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- V-Joint
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A term used to describe the V-shaped groove made from two eased or beveled edges coming together.
- V.O.C.
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V.O.C. - Volatile Organic Compounds, a measurement of solvents that are not water in a product.
- Vapor Barrier
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A layer of material that is applied between the floor and subfloor which prevents the migration of moisture.
- Vapor Retarder
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Foil, plastic, specialty paper, or other material which is used to control the migration of moisture.
- Varnish
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A solution made of either natural or synthetic oils, used as a sealer.
- Vein Cut
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A cut of stone that was taken perpendicular to a bedding plane.
- Veinings
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Colorful marking or the appearance of veins in stone flooring.
- Veneer
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A thin facing applied to a surface for decoration, insulation, or extra protection. It is commonly seen in stone veneer applied to interiors and exteriors of homes to provide a stone wall look.
- Verde Antique
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A type of marble often polished and used for flooring that is mainly composed of serpentine. It commonly has very thin white lines running though it that resemble broken spider webs.
- Vertical Broken Joint
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A tile installation method where each row is offset from the previous row for half a tile's length.
- Vertical Grain
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This type of bamboo flooring lacks the visible nodes of horizontal grain bamboo flooring, creating a more uniform look.
- Vertical Stamped Concrete
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A concrete overlay up to 3"" thick which is installed vertically on walls and other surfaces, then stamped to produce a texture, pattern, or design.
- Vinyl
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A type of flooring made of polyvinyl chloride or PVC, a special type of plastic, which comes in sheet rolls in 6' and 12' widths or tiles in many different sizes.
- Vinyl Composition Tiles
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Vinyl flooring that comes in square, rectangular, or other geometrically shaped tiles which can be used to create patterns and designs.
- Viscosity
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The ability of a fluid to resist flow.
- Vitreous Tile
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A glassy, rather than crystalline, tile with low porosity that has a low water absorption rate between 0.5% and 3%.
- VOC
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Volatile Organic Compound: An organic chemical compound commonly found in adhesives, paint, caulk, cleaning supplies, carpet, and wood. They can be toxic.
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