Jargon Buster

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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.