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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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    Doing a 45msq floor this week, i know i'v got to put a movement joint in, but the problem is that its chiseled edge porcelain, in a opus pattern and a straight joint will look terrible. I was thinking would it be possible for me to use the grout joint and just fill it with silicon so the movment...
  2. M

    expansion joint needed?

    do i need an expansion joint of any type on a floor i'm laying next week? it's ufh then slc on solid concrete, tiles are 600 x 600 porcelain (on flexi addy of course) room is approx 60m2 (L - shape) 42 ft at its widest. many thanks:thumbsup:
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    • expansion joint needed usa
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    • Forum: America Tile Forum
  3. S

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    • grout joint tile grout usa
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    • Forum: America Tile Forum
  4. B

    BAL MicroColour wide joint

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    • Brindle
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    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    expansion joint needed by novice!

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    • negsy26
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    • expansion joint needed usa
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    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  6. P

    silicone joint between tiles and worktop ??

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    • paulyoung666
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    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  7. K

    will Ditramat bridge a joint?

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    Silicone Joint Headache

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  9. M

    Expansion joint / cold joint

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  10. Q

    FOR SALE - Homelux Waterproof matting 2 wall rolls, 1 floor roll + joint tape

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    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
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    Advice on expansion joint?

    Hi, I'm a fairly new tiler, trained at STC Harlow, and have been steadily building up my business over the past few months but mainly on small jobs. Done a few bathrooms, kitchens, small floors. Went to look at a job this evening, tiling almost the whole downstairs of a house, kitchen, L-shape...
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  12. S

    Expansion / Movement Joint Question?

    Hi All I finally completed tiling my bathroom (4 walls and a floor) and now I'm ready to start grouting but before I start I have a a couple of questions regarding the movement joints that I hope someone here can answer. 1) When applying the grout, can you recommend any techniques for...
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  13. B

    Expansion joint needed or not?

    Doing a shop floor over the weekend, Its a wooden floor measuring 8m x 5m (40sq/m), using 1000 x 500 and 500 x 500 porcelain, skirting to go on after tiling completed so a expansion joint can be incorporated around the edge, Is a expansion joint needed along the 8m part of the floor? or is every...
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  14. G

    Expansion joint in Roma Opus or French Pattern Travertine

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    • gontarek
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    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  15. S

    Expansion Joint

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    • Scott the tiler
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    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  16. A

    Travertine- bal wide joint superflex or slurry grout

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    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  17. N

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    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  18. L

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    • Leatherface
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  19. M

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  20. S

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