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| Carpet
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The general designation for the textiles used as floor coverings. |
| Carpet backing
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Fabrics or yarns forming the back of the carpet as opposed to the carpet pile or face. In tufted carpets, there are two backings. |
| Carpet cushion
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A variety of materials placed under carpet to provide softness and longer wear when it is walked on. In some cases, the carpet cushion is attached to the carpet when it is manufactured. Terms also used. |
| Carpet flange
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Decorative trim piece that is used around an electrical box that is flush into the floor. |
| Carpet pan
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Extension in an underfloor raceway, which is designed to bring an electrical junction box cover level with the carpet or other flooring. |
| Carpet pile
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Fibers that form the upper surface of carpet. |
| Carpet squares
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Loose laid or self-adhesive backed "tiles" of carpet. |
| Carport
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The roof that covers a parking area, normally next to a house. |
| Carriage
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The horizontal part of the stringers of a stair that supports the treads. |
| Carriage ball bearings
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Carriage ball bearings are relatively maintenance free bearings that provide for smoother operation of radial arm saw carriage arms. |
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