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A tessellation or tiling is the covering of a surface, often a plane, using one or more geometric shapes, called tiles, with no overlaps and no gaps. In mathematics, tessellation can be generalized to higher dimensions and a variety of geometries.
A periodic tiling has a repeating pattern. Some special kinds include regular tilings with regular polygonal tiles all of the same shape, and semiregular tilings with regular tiles of more than one shape and with every corner identically arranged. The patterns formed by periodic tilings can be categorized into 17 wallpaper groups. A tiling that lacks a repeating pattern is called "non-periodic". An aperiodic tiling uses a small set of tile shapes that cannot form a repeating pattern. A tessellation of space, also known as a space filling or honeycomb, can be defined in the geometry of higher dimensions.
A real physical tessellation is a tiling made of materials such as cemented ceramic squares or hexagons. Such tilings may be decorative patterns, or may have functions such as providing durable and water-resistant pavement, floor or wall coverings. Historically, tessellations were used in Ancient Rome and in Islamic art such as in the Moroccan architecture and decorative geometric tiling of the Alhambra palace. In the twentieth century, the work of M. C. Escher often made use of tessellations, both in ordinary Euclidean geometry and in hyperbolic geometry, for artistic effect. Tessellations are sometimes employed for decorative effect in quilting. Tessellations form a class of patterns in nature, for example in the arrays of hexagonal cells found in honeycombs.
Hi. I'm looking for one or even two boxes of calacatta grey wall and floor tiles in the original matt finish. Wickes have discontinued them and the new version are gloss. Theyare 40 x 30cm. Product code W206956W. Thanks
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Hi Peeps
I know what all their ads and promotions say but is it actually worth while joining TTA?
Ive thought about perhaps giving it a go for a year, and at the mo they have a special offer for new independant fixer members.
cheers
Sharon
Having trawled through the internet i have stumbled across this forum and was wondering if anyone could help the dilemma we are currently facing.
We have recently purchased an old victorian terrace which is in dire needs of repair and restoration. When we took up the carpet and lino in the...
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Was out today pricing a large bathroom in an old cottage and 2 of the walls are very damp all over the wall. Its already tiled and tiles have been on over 20 years and I noticed the damp where the customer already removed some tiles. I'm surprised these tiles are still on and TBH, they are well...
Handyeire
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This is about a Victorian conversion property I am buying. I agreed purchase on condition that I fitted out 2 bathrooms.
Builder has constructed the following floor structure:
"The floor make up is as follows.
22mm chipboard glued joints and onto the Ecojoist.
6mm Accusti rubber mat laid over...
Any TTA members realised that your yrly fee does not include any lability insurance anymore.?
once your membership runs out you can get a quote from the new supplier Jelf and then the TTA give you a £50 quid refund , as if that covers liability cover :mad2:... Or you get it elsewhere and lump...
Hi,
we are fairly desperate at out condo to get our common area flooring revamped.
Right now it looks terrible after 30 years of wax and dirt the tiles look dark and in places the thick wax/dirt coating has chipped off.
We are thinking that perhaps this kind of floor would benefit from being...
anthony123
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I had a long running project in two rooms using an italian porcelain tile from Gambarelli. It was called AVALON TERRACOTTA. I now find I am about 8 12" x 12" tiles short to complete the work.
Have tried original supplier with no luck so then google and ebay again with no luck.
Any help tracking...
Rover32
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A friend and i have just done a deal on a couple of new(er) transits. Therefore his 06 hi top is up for sale.
Has a few bumps but very low mileage. Details ive beem given are as follows:
LB06CYC. Med wheel base. Med roof. 110 t280 lx on back. Engine 2.2. Heated window and mirrors. 50k on...
Hi there
Been asked by a client to look at a villa project in Italy.They can get hold of Mapei products very easily.
The tiles they have chosen for the patio are a light grey with some very light green shades and a terra cotta tile for the interior kitchen.
I've knocked worked with Mapei...
Ronster
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anyone fixed tiles from here before!!
all time first for me.
ive had an enquiry come in today and looks very interesting.
strange shaped and curved interlocking tiles with squares .
i have seen similar in guatamala but never fixed .
think they will be ultra porous
Does the TTA check companies under their associations preparation work and website info?
I only ask because a tiling company in Essex who claims to be part of the TTA recommends to PVA existing tiles before tiling over them on their website..
I hate working away so not looking forward to ,working in Yorkshire this week on a pub refit,100m2 black metros 34m2 of slate and 18m2 of geometric tiles ,couldn't think of any worse tiles to be doing on a re-fit.
Hello,
This is my first posting on a forum so firstly I hope I'm in the right one. This may be a bit of a building problem.
This is a bit long winded but here goes.
We have a kitchen project on the go in a 200 year old cottage.
The existing floor is flagstones on sand then earth.
I would...
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Hi guys,
Have a quick, open question for you all.
Business has been going incredibly well this year, certainly with all other things considered. Over the next few weeks ill be overhauling the website and doing quite a bit of other admin. One area I've been looking into is joining the TTA...
The bathroom area is about 2.5 sqm but the available area for laying an electric mat is only 1.3 sqm....apparently the best option is to have about 150w per sqm - so in my case I should look for 375w - should I go for the more powerful mats/cables? - I've seen some cables are rated 10w per...
xelaris
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