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A joint or articulation (or articular surface) is the connection made between bones in the body which link the skeletal system into a functional whole. They are constructed to allow for different degrees and types of movement. Some joints, such as the knee, elbow, and shoulder, are self-lubricating, almost frictionless, and are able to withstand compression and maintain heavy loads while still executing smooth and precise movements. Other joints such as sutures between the bones of the skull permit very little movement (only during birth) in order to protect the brain and the sense organs. The connection between a tooth and the jawbone is also called a joint, and is described as a fibrous joint known as a gomphosis. Joints are classified both structurally and functionally.

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    webber joint silicone

    i was,nt aware webber did matching silicone for there grouts
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    indian limestone expansion silicone joint

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    • expansion joint limestone silicone usa
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    Corner joint where two tiled walls meet

    Hi again What do you recommend to do at the corner joints between two tiled walls? a. Use grout b. Use a silicone type Mark
    • mmdowson
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    • corner joint tiled usa wall walls where
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    • Forum: America Tile Forum
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    Expansion joint help please.

    Hi chaps,any help much appreciated on this,as it could end up costly.I have a Job consisting of Approx 66M2 330x600 ceramic floor tile.It is being layed on a 65mm screed with a wet underfloor system.Im laying detrimat but I'm concerned re.expansion joints. The job is a kitchen 4.5mx8m the...
    • steve m w
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    • expansion help joint please usa
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    • Forum: America Tile Forum
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    Minimum joint with epoxy grout

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    • epoxy epoxy grout grout joint tile grout usa
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    • Forum: America Tile Forum
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    Joint sizes

    Hi all I cant find the right section in bs 5385. Can anyone tell me the maximum bay size for 600x600 porcelaine and the minimum grout jointsize for the same size tiles. If possile can anyone poit me to the right section in the standards. Thanks Alan
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    Clarification on expansion joint on opus floor

    Im in need of some advice as this will be my largest job. Its 45m2 of travertine in opus lay over 3 rooms and am looking for the best method of inserting expansion joints as I tae it a floor that size will require them wheither it be an expansion joint which will be straight and break up pattern...
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    Where would you put expansion joint?

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    • 1justin
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    Travertine. Some Q's but mostly uncoupling/decoupling at slab joint

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    • Forum: America Tile Forum
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    Weber joint pro grout.

    Just used the NEW!! Weber joint Pro grout yesterday.. this isn't released on the market yet but is soon. The colour i tried out was Limestone and was really a soft creamish in colour.. The Weber joint pro has virtually no sand in it and has taken a while to get this right.. but the outcome...
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    • adhesive grout joint tile grout usa weber weber adhesive
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    • Forum: America Tile Forum
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    Wall tiles to Floor tiles joint

    Hi Guys, what is the correct method of finishing of the joint between the wall tiles and the floor tiles? Is it colour matched silicon as in internal corners or just grout as normal. Tile wall first or floor first whats the preference Wall tiles are 400 x 200 laying in brick pattern and...
    • richardkear
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    • Forum: America Tile Forum
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    Expansion joint query

    I'm doing a floor tomorrow, I have got to include a 1.5m expansion joint where a small concrete section joins the main t&g floor, the problem is that if i put the tiles straight at the base units opposite, the the expansion joint will over lap the gap by about 3cm at one end, would I get away...
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    Tiling over concrete/suspended floor joint

    Hi all, Great forum! I am after some advice as I am having an extension built and the new room will be half suspended wooden floor and concrete floor and my builder is concerned about there being movement which could cause the tiles to crack. Obviously the wooden floor will be made sound and...
    • danblez
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    Ply with no expansion joint photos...

    just a warning to members the disasters that can occur from using PLY ! :ban:
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    • expansion joint ply usa
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    • Forum: America Tile Forum
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    Movement Joint

    I've got a job coming up to tile new extension to dining room. I've got plenty of time as new screed not even laid yet. Do i need a movement joint where existing screed meets new? I have googled but am having probs identifing which type to go for (schulter) and who actually sells it. This is...
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    Expansion Joint In Wall Corners

    Hello, I'm curious, when tiling into corners, is their any particular reccomendation for gaps? I was trying to cut my 8mm ceramic into the corners with a couple of mm to keep it neat, and the silicone bead size in keeping with my grout joint? Am I ok, or do I need to leave a bigger gap...
    • JedMc
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    • corners expansion joint usa wall
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    • Forum: America Tile Forum
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    Expansion joint with opus pattern????

    Ive just been to see a 50m2 floor to be tiled in mixed size limestone. The area is a 7mx7m square room and the screed is Gyvlon with wet uf heating. I was just going to use ditra mat but wondered if this would be enough, obviously expansion joints would be highly visible due to having to...
    • Nibbles75
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    • expansion joint opus pattern usa
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    • Forum: America Tile Forum
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    1mm joint madness

    I know Sean wrote about this last week, and I have my own opinion about this stupidity, that is now in fashion. Its like a epidemic upon us, the clients have all got 1mm mind madness, and its got to be stopped or someone will get hurt. Today I had an idiot surveyor on the phone wanting a toilet...
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    Movement Joint??

    Got a job coming up soon where they have built a new extension to the existing kitchen. The floor will be tiled throughout the existing kitchen and the new extension using large format porcelain tiles. The floor to the new extension has been screeded upto the same height of the existing kitchen...
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    Do I need an expansion joint?

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