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Tile Flashcards

1
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Can be made of several different materials, including vinyl, rubber, and linoleum.

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Resilient Flooring

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This is available in tiles and rolls.

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Resilient Flooring

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This is applied after the underlayment is securely fastened.

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Resilient Floor Tile

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Before application, sweep and vacuum carefully. Check to see that surfaces are smooth and joints level.

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Resilient Floor Tile

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The smoothness of the surface is extremely important.

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Resilient Floor Tile

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Over a period of time, materials will telegraph or show on the surface; even the slightest irregularities of surfaces.

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Resilient Floor Tile

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This material is especially susceptible to telegraphing.

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Linoleum

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Since there are so many materials on the market, what should you do to ensure proper installation?

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Check the manufacturers instructions

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This type of tile is made of clay, pressed into shape, and baked in an oven.

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Ceramic Tile

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Used to partially or entirely cover interior walls, such as bathrooms, showers, galleys, and corridors.

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Ceramic Tile

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11
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What are the different ceramic tiles available?

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Wall Tile, Down Corner, Edging Cap, Cove Base, Cove Base Corner, and Edging Cap

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Used extensively where sanitation, stain resistance, easy cleaning, and low maintenance is desired.

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Ceramic Tile

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The tremendous range of colors, patterns, and designs are available for this product. There are even 3D sculptured tiles.

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Ceramic Tile

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Extensive use has been made with this product for decorative effects throughout buildings, both inside and outside.

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Ceramic Tile

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How is tile classified?

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By exposure (interior or exterior) and location (walls or floors). Many tiles may be used in all locations.

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At what point are ceramic tiles kiln fired until?

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Until they have a very low absorption.

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17
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What is required of exterior ceramic tile?

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It must be frost proof.

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18
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What are the three square sizes of tile?

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4 1/4” x 4 1/2”, 6” x 6”, and 1 3/8” x 1 3/8”

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What are the three rectangle sizes of tile?

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8 1/2” x 4 1/4”, 6” x 4 1/4”, and 4 1/4” x 1 3/8”

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20
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What is the common size of sheet tile?

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1-2 SF

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What are the types of tile finishes?

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Glazed, Unglazed, Textured (matte), Glazed Porcelain, and Abrasive.

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22
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This ceramic wall tile usually has a natural clay body which is non-vitreous, 7-9% absorption, with a vitreous glaze fused to the face of the tile.

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Glazed Tile

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Ceramic mosaics have dense, non-vitreous bodies uniformly distributed through the tile.

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Unglazed Tile

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These glazed finishes may be used for light-duty floors, but should not be used for heavy traffic.

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Textured (matte)

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25
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The tiles have a smoother surface than mosaics and are denser, with an impervious body of less than 1/2 of 1% absorption.

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Glazed Porcelain

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This finish is available as an aggregate embedded in the surface or an irregular surface texture.

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Abrasive

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The resistance of ceramic tile to traffic depends primarily on base and bonding material rigidity, grout strength, hardness, and the accurate leveling and smoothness of the individual tiles in the installation.

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Mortars and Adhesives

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Used for setting ceramic tiles. Is composed of a mixture of Portland cement and sand.

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Cement Mortar

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How long should you soak your tiles for?

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At least 30 minutes. This ensures a better bond.

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30
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Is a thin bed mortar or premixed portland cement, sand, and admixtures that control the setting (hardening) time of the mortar.

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Dry-Set Mortar

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31
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Can be applied in a bed as thin as 1/8”.

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Epoxy Mortar

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32
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When the epoxy resin and hardener are mixed on the job, the resulting mixture hardens into an extremely strong, dense setting bed.

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Epoxy Mortar

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These are applied in a thin layer with a notched trowel. They are solvent based, rubber material.

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Organic Adhesives (mastics)

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34
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A poweder made from sand and cement; mixed with either water or (to increase durability) an additive.

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Grout

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35
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Available in a variety of colors.

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Grout

36
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This primary tool is a trowel with the notches at a depth recommended by the adhesive manufacturers.

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Notched Trowel

37
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Used to make straight or angled cuts in ceramic tile.

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Tile Cutter

38
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A scoring wheel makes a score across the tile surface, which can then be broken along the score line.

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Tile Cutter

39
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Is used to cut tile and stone.

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Tile Saw

40
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What is another name for Tile Saw?

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Wet Saw

41
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This uses a diamond-tipped circular blade cooled by a continuous stream of water contained in a reservoir.

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Tile Saw or Wet Saw

42
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These are used when trimming irregular shapes.

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Tile Nippers

43
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What should you do when using Tile Nippers?

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Only nip off small pieces. Attempting to nip big chunks can crack the tile.

44
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Used to force grout into the joints of the tile.

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Rubber-surface Trowel

45
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A 12” square tile equals how many square feet?

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1 SF

46
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How do you calculate the amount of 12” square tiles needed in an area?

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  1. Calculate the SF of an area. 2. Add 10% waste factor. 3. Round up to nearest whole number.
47
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How do you calculate the amount of tile needed in an area?

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  1. Calculate the SF of the area. 2. Convert to sq in (x144). 3. Divide the area by the area of the tile. 4. Add 10% waste factor.
48
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Steps for resilient floor tile layout?

