Construction Methods Quiz 3 & 4
the first coat of paint or other liquid finish applied to a surface
Basecoat
Definition Question a nonvolatile part of a paint vehicle that bonds particles of pigment into a cohesive film during the drying process
Binder
prevents bacterial growth
Biocide
These are all classifications of _______ Class I- moderate traffic · Administrative areas, not a lot of public traffic Class II- Heavy Traffic · Clerical areas · Corriodrs · Public areas in luxury banks etc Class III- extra-heavy traffic · Heavy traffic corridors Major aisles in retail, etc.
Carpet Cushions
These are all examples of ____ Fiber Cushions Sponge Rubber Polyurethane Foam Densified Polyurethan Foam
Carpet Cushions
These are all ways of _______ Stretch-in carpet installation Direct Glue installation Double glue-down carpet installation
Carpet installation
having color that will not fade or run with washing, age or exposure to light especially sunlight
Colorfast
This is the cheapest and most permanent floor finish. it is also a functioning part of the structure
Concrete Floors
This flooring is the most common type, renewable, difficult to maintain compared to other resilient floorings
Cork Flooring
a measure of the area over which a gallon of paint may spread at a given thickness usually expressed in square feet per gallon
Coverage
This carpet installation method is most common in commerical spaces. needs really good substrate, durbale seams, more comfortable for high foot traffic
Direct Glue Installation
Floor are either?
Directly attached or floating
this carpet installation method is adhered to the floor and glued to a cushion, stability of carpet combined with cushioning benefits, size of installation not restricted.
Double-Glue Down Installation
No coverings, a subfloor.. is a description of what floor type
Exposed
What are the 5 basic Floor Types?
Exposed, Soft, Resilient, Wood, Hard
When selecting ____ these must be considered § Wave Types Must be dimensionally stable Such as: jacquards,damasks, and basket weaves § Fiber Types · Must be hydrophobic Fabrics containg more than 30% rayon or visoces or 10% nylon are no suitable § Surface Use · Fiber and weave must be resistant to snagging and self-healing Sating weaves bad choce for tackable systems § Seams · More apparent in light colored fabrics, lining might be required
Fabric
(Blank) weight is also referred to pile of weight or yarn weight. Weight of pile of yarn in oz per square yard of carpet. it describes the amount of yarn in the wear surface of the carpet. total weight or finished weight
Face Weight
"Linium" is latin for?
Flax
· A thing coat of transparent color applied to enhance the color of a painted surface
Glaze Coat
what are the 3 basic types of ceramic?
Glazed Ceramic Quarry
a primer or basecoat of pain intended to show through a topcoat
Ground Coat or Ground Color
Natural Stone, and ceramic... is a description of what floor type?
Hard
Nylon is....?
King
o Any varius clear or colored syntetic coatings consisting of nitrocellulose or other cellusle derivative dissolved in a solvent that dries by evaporation to form a high gloss film
Lacquer
this rubber flooring is resistant to heavy loads and puncuture. popular for use in off-ice areas in ice skating rinks and health clubs
Laminated
This flooring is biodegradable, superior thermal and acoustic properties because of corks airpockets and is naturally bacteria resistant
Lineoleum
The types of stone floors are?
Marble, Granite, Travertine, Flagstone, Slate
· A thing, sometimes pigmented coat applied to a finish coat to improve its luster
Mistcoat
a ceramic tile that absorbs more than 7% of water is what type?
Nonvitreous
"oleum" is latin for?
Oil
Definition Question a finely ground, insoluable substance suspended in a liquid vehicle to impart color and opacity to paint
Pigment
(blank) refers to the most important selection factor in high-traffic installations. weight of pile of yarn in a given volume of carpet faces.
Pile Density
These are all_____ cut pile, cut and loop, random tip-sheared, velvet or plush, multilevel loop, Frieze
Pile Types
there are 4 ways to cut wood to get different grades. what are they?
Plain Sawn, Quarter Sawn, Rift Sawn, and Live Sawn
· A basecoat applied to a surface to improve the adhesion of subsequent coats of paint or varnish
Primer or Prime Coat
What are the 3 ways of wallpaper pattern matching?
Random Match Straight Match Drop Match
Natural,synthetic &hybrid tile, roll, and poured... is a description of what floor type?
