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- Peeling
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A problem where the dried film of a finish comes loose in flakes or sheets.
- Petroleum Spirits
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See Mineral Spirits
- pH Value
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A scale measuring the acidity or alkalinity of a material, which is determined by the amount of hydrogen ion it contains. A pH rating over 7 is considered alkaline, below 7 is considered acidic and 7 is considered neutral.
- Photo-Sensitive
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The sensitivity of a material that causes it to get lighter or darker when exposed to light.
- Pin Holes/Pin Lines
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Tiny holes or lines in finish caused by finish sinking into low or less dense areas. This can be corrected by applying an additional coat of finish.
- Plank
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Flooring boards that are usually 3" to 8" wide and installed in parallel rows.
- Polyurethane
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Several units of urethane chemically joined together and able to solidify.
- Polyurethane
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The most common type of finish. It is very durable, low maintenance, and is available in water-based or oil-based formulas.
- Powdering
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When finish or other materials are disintegrated to the point where they become a fine powder.
- Prefinished
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Flooring that is finished completely before being sold to a consumer and requires no sanding or finishing after installation.
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