Bicol Region. is one of the 17 regions of the Philippines. Bicol (also spelled Bikol) is composed of four provinces in the Bicol Peninsula, the southeastern end of Luzon island, and two island-provinces adjacent to the peninsula.
Velour is a fabric which is somewhat similar to velvet. It has thick and soft nap which gives it a luxurious touch. Velour is a knit which changes the properties of this fabric. Velour can be used as upholstery, clothing, cloth diapers and pillowcases.
Once installed, however, vinyl flooring forms tightly to the surface beneath it, showing uneven patches, bumps and depressions. Luan, a thin plywood underlayment material, is lightweight and easy to install. While luan provides a smooth surface on which to install vinyl, it's not suitable for all types of vinyl flooring. Luan as Underlayment Luan is 1/4 inch thick and it comes in 4-by-8 sheets. Made from mahogany, luan is manufactured by layering thin strips of mahogany at right angles and bonding them together under pressure to form large panels. Each luan panel has a rough side and a smooth side. The smooth side faces upward when installing luan as an underlayment.