Help center glossary - PRODUCTS

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Elastomer
Flexible cross-linked macro-molecular material which readily returns to its original dimensions after deformation (see rubber)

Embossed surface
Surface with a deep relief

Expanded polyvinyl chloride floorcovering (cushioned vinyl)
Floorcovering with a transparent wear layer over a layer of foamed polyvinyl chloride carrying a printed pattern, which may be embossed in register with the printed pattern

Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Electrostatic charge that discharges itself in order to reach balance. When 2 materials with different charges come sufficiently close to each other an ESD charge occurs

Emulsion
A dispersion in which both phases are liquid

Exposure
External effects on plants and animals of weather, wind, light and chemicals, etc.

Extreme protection
Polyurethane surface treatment used for RR vinyl floor coverings (7 time sharder than ordinary vinyl)