Resilient
These are all examples of _____ vinyl Thermoplastic rubber thermoset rubber
Resilient Wall Base Materials
· A basecoat applied to a surface to reduce the absorption of subsequent coats of paint or varnish, or to prevent bleeding through the finish coat
Sealer
a ceramic tile that absorbs 3.9% to 7% of water is?
Semivitreous
What are the 2 basic steps of tile installation?
Setting and Grouting
o A spirit varnish made by dissolving purified lac flakes in denatured alcohol
Shellac
What are the 3 basic types of upholstered walls
Site-Fabricated Prefabricated Padded upholstered wall
carpets and rugs... is a description of what floor type?
Soft
What are the 2 types of dyeing?
Solution Dyeing and Skein Dyeing
increases consistency, reduces seperation of ingredients
Thickener
Definition Question a volatile liquid used to dilute paint or varnish to the desire or proper consistency for ease in application
Thinner
The final coat of paint applied to a surface
Topcoat or Finish Coat
What are the 6 carpet construction types?
Tufted, Fusion Bonded, Woven, Hand-tufted, Knitted, Needle-Punch process
These are all examples of ____ Vinyl Textile Fiberglass Wood veneer Wallpaper
Types of Wall Coverings
· A primer or intermediate coat applied to hide the color of the substrate and improve adhesion of the topcoat
Undercoat
o A liquid prep consisting of resin dissolved in an oil or in alcohol that when spread and allowed to dry forms a hard lustorous usually transparent coating
Varnish
Definition question a liquid which pigment particles are dispersed before being applied to a surface to control consistency adhesion, gloss and durability
Vehicle
these are 5 basic ingredients of what type of flooring? Polyvinylchloride Plasticisers stabilizers fillers pigments
Vinyl Flooring
a ceramic tile that absorbs .5% to 3% of water is?
Vitreous
these are all measures of durability for? § I: decorative only § II: decorative with medium serviceability § III: decorative with high serviceability § IV: Type I, commercial serviceability § V: Type II, commercial servicabilty § VI: Type III, commeical servacability
Wall Coverings
Natural, synthetic & hybrid... is a description of what floor type
Wood
These are all examples of ____ Acid Curing oil-modified polyurethane water-based polyurethane
Wood Floor Finish Types
the ability of a paint film to conceal any marks, pattern, or color on the surafec to which it is applied
Hiding Power
what are the 4 paint sheens?
High-Gloss, Semi-Gloss, Eggshell, Flat
This rubber flooring is slip resistant and popular for stair treads and nosings. chemical resistant good for icey areas
Homogenous
what are the 2 types of Rubber flooring?
Homogenous and Laminated
The types of building stones are?
Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic
A ceramic tile that absorbs .5% or less is? Hint: Porcelain
Impervious
These are all ____ · Polished Most reflective High maintence Slippery · Hones Dull sheen,smooth but non-reflective Better slip-resistance than polished · Thermal, or flamed (most often refers to granite) Rough, bumpy Better slip-resistance than polished and honed · Waterjet (refer to granite) Sheen and texture between honed and thermal
Stone Finishes
These are all characteristics of? Density water absorption abrasion resistance resistance to breaking and spalling static coefficent of fricition (SCOF)
Stone Flooring
This carpet installation method is attached only at the edges. it is easiest match patterned carpet. more resillent. extends carpet life, adds insulation, and can be used on uneven floors. however not used commerically (usually)
Stretch-In Carpet Installation
this is the difference between a: this wood piece is up to 3 1/4" wide. usually a tounge-and-groove on the sides. thickness varies. This next wood piece is often anywhere from 3/4"-8" wide essentially a bigger version of the one above.
Strip and a Plank
What are the 2 types of soft flooring?
Synthetic and Natural
These are all ____ o San Cushions Thick underbed Provides complete separation from subfloor 1/2 " terrazzo installed over reinforced underbed, which floats on a thin cushion 1/16" of sand o Bonded 1/2 " terrazzo over underbed o Monolitihic ½" terrazzo installed directly on concrete subfloor o Thinset ¼ to 3/8" terrazzo installed directly on concrete subfloor o Precast
Terrazzo Systems