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- Masonry Cement
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A mixture of cement with hydrated lime added to increase the workability.
- Medium Duty Tile
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Tile that meets specific standards and is suitable for medium traffic areas.
- Mexican Paver Tile
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A terracotta-like tile flooring that is usually unglazed and is available in many colors and textures.
- Moldings
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Trims used to cover expansion gaps or to transition to another flooring surface.
- Monocottura
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Tiles fired in a single setting at temperatures in excess of 2000F.
- Mortar
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A cementious mixture that also contains sand, water, and lime, used to adhere masonry such as ceramic tile or stone to the surface beneath.
- Mosaic
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A pattern or irregular design created with small pieces of flooring.
- Mosaic Tile
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Small tiles usually less than six square inches, usually pieced together to form patterns or irregular designs.
- Mounted Tile
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Tile that is pre-mounted either on the surface or on the backside on mesh, paper, resin, or another material.
- Mud
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A slang term for mortar made of sand and cement.
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