Glossary of Terms

Flexibility

The ability of a floor finish to be pliable and resilient.

How to Choose the Best Plank Floor ... and attempt to fix some of solid wood's shortcomings. It's constructed from inexpensive plywood or particle board and topped with a thin veneer of hardwood. This construction helps with installation flexibility and slightly improves indent performance, but it adds a new set of problems as well. Because the "real" wood part of the floor is just a thin veneer, damage from scratches can be irreparab...