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