reflooring
Installing new floors
Reflooring is replacing or installing new flooring over an existing surface.
The term covers the entire process—removing old flooring, preparing the subfloor, and laying new material: We're reflooring the kitchen with hardwood next month.
Unlike refinishing, which restores existing floors, reflooring means starting fresh.
Base beneath finished flooring
- joistsHorizontal building beams
- underlaymentBase layer beneath flooring
- levelingMaking flat or equal
- screedingSmoothing poured concrete flat
plywood · concrete · insulation · nails · staples · adhesive · grout · carpentry
Dense deciduous timber
- laminateBond thin layers together
- tileFlat surface-covering piece
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
- carpetThick floor textile
parquet · bamboo · cork · linoleum · engineered · planks · boards · ceramic
Raise to higher standard
- renovationRestoring to good condition
- durabilityResistance to wear
- estheticsTheory of beauty
- acousticsStudy of sound transmission
showings · staging · investment · modernization · before-and-after · transformation · appraisal · curb-appeal
Friction-smoothing a surface
- stainingApplying dye or pigment
- varnishingApplying protective clear coating
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- sealingMaking impermeable
refinishing · buffing · waxing · polyurethane · lacquer · oil · matte · gloss
Interlocking plank connection method
- floatingStaying atop liquid
- interlockingEngaging by overlap
- acclimationAdjusting to new conditions
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
staggering · direction · layout · alignment · seams · threshold · trim · quarter-round
subfloor
Base beneath finished flooring
- joistsHorizontal building beams
- underlaymentBase layer beneath flooring
- levelingMaking flat or equal
screeding · plywood · concrete · insulation · nails · staples · adhesive · grout · carpentry · decking
hardwood
Dense deciduous timber
carpet · parquet · bamboo · cork · linoleum · engineered · planks · boards · ceramic · porcelain
upgrade
Raise to higher standard
- renovationRestoring to good condition
- durabilityResistance to wear
- estheticsTheory of beauty
acoustics · showings · staging · investment · modernization · before-and-after · transformation · appraisal · curb-appeal
sanding
Friction-smoothing a surface
- stainingApplying dye or pigment
- varnishingApplying protective clear coating
- polishingSmoothing by friction
sealing · refinishing · buffing · waxing · polyurethane · lacquer · oil · matte · gloss · satin
tongue-and-groove
Interlocking plank connection method
- floatingStaying atop liquid
- interlockingEngaging by overlap
- acclimationAdjusting to new conditions
pattern · staggering · direction · layout · alignment · seams · threshold · trim · quarter-round · transitions
- renovationrenovation, remodeling, remodel, renovate, refurbishment
- restorationrestoration, repair, renovation, rebuilding, refurbishment
reflooringpolishing
Smoothing by friction
buffing · waxing · floor waxing · spot repair · patching
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