Definition of the term Angle Iron
A piece of iron that forms a right angle and is used to span openings and support masonry at the openings. In brick veneer, they are used to secure the…
Definition of the term Concrete Grout
A mixture of 3/8-inch pea gravel, sand, cement and water which is poured into the cells of concrete-block walls to reinforce them.
Definition of the term Flat Mold
Thin wood strips installed over the butt seam of cabinet skins.
Definition of the term Minispread
A smaller variation of a widespread faucet with separate spout and handles designed small enough to fit 4" center-to-center faucet holes.
Definition of the term Rubber Emulsion Paint
Paint, the vehicle of which consists of rubber or synthetic rubber dispersed in fine droplets in water.
Definition of the term Varnish
A thickened preparation of drying oil, or drying oil and resin suitable for spreading on surfaces to form continuous, transparent coatings, or for mixing with pigments to make enamels.
Definition of the term Angle Stop
A shutoff valve in which the inlet connects to the water supply pipe in the wall and the outlet angles 90 degrees upward toward the faucet or toilet.
Definition of the term Concrete Plain
Concrete either without reinforcement, or reinforced only for shrinkage or temperature changes.
Definition of the term Flat Paint
An interior paint that contains a high proportion of pigment and dries to a flat or lusterless finish.
Definition of the term MIP (Male Iron Pipe)
Standard threads that are on the outside of a pipe or fitting.