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  1. Locate center of end walls.
  2. Establish a main centerline with chalk line.
  3. Layout 2nd centerline at 90° to the 1st line.
  4. Make trial layout along the lines.
49
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Steps for resilient floor tile installation?

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  1. Spread adhesive over 1/4 of work area.

2. Lay the tile.

50
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What can you use to layout second center line?

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Framing square, Triangulation Method, and 3-4-5 Method

51
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What do you do if the distance between the wall and the last tile is less than 2” or more than 8”?

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Move the centerline by half the tile width closer to the wall (ex. 4 1/2” for a 9”x9”).

52
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True or False: You should spread adhesive up to the chalk line, but not cover it.

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True

53
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Why is the spread of adhesive important?

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If too thin, the tile won’t adhere properly. If too thick, the adhesive will bleed through the joint.

54
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What is the depth of adhesive needed for tiles?

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It depends. Check with the manufacturer.

55
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How long should you let an adhesive set before laying a tile?

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It varies on the adhesive. Some start at 15 minutes, others may take longer.

56
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True or False: The tiles’ edges need to align with the chalk line.

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True

57
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True or False: When laying tile, slide the tile into place to allow a better bond.

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False. Sliding the tile causes the adhesive to work up between the joints and prevents a tight fit.

58
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How do you lay adjoining tile past the chalk line?

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Butt each tile squarely to adjoining tile, with the corners in line.

59
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How do you lay out the border tile?

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Place a loose tile over the last tile in outside row (edges should be flush). Place tile over border space and trace border line on top of flushed tile. The line on flushed tile is ready for cut and layout.

60
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If using a cross-grain pattern, what should you do to the border tile to be cut?

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Ensure the grain is running the opposite direction.

61
Q

The key to a professional looking ceramic tile job is to start working with a ___.

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Squared Off Area

62
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Most rooms do not have square corners. As a result, the 1st step to wall layout is to ___ in such a way that fractional tiles at the corners (edges) are ___.

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Mark off a square area; Approximately the same size.

63
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When laying out wall tile, begin finding the ___ you are tiling. From this corner, draw a horizontal line ___ above the low point and extend this line level across ___.

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lowest point of the wall; one full tile height; the entire width of the room.

64
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3 Steps To Wall Tile Layout

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  1. Find the low point
  2. Measure one full tile. Mark line A (hor.)
  3. Draw lines B and C (vert.) perpendicular to A. Apply tiles in squared off area.
65
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How big of an area should you spread the mastic over a wall?

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3’ by 3’

66
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How should you work the trowel?

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In an arc at a slight angle, holding it tight (so that grout can be pushed into the joints).

67
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After laying out the mastic, what comes next?

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Start tiling at either of the vertical lines and tile half the wall at a time, working in horizontal rows.

68
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True or False: Slide each tile into the mastic. This ensures the bond is consistent.

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False. The Mastic can be forced up the edges onto the tile surface.

69
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After a course of tile is installed into mastic, what should you do if a line is crooked?

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Remove all tiles in that line and apply fresh ones.

70
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How do you start layout wall tile?

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Find the lowest point in the wall. From this corner, draw a horizontal line at one whole tile height above the low spot. Mark this line all around the room.

71
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What is the wall tile horizontal reference line marked as?

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Line A

72
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What are the names of the two vertical reference lines that run perpendicular to Line A and squares off the wall to be tiled?

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Lines B and C

73
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What is a tile measuring stick used for?

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To determine the position of full width tiles in such a way that fractional tiles at each corner or edge are equal.

74
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What is filled inside the joints between the tiles?

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Grout that is selected to meet the tile requirements and exosure.

75
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What are the tile grout types?

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Portland Cement, Epoxy, Furans, and Latex.

76
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What is cement grout?

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A grout consisting of portland cement and admixtures.

77
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What is cement grout used for?

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Waterproofing, uniform in color, whiteness, shrink resistance, and fine texture than plain cement.

78
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What is drywall cement?

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It has the same characteristics of dry-set mortar and is suitable for areas of ordinary use.

79
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What does epoxy grout consist of?

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An epoxy resin and hardener.

80
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What are the benefits of epoxy grout?

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It produces a join that is stain proof, resistant to chemicals, hard, smooth, impermeable, and easy to clean.

81
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Where and why is Furan grout used?

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It is used in industrial areas requiring high resistance to acids and weak alkalis.

82
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What is a more flexible grout and less permeable finish than cement grout?

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Latex Grout

83
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How is flexible grout made?

A

It is made by introducing a latex additive into the Portland cement grout mix.

84
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All joints in wall tile should be grouted (latex) with a plastic mix of neat white cement or commercial tile grout ___ after a suitable area of tile has been set.

A

immediately

85
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When latex grout begins to dry, wipe the excess from the tiles with ___. After the grout is thoroughly dry, rinse and ___.

A

a damp rag; wipe it with a clean towel

86
Q

Non-staining caulking compound should be used at ___ between built in fixtures and tile work at the top of ceramic tile bases to ensure ___. Inside corners should be ____ before a corner bead is applied.

A

all joints; complete waterproofing; caulked

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