Hardwood Floors August/September 2019

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1. Which is not true of engineered wood flooring? A. Can be installed below grade B. Is more dimensionally stable due to its construction C. Cannot contain abnormal gaps D. Is always constructed with multiple plies 2. The core material of an engineered flooring product may be made up of which of the following? A. Wood B. MDF/HDF C. Composites D. All of the above 3. When moisture testing engineered wood flooring, which of the following is not an accurate statement? A. Set your pinless meter to the species on the wear layer for an accurate reading. B. Check with your meter manufacturer for testing protocol. C. Pin-type meters can accurately give a reading of the wear layer. D. Engineered wood flooring can be moisture tested. 4. What is the flatness tolerance of a subfloor to be used under a glue-down wood flooring installation? A. 1/4" in 6'

HOW DID YOU DO? See suggested NWFA University learning path on page 82. Answer key is on page 102.

B. 3/16" in 5' C. 3/16" in 10' D. 1/8' in 10'

5. In a glue-down installation of engineered flooring, which type of adhesive is recommended? A. Acrylic latex or solvent B. Solvent or urethane C. Urethane or acrylic latex D. Flooring manufacturer's recommended adhesive

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