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Tiles
Any of various thin slabs or bent pieces of baked clay, sometimes painted or glazed, used for various purposes, as to form one of the units of a roof covering, floor, or wall.
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cove
Building materials; Tiles
A trim tile with one edge a concave radius. Used to form a junction between the bottom wall course and the floor or to form an inside corner.
cure
Building materials; Tiles
The time period that a tile installation setting material must be undisturbed and allowed to set for it to reach full strength.
epoxy adhesive
Building materials; Tiles
A two part adhesive system consisting of epoxy resin and epoxy hardener. Used for bonding ceramic tile or stone to backing material.
floating
Building materials; Tiles
A method of aligning mortar with the float strips or screeds using a straightedge.
quarry tile
Building materials; Tiles
An ceramic square piece of clay or earth that has a natural earthen look. It can be used for floors and walls.
