Sockelausbildung

English translation: base tile design

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German term or phrase:Sockelausbildung
English translation:base tile design
Entered by: Medway TS (X)

16:07 Nov 9, 2007
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / Tiling
German term or phrase: Sockelausbildung
Fliesenleger-, Kunststein-, Natursteinarbeiten:
- Bodenaufbauten, Flächenbegrenzungen, Höhenfestlegungen
- Detailpläne, Verlegepläne
- Verlegearten, Verfugungen, Sockelausbildung
- Materialspezifikationen, Leitprodukte
Frances Bryce
United Kingdom
Local time: 14:59
base tile design
Explanation:
http://www.die-heimwerkerseite.de/Bodenbelage/Fliesen_/Flies...

At the bottom of a tile wall you may want to put in a special base tile. It's got a flared bottom to give you a nice transition between the walls and floor.
http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/ctile/tile_8.htm
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Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 07:59
Grading comment
Thanks Kim for all your help
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4base tile design
Kim Metzger
3pedestal / base formation
Susan Zimmer


  

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pedestal / base formation


Explanation:
I've used both of these terms before and haven't heard any complaints. I'm glad you posted the question though for my benefit as well :))


Susan Zimmer
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base tile design


Explanation:
http://www.die-heimwerkerseite.de/Bodenbelage/Fliesen_/Flies...

At the bottom of a tile wall you may want to put in a special base tile. It's got a flared bottom to give you a nice transition between the walls and floor.
http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/ctile/tile_8.htm


Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 07:59
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Thanks Kim for all your help
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