![]() Cement BoardĪ panel normally ¼” or ½” thick made of cement, reinforced with fiberglass used as a substrate for tile installation. Helps resist staining, mold, and mildew as well as allowing movement between any adjoining surfaces. The soft, water-resistant plastic material used to seal joints and make tile joints watertight. Bullnose (Battiscopa)Ī trim tile with a rounded, finished edge. Also known as brick joint or staggered pattern. Tile installation where each row is offset for half of its length. The primary structural part of a ceramic tile, excluding the glaze. Beveled EdgeĮdge treatment is done to tile and stone that slopes the edges all the way around the surface of the tile. For a consistent look, use tiles with the same batch number in one area, especially with plain tiles. ![]() BatchĪ lot of identical tiles from the same production run. The area located between the countertop and upper cabinet in a kitchen. The material used as a base for tile installation. Other common names thin-set, glue, mud, mastic, mortar, and paste. AdhesiveĪ substance used for bonding tile to surfaces. This figure dictates where to use certain tiles and their durability with temperature fluctuations. Vitrified porcelain rates low (less than 0.5 percent), semivitrified tiles absorb 3 to 6 percent, and standard glazed wall tiles absorb 10 to 20 percent. The amount of moisture a tile absorbs expressed as a percentage. The Porcelain Enamel Institute’s abrasion scale goes from 0 (not recommended for floors) to 5 (heavy commercial) to help you determine how well a tile will wear. A tile’s ability to withstand foot traffic and friction.
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