Junta

English translation: joint

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Spanish term or phrase:	Junta
English translation:	joint
Entered by:	Elisa Capelão

04:27 Feb 8, 2001

Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering

Spanish term or phrase: Junta

Context: tiles

Referred to the space between two tiles on a wall.

Kickoff

joint

Explanation:
in this specific context ( tiles) a junta is a joint.

Please see some examples:

Press Index
... large tiles when pressing. This results in a 2 to 3 mm false joint which is closed
when joining or laying the tiles with joint mortar. Thus, large mosaics can ...
bau-muenchen.de/inhalt/pressetexte-e/4_98.html

Ceilcote Corrosion Control - Bricks, Tiles, Grouts and ...
... Epoxy based cement for hollow-joint laying of tiles on sealing layers. ... Conductive
polyester based laying and joining cement for extreme chemical exposures ...
www.ceilcotecc.de/main06.htm

CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY - dictionary
... Coefficient of Friction) 176. Spacers Small plastic or wood pieces used during installation
to maintain even joint width between tiles. 177. Spacer lug Built ...
www.italytile.com/dictionary/dictionary5.html

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Elisa Capelão
Local time: 12:34

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Summary of answers provided

joint

Elisa Capelão

grout lines

trans4u (X)

Joint

adradas

grout (between tiles)

Liliana Vitor

grouting

Liliana Vitor

Answers

12 mins

joint

Elisa Capelão
Local time: 12:34
Native speaker of:

Portuguese
PRO pts in pair: 172

Grading comment

Thanks!!!!

50 mins

grout lines

Explanation:
I pastee the following info I found under:ImprovementNet America's Home Improvement Network_files

Ceramic Tile: Installing Floor Tile Next Step: Wall Underlayments
Once you've established the layout, you can start setting tile.

Be sure your floor surface is thoroughly clean of dust and debris.

Setting and Spacing Tile
Lay the first tile in a corner, twisting it a little to set it into the adhesive.
Keeping consistent spacing between the tiles is critical for straight, uniform grout lines.

Some tile are cast with spacing lugs along the edges so you can butt those up and get uniform grout lines. And some tile come pre-mounted on plastic grids so the spacing is already established.

G. Luck!

Bye

trans4u (X)
PRO pts in pair: 308

6 hrs

Joint

Explanation:
In this case, I think that the only possible word is "joint".

Good luck!

Laura

Technical Dictionary R.L. Guinle

adradas
PRO pts in pair: 11

17 hrs

grout (between tiles)

Explanation:
The "space" between the tiles is commonly referred to, simply, as "grout". While saying "between the tiles" is not incorrect, it is unnecessary, as it is understood.

Personal experience - I've assisted in a tiling project.
Instructions on the can of the grout material and trade magazines

Liliana Vitor
United States
Local time: 06:34
PRO pts in pair: 6

17 hrs

grouting

Explanation:
Hi! I also wanted to add that aside from the term "grout", which I proposed previously, one often hears the term "grouting" (referring to the same thing -- the space between the tiles)
Both are correct.
Thanks.
L. Vitor

Liliana Vitor
United States
Local time: 06:34
PRO pts in pair: 6

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