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- Radiant Heat
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aka: radiant heating, in floor heating, in floor heat, in floor radiant heat, radiant heat system, radiant heat systems
Radiant heating is defined as a heating system that is built directly under or into the floor. The most common types of underground heating is hot water systems and electric systems.
- Random Length Planks
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Refers to more than one length of bamboo flooring in a store bought carton. Random length planks create a staggered look. These Types of flooring planks are more traditional in appearance than planks with the same length.
- Rapidly Renewable
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The name given to the process of a natural resource that renews itself very quickly. Renewable materials hold environmental appeal, such as the bamboo plant that re-grows from the same root, maturing in just about four to six years.
- Reducer
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aka: clam shell reducer
A molding piece that is used when there is a transition between two flooring types of varying height. An example of this would be when bamboo flooring is reducing down to a concrete or vinyl floor.
- Refinished
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aka: refinish, screen and coat
Refinishing is the application of a new clear coat finish to an existing floor. The process is intended to help refresh the life and appearance of a bamboo floor. Although it can be done as a do it yourself project, it is recommended the job be completed by a professional.
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