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- Eased Edge
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The cut of a 45 angle on the top edge of a plank or strip, forming a small V shaped groove when it comes together with another eased edge plank or strip on either side. It forms a slightly smaller groove than a beveled edge.
- Edge Sander/Edger
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Small hand sander that sands the areas close to the wall and around pipes and other obstacles that are missed by a drum sander.
- Emulsion
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Liquids that will not combine, such as water and oil.
- End Matched
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A tongue and groove system used on the ends of strips and planks so that when butted together, the tongue of one piece fits into the groove of the next piece.
- End-Joint
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The end of a plank or strip where it joins together with the end of another plank or strip.
- Epoxy Ester
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A combination of varnish and epoxy that creates a hybrid with the advantages of both.
- Equilibrium Moisture Content
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The ideal moisture content at which wood will not intake or expel moisture.
- Expansion
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The ability of a floor to intake moisture, which causes it to expand.
- Expansion Gap
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A space left around the perimeter of the room and other obtrusions such as pipes and built in cabinets to allow for the movement and expansion of the flooring.
- Expansion Spacing
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Spaces placed between every two or three feet of flooring to allow the floor to expand and contract with changes to humidity and temperature.
- Expansion Voids
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Areas where no flooring or subfloor is installed to provide space for movement.
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