prized for natural beauty, durability, and the ability to be refinished multiple times.
Herringbone Pattern
A classic floor pattern where rectangular pieces are laid in a zigzag formation, creating V-shaped rows that add visual interest.
Hex Tile
Hexagonal tiles that create honeycomb patterns, available from small mosaics to large format for various design aesthetics.
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Laminate Flooring
A multi-layer synthetic flooring product with a photographic layer simulating wood, stone, or other materials beneath a protective overlay.
Large Format Tile
Tiles measuring 15 inches or larger on at least one side, creating fewer grout lines for a more seamless appearance.
Linoleum
Natural flooring made from linseed oil, cork dust, and wood flour, offering eco-friendly durability distinct from vinyl.
Luxury Vinyl Plank
Premium vinyl flooring in plank form that realistically mimics hardwood, offering waterproof durability and comfort underfoot.
Luxury Vinyl Tile
Premium vinyl flooring in tile form that realistically mimics stone or ceramic, offering waterproof durability and easy maintenance.
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Parquet
Decorative flooring made from wood pieces arranged in geometric patterns such as herringbone, chevron, or basket weave.
Penny Tile
Small, round mosaic tiles approximately the size of a penny, popular for vintage-inspired bathroom and kitchen floors.
Polished Concrete
Concrete mechanically ground and polished to a glossy finish, revealing aggregate patterns and achieving mirror-like sheen.
Polyurethane
A durable, clear finish for wood floors available in oil-based (amber tone) and water-based (clear) formulations.
Porcelain Tile
Dense ceramic tile fired at higher temperatures than standard ceramic, offering superior durability and water resistance.
Prefinished Flooring
Flooring that arrives from the factory already sanded, stained, and sealed, ready for installation without on-site finishing.
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Radiant Floor Heating
A heating system with tubes or electric cables beneath flooring that warms surfaces directly, providing efficient, comfortable heat.
Rectified Tile
Tiles mechanically cut after firing to achieve precise dimensions, allowing installation with minimal grout lines.
Resinous Flooring
Seamless flooring systems including epoxy, polyurethane, and polyaspartic coatings applied over concrete substrates.
Rubber Flooring
Resilient flooring made from natural or synthetic rubber, offering excellent cushioning, durability, and slip resistance.
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Scratch-Resistant Flooring
Flooring with enhanced surface hardness or protective coatings that resist scratches from pets, furniture, and foot traffic.
Shoe Molding
A small decorative molding similar to quarter round, installed where flooring meets baseboards to cover gaps.
Site-Finished Flooring
Unfinished flooring that is sanded, stained, and sealed after installation, allowing custom colors and seamless appearance.
Slate
A fine-grained metamorphic rock with natural cleft texture, popular for flooring that demands durability and natural beauty.
Stained Concrete
Concrete treated with acid-based or water-based stains to achieve rich, variegated colors and unique patterns.
Stone-Look Tile
Porcelain or ceramic tiles that replicate natural stone appearances like marble, slate, or travertine at lower cost.
Strand-Woven Bamboo
Extremely hard bamboo flooring made by compressing shredded bamboo fibers with resin, creating material harder than most hardwoods.
Subfloor
The structural layer beneath finished flooring, typically plywood or OSB, that provides the foundation for floor coverings.
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Waterproof Flooring
Flooring materials engineered to be completely impervious to water, essential for bathrooms, kitchens, and basements.
Wide Plank Flooring
Flooring planks wider than traditional strips (typically 5 inches or more), showcasing more wood grain and creating a rustic aesthetic.
Wire-Brushed Flooring
Hardwood flooring textured with wire brushes to remove soft grain, leaving raised hard grain for a subtle, natural texture.
Wood-Look Tile
Porcelain or ceramic tiles designed to realistically mimic the appearance of wood grain with superior moisture resistance.
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