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- Ultraviolet
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A ray of light that is outside the visible spectrum at its violet end. It often causes flooring to become lighter or darker, and is sometimes used to cure a finish.
- Undercoats
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Coats applied under the finishing coats.
- Underlayment
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A layer of material installed between the subfloor and new flooring to provide moisture resistance, insulation, and sound transmission resistance. It is often made of rubber, cork, foam, or plastic.
- Unfinished
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A type of flooring that is sanded and finished after installation.
- Urethane
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A synthetic chemical structure.
- UV-Cured Polyurethane
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Polyurethane that is cured using ultraviolet light.
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