Mosaic Tile

Related terms

• Grout

  The material that fills and seals joints between tiles. Sanded, unsanded, and epoxy grouts differ in durability and stain resistance — ep…

• Niche Tiling

  The detailed tile and waterproofing work to finish a recessed shower shelf — small cuts, a sloped sill, and a continuous membrane to keep…

• Mortar Bed

  A sloped cement base packed by hand to form a custom tiled shower floor or to set tile on a solid bed. The traditional method beneath cus…

• NKBA Clear Floor Space

  The minimum unobstructed floor area NKBA guidelines specify in front of each fixture so it can be used safely and comfortably.

• Medicine Cabinet

  A shallow mirrored cabinet, surface-mounted or recessed into the wall between studs, for small-item storage at the sink.

• One-Day / Liner Bath System

  An acrylic tub/shower liner and wall-surround system installed over existing fixtures in about a day. Low disruption and cost but cosmeti…

• Marble

  A classic bath surface for its veining, but soft and acid-sensitive — etches from common bathroom products. A high-design, higher-mainten…

• One-Piece vs. Two-Piece

  One-piece toilets fuse tank and bowl (sleek, easy to clean, costlier); two-piece bolt a separate tank on (economical, the traditional sta…