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- Ultraviolet
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A ray of light that is outside the visible spectrum at its violet end. This 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.
- Unfinished
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A type of flooring that is sanded and finished after installation.
- Unfinished Wood Floor
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Wood flooring that is sanded and finished after installation. These are able to be sanded even when subfloors are uneven.
- Uniclic Joint
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Glue-less tongue and groove joint system patented by Unilin Decor of Belgium, in which the lower lip puts pressure on the tongue, holding it in place.
- Units
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A term generally used for Parquet flooring to describe three or more squares bond together.
- Urethane
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A synthetic chemical structure.
- UV–Cured Polyurethane
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Polyurethane that is cured by using ultraviolet light.
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