Chemical flooring is a seamless type of floor covering made from latex, polyester, urethane or epoxy compounds which are applied in liquid form. Chemical flooring is mostly used in wet areas, such as laboratories and food processing plants.
Stone flooring is a type of floor covering carved out from natural solid rock. Stone is a rock that has been quarried and cut. These blocks of rocks are cut into slabs which are sent to a processing plant to be re-cut, shaped and polished. Unlike other types of floors, stone flooring improves with age. …
Annealing is a process by which glass is cooled to relieve internal stresses after it was formed. The process is carried out in a temperature-controlled kiln called a Lehr. Annealing of glass is critical to its durability and overall strength. Glass which has not been annealed is liable to crack or shatter when subjected to a slight change …
Kiln is an oven or a thermally insulated chamber in which temperature is controlled. Kiln is used for the hardening, burning or drying of materials. It is also used for the firing of materials such as claw and other raw materials to form ceramics. Specific uses of kiln include the following:
Ceramic tile flooring is a type of floor covering made from ceramics e.g. earthenware and porcelain. They are made from clay which are shaped and dried then fired in a kiln at very hot temperatures. Ceramic tiles are commonly used as floor and wall covering in showers and toilets due to their ability to resist stains, odors, …
Laminate flooring is a type of floor covering using multi-layer synthetic products that were fused together through the lamination process. The material simulates the look of wood flooring but at a lesser cost. The inner core layer of laminate flooring is usually composed of a melamine resin and fiber board materials, while the top layers …
Resilient flooring is a type of floor covering which is generally firm but exhibits resilience or the ability to bounce back under stress, specifically when stepped upon or when any heavy object is dragged or dropped upon it. Resilient flooring is applied to a smooth and leveled sub-floor using specially formulated adhesives. Types of Resilient …
Carpet flooring is a type of floor covering consisting of fibers called pile that are woven into a backing. Fibers Used as Carpets The quantity and type of fibers used in the carpet pile will determine the cost and quality of the carpet. Fibers used to produce carpet are Nylon Fibers The most common fibers …
Wood Flooring is a type of floor covering manufactured from wood. Other common types of flooring are carpet flooring, resilient flooring, laminate flooring, ceramic tile flooring, stone flooring and chemical flooring. Types of Wood Floors There are two types of wood floors available on the market today: solid and engineered. Solid Solid wood flooring is milled from a single piece of processed wood. Its …
The construction industry is divided into three types; Buildings Construction: includes contractors, usually called general contractors, who build residential, industrial, commercial, and other buildings. Civil Construction: build sewers, roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, and other projects related to our Nation’s infrastructure. Specialty Construction: Performs specialized activities related to all types of construction such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, …
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