Other Skilled Trades Floor Covering Installation 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What adhesive is commonly used for vinyl plank flooring installation?
- Epoxy
- Pressure-sensitive adhesive (Correct answer)
- Contact cement
- Latex adhesive
Correct answer: Pressure-sensitive adhesive
Pressure-sensitive adhesive is used for vinyl plank flooring because it remains tacky after drying and allows repositioning.
Question 2: What is the recommended acclimation time for hardwood flooring before installation?
- 1–2 hours
- 3–5 days (Correct answer)
- 2 weeks
- 1 month
Correct answer: 3–5 days
Hardwood flooring should acclimate for 3–5 days in the installation environment to prevent expansion or contraction after installation.
Question 3: What tool is designed specifically for cutting carpet in a straight line?
- Utility knife
- Row-running knife (Correct answer)
- Knee kicker
- Power stretcher
Correct answer: Row-running knife
A row-running knife cuts carpet in straight lines by following the carpet rows for a clean, consistent cut.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of a knee kicker in carpet installation?
- To cut carpet
- To stretch carpet onto tack strips (Correct answer)
- To apply adhesive
- To seam carpet sections
Correct answer: To stretch carpet onto tack strips
A knee kicker is used to stretch carpet short distances and secure it onto the tack strip along walls.
Question 5: What is typically required before installing ceramic tile over a wood subfloor?
- Primer coat
- Cement board (Correct answer)
- Laminate underlayment
- Moisture-blocking paint
Correct answer: Cement board
Cement board is installed over wood subfloor before ceramic tile to provide a stable, non-flexing, moisture-resistant substrate.
Question 6: What is the purpose of expansion gaps in hardwood floor installation?
- Aesthetic appeal
- To allow for wood movement with humidity changes (Correct answer)
- For air circulation under the floor
- For drainage in wet areas
Correct answer: To allow for wood movement with humidity changes
Expansion gaps allow hardwood flooring to expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity without buckling.
Other Skilled Trades Floor Covering Installation 1
What adhesive is commonly used for vinyl plank flooring installation?