Glossary · Bathroom terms

Granite

Definition

Natural stone used for vanity tops; durable but porous and needs periodic sealing. Small bath quantities make premium slabs more affordable than in kitchens.

Source: Wikipedia — Granite

Where this comes up on this site

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    A poured concrete floor or foundation surface. Moving plumbing in a slab-on-grade home means saw-cutting and patching concrete — a signif…

  • Vanity

    The bathroom cabinet that houses the sink and provides storage and counter space. The bath equivalent of the kitchen's base-cabinet run a…

  • Vanity Top

    The countertop on the vanity, often with an integrated or undermount sink. Common materials are quartz, cultured marble, and solid surface.

  • Half Bath / Powder Room

    A bathroom with only a toilet and sink, no bathing fixture. Adds resale value and is the smallest, lowest-cost bathroom to add.

  • Grab Bar

    A wall-mounted safety bar anchored into blocking for support near the toilet and in the shower/tub. Even where not required, in-wall bloc…

  • Hand-Held Shower

    A showerhead on a flexible hose, often on a slide bar. Valuable for cleaning, bathing children/pets, and seated/accessible bathing.

  • GFCI (Bath)

    Ground-fault circuit interrupter protection, required by code on all bathroom receptacles, that cuts power instantly on a fault near wate…

  • Heated (Radiant) Floor

    Electric mats or hydronic tubing under the tile that warm the floor. A popular bath upgrade installed during the floor build; electric ma…

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