Hardwood Floors October/November 2017

CHECK YOUR KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES

1. For a maintenance coat, where would the most representative areas of the floor be tested for contaminants? A. In an inconspicuous area, such as the closet B. In an inconspicuous area, such as under rugs C. Only in the kitchen where contaminates are most often used D. In multiple locations throughout the entire floor 2. Which of the following finishes would be the best option to use when resanding a previously waxed floor? A. Waterborne B. Any finish except for wax C. Wax D. Oil-modified

3. When performing the on-site X-cut crosshatch adhesion test, at what angle should the cuts be made to one another?

A. 15-20° B. 30-45° C. 45-60° D. 60-90°

4. How long should you wait to apply finish to the floor after applying a product to promote chemical adhesion? A. Finish application should happen immediately B. No less than two and no longer than four hours C. Wait until the product is fully cured before applying a coat of finish D. It’s entirely dependent on the manufacturer’s recommendations 5. The term “mechanical adhesion” applies to all but which of the following phases? A. “Screen and recoat” B. “Hand abrade” C. “Clocking the buffer” D. “Chemical bond”

HOW DID YOU DO? See suggested NWFA University learning path on page 91. Answer key is on page 106.

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