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- Lacquer
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A solution that cures very quickly and is often used as a sealer, which may be incompatible with some stains and topcoats. It contains nitrocellulose and is very flammable.
- Lambs Wool Applicator
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A tool used to apply finish to a large area that is made of lamb's wool.
- Laminate
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A type of high density flooring that gives the appearance of hardwood, ceramic tile, stone or even brick. It generally consists of a moisture barrier, a layer of high density fiberboard with a very high resolution image, and a very durable, clear layer of resin-coated cellulose.
- Laminated Wood
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Laminated Wood - A type of high density flooring that gives the appearance of hardwood. It is made similar to regular laminate but uses a thin piece of real wood instead of a high resolution image in its top layer.
- Lap
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A verb which means to lay or place a coat so it covers the edge of a previous coat, causing an increased thickness.
- Leveling
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The ability of a liquid to flow so that the surface becomes flat, level, and free of bumps.
- Long Strip Plank
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A type of engineered floor that has several smaller strips of wood glued together on one core to create the look of a board that is three rows wide and several planks long.
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