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- Gallon Capacity
- Amount of water (in gallons) which a bathtub can hold. (See Bathtub)
- Gallons Per Flush (Gpf)
- Volumetric flow rate in gallons