Glossary of Terms

Traction

The adhesive friction of a body on a surface on which it moves. Underlayment A material placed under resilient flooring, or other finished flooring, to provide a suitable installation surface.


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Rubber Tile Floors
...Rubber floor tiles have a variety of uses, both in residential and commercial settings. They are especially useful in situations where it is desired to have high-traction floors or protection for an easily breakable floor. Some common uses include flooring of garage, workshops, patios, swimming pool decks, sport courts, gyms, and dance floors. ...
Resilient/Vinyl Flooring
...fers exceptional slip-resistance in high-traffic and high-load areas, and its natural characteristics help reduce vibration and noise. Available in several dimensional profiles for varying degrees of traction, rubber flooring requires minimal maintenance and needs no additional surface finish. Rubber’s high resilience also relieves fatigue when used in healthcare facilities and other faci...