Flooring & Carpets

An abrasion test is a method used to measure the wear resistance of materials.

Abrasion wear refers to the damage or wear that occurs on a surface due to friction.

Acrilan is a type of synthetic acrylic fiber.

Aging, in the context of interior design, refers to a deliberate process to make an object or space appear older or more worn than it actually is.

An allover layout or pattern refers to a design that covers an entire surface uniformly without a distinct focal point.

Alleyways Pattern refers to a specific visual motif inspired by the narrow passageways found between buildings, often featuring repetitive geometric lines or shapes evoking the sense of narrow, linear spaces.

Antron is a premium brand of nylon fiber used in commercial carpets.

An area rug is a piece of fabric used as a floor covering in a specific area.

Aubusson refers to a specific type of French flat-woven tapestry or carpet.

Backing refers to the material or support layer behind the visible layer of a product.

Bidirectional flow in interior design refers to the two-way movement within a space, allowing for efficient circulation and interaction.

Carpet is a floor covering made from thick woven fabric.

Ceramic refers to objects made from clay that have been shaped and then hardened by heat.

Ceramic tiles are durable, versatile materials used for covering floors, walls, and various surfaces.

Checks refer to a pattern comprising of crisscrossed horizontal and vertical lines, forming squares.

Chevron is a V-shaped pattern used in various design aspects.

Cork is a lightweight, natural material harvested from the cork oak tree.

A fiber rug is a floor covering made from natural or synthetic fibers.

A method of darkening wood to mimic the appearance of ebony.

Contract Documents are legally binding agreements and detailed plans used in the execution of interior design projects.

Engineered hardwood is a type of flooring made from multiple layers of wood, including a real hardwood top layer.

Figuring refers to the natural patterns and markings found in wood.

End matching refers to a technique used in the installation of wood flooring and paneling.

A Dhurrie rug is a traditional flat-weave rug from India, known for its durability, lightness, and versatile patterns.

Plywood is a versatile and durable building material made from thin layers of wood veneer.

Mosaic tiles are small, often decorative, pieces of tile used in creating images or patterns on floors, walls, and other surfaces.

Parquet is a geometric mosaic of wood pieces used for decorative flooring.

A Persian rug is a handwoven carpet from Iran, known for its intricate designs and high quality.

An Oriental rug is a heavy textile made for a wide variety of utilitarian and symbolic purposes in countries of the Oriental region.

A runner is a long, narrow rug designed to be placed in hallways or staircases.

Softwood is wood derived from coniferous trees.

In interior design, return refers to a detail where a material or element wraps around a corner or edge, creating a continuous look.

Stain resistant refers to materials or surfaces that are treated or inherently able to repel stains.

Synthetic materials are man-made materials developed through chemical processes.

Texture refers to the tactile surface quality of materials or objects within an interior space.

Tongue & Groove is a method of fitting similar objects together, edge to edge.

Grout is a dense fluid used to fill and seal the joints between tiles.

Grain refers to the lines or patterns seen in wood or stone, arising from their natural growth or formation processes.

Variety in interior design refers to the quality of being different or diverse.

Hardwood is a type of wood that comes from dicot trees.

Herringbone refers to a distinctive V-shaped weaving or tiling pattern.

Italian Provincial is a design style that blends refined elegance with a rustic, countryside vibe.

Kilim refers to a flat tapestry-woven carpet or rug traditionally produced in countries of the former Persian Empire, Eastern Europe, and the Balkans.

Jute is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fiber that can be spun into coarse, strong threads.

Marble is a timeless, elegant natural stone often used in interior design.

Linoleum is a durable, eco-friendly floor covering made from natural materials.

Laminate is a multi-layer synthetic flooring product fused together with a lamination process.

Liming is a decorative technique that lightens wood while also highlighting its grain.