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- Calibrated
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When a material such as stone or cement is cut or sanded so that it is uniformly thick throughout the entire slab
- Cap
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See Bull Nosing
- Casing
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A trim that usually goes around windows, doors, or entryways.
- Caulk
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A flexible product that is spread into joints to provide a water and air barrier.
- Cement Backer Unit / C.B.U.
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A layer of material that is placed between a wooden subfloor and cement flooring to provide support and a moisture barrier.
- Cement Board
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Panels of aggregate cement reinforced on each side with glass-fiber mesh.
- Cement Body Tile
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Tiles made of cement and sand.
- Ceramic
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Ceramic tile is the most common type of tile flooring. They are formed from clay and other minerals, and then fired in a kiln. Ceramic tiles are available glazed or unglazed.
- Coefficient of Friction / C.O.F.
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Refers to a surface's ability to resist objects slipping or sliding across.
- Conductive Tile
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A type of tile flooring that conducts electricity and can often transmit it safely to the ground below.
- Conventional Installation
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A tile flooring installation method using cement mortar to affix the tile to the subfloor.
- Cove
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A tile used as a trim around corners and where a baseboard would go that is concave on one edge.
- Crack
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A split or separation in the surface of a floor. Often must extend to a specific depth to be considered a crack.
- Crazing
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Small cracks or checks that interlace in the surface of a finish.
- Cure
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When properties of an adhesive or cement are changed by a chemical reaction which allows it to reach its maximum strength. This is generally done by condensation, heat, or another catalyst.
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