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Tiles Flashcards

1
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composed mostly of quartz sand

A

sandstone

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consist of a blended composition of thermoplastic binder, fillers and pigments

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Vinyl

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tiny sized tiles. inlay design with tiles smaller than 2x2”

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mosaic

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4
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mixture of materials include natural stones like marble, quartz, and granite

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terrazzo

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5
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from natural clay. tiles created from a porous and easily shamed clay with a high iron content. reddish/brown color

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terracotta

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6
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aka agglomerate or engineered tiles, are a material made from a combination of resin, quarts, sand.

93% quartz
7% resin

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quartzite

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7
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made from highly condensed and solid igneous rock.
30% quartz
60% feldspar

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granite

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8
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mixture of sand, cement, color pigment and a marble powder that is poured into metal molds

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cement

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9
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metamorphic rock formed by alteration of limestone or dolomite often irregularly colored by impurities

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marble

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10
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also made from clay but tends to be made using denser types of clay than ceramic

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porcelain

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11
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produced from quarried clay. materials used are clay, feldspar, pottery stone, silica sand, and talc

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ceramic

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12
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What is Minton associated with?

A

VICTORIAN ENGLAND

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13
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What is the primary material for producing ceramic and terracotta tiles?

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CLAY

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14
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These tiles are known for brightly colored, hand-painted designs

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Majolica tiles

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15
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GLAZED CERAMIC TILES OR POTTERY WITH BRIGHT, COLORFUL FINISHES

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faience

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16
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What is the purpose of glazing tiles?

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TO COAT THEM WITH LIQUID GLASS FOR A GLOSSY, STAIN-RESISTANT SURFACE

17
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THESE PROVIDE GUIDANCE OR WARNINGS FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS

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Tactile tiles

18
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What is a common size for subway tiles?

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3” X 6”

19
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what tile: PATTERNS ARE CREATED WITH COLORED CLAYS, NOT PAINT OR GLAZE

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encaustic tiles

20
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Where are Machucca tiles traditionally made?

A

PHILIPPINES

21
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Where do delft tiles originate?

A

NETHERLANDS

Materials IN 2121 (11 decks)

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