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