Flat Finish A non-reflective finish. Floor Joists Parallel, floor framing members that support the subfloor, underlayment and flooring. Joists are supported by larger beams, girders or bearing walls. Glossy Finish Highly reflective finish that looks wet and is slick to the touch. Grain Growth patterns of wood.
Wood grain produces different surface textures and patterns in the flooring.
Jamb Saw A flat saw used to cut door jambs and casing at the floor. Handy for matching height to accommodate new flooring. Also known as Gent's saw. A heavy, thick paper used to make floor layout patterns. Sometimes used as flooring underlayment.