Jargon Buster
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Words starting with 'A'
- Absorbent/Porous
A permeable material that allows the passage of moisture/ solvents through the material.
- Accelerator
Substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction.
- Acclimatisation
Where the floorcovering is allowed to adjust to the
environment into which it is to be installed.- Adhesive Residue
Adhesive left on the subfloor after the removal of a floor covering.
- Ambient Temperature
Temperature of the surrounding environment
- Anhydrite Screed
Calcium sulphate (gypsum) based screed
- Araseur
Special Cutting instrument designed to give even, straight cuts in a carpet.
