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EE1 - GLOSSARY - TOOLS

Preface:
This list of laminate flooring installation tools has been compiled from accepted trade and industry standards and technical literature and is provided for reference purposes.

A

awl
A pointed, stainless steel installation tool used for marking and for making small holes in materials.

B

brushes and rollers
Paint brushes and rollers used to apply adhesive.

C

chalk line
A self-contained assembly for snapping a continuous straight line on a substrate surface that is complete with string on a reel and a chalk receptacle providing chalk to the string as it is pulled out.

compound mitre saw
Power saw used to cut flooring materials.

D

divider
A device used in scribing and available with straight or bent leg.

dry line
A length of line or cord, which is stretched over flooring as an aid to aligning patterns. Lasers may also be used for this purpose.

E

eye protection
Recommended safety glasses, chemical splash goggles, face shields, etc., to be used when handling a hazardous material.

F

fasteners
Nails, screws, or staples used to secure materials and accessories to various surfaces.

fastening tools
Hand or powered devices used to install / fix fasteners. Common types are:

  • carpenters hammer: conventional framing hammer of weight and size as required.

  • drill: power drill complete with appropriate chuck to suit requirements used to apply or drive-in material fasteners and to mix ingredients (subfloor filler, adhesives, etc.).

  • nail set: used to set nails flush with substrate surface without marring it.

  • rubber mallet: type as required with weight and size to suit.

  • screwdrivers: Phillips and standard type as required.
G

glue gun
A tool using glue sticks that is used to apply a bead of glue for adhered materials (base, accessories) where trowel applied adhesive is not possible.

H

hygrometer
An instrument used for measuring the degree of relative humidity.

L

lifter bar
Also know as moulding and base shoe lifter. A pry bar device used to lift base off floor.

M

mitre box
A metal box used in cutting wood strips, planks, and mouldings.

S

spreader
Refer to "trowel".

squares

  • T-square: graduated aluminum or steel 90 degree square with extended legs for use as both a straight edge and as squaring tool.

  • carpenters square: graduated aluminum or steel 90 degree square for use as both a straight edge and as squaring tool.
straight edge
Rigid hard edge material usually cold drawn steel or aluminum, accurately ground and guaranteed to be straight to within a very fine tolerance used as a guide for cutting flooring materials available in various lengths (some up to 3650 mm 144").

T

tape measures
measuring tapes in both imperial and metric scales used to measure areas and materials. The following are generally required:

  • 15000 mm (50 foot) metallic clothe.
  • 7500 mm (25 foot) retractable.
  • 30000 mm (100 foot) steel.
Other general tools used:

Extension Cord and Adapter
Material Handling Dollies and Hand Trucks
Moisture and Alkalinity Testing Kits (refer to Part A11 - Substrate Testing for details)


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