Glossary of Terms

Leveling

The ability of a floor finish to be completely flat when dry. If mop marks are evident in a dry finish, it is a sign of poor leveling.

Radiant Heat: Solid vs Engineered, Which is Better? ...ring when the nails aren’t set well into the substrate. Over time, the nails loosen and the squeaking is the result. Floating floors can do this as well. In those cases, it is the lack of appropriate leveling of the substrate. It causes the same vertical movement, putting stress on the tongue and groove. Over time, it will loosen. However, it is more likely to make popping sounds vs. squeaks. To g...