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CTIOA GLOSSARY

Here you will find the definitions to technical terms that relate to the tile industry. Please use the alphabet buttons below to jump down through the term list, or enter a keyword into the "Search" box to find terms and/or definitions containing your search string.  printable MS/WORD format      printable PDF format
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  Jagged edges
     Irregularities left on the edges of the tile due to the use mainly of more...

  Jasper ware
     A vitreous, opaque, colored unglazed ceramic ware having white or cont more...

  jiggering
     Forming ceramic ware from a plastic body by differential rotation of a more...

  Jitterbug
     A grate tamper for pushing coarse aggregate slightly below the surface more...

  Joint filler
     Compressible material used to fill a joint to prevent the infiltration more...

  Joint sealant
     Compressible material used to exclude water and solid foreign material more...

  Joint, control
     See Expansion joint. Joint, contraction. See Contraction joint. Joint, more...

  Jointer (concrete)
     A metal tool about 6 in. (150 mm) long and from 2 to 41/2 in. (50'to 1 more...

  Journeyman
     An experienced reliable worker who has learned his trade and works for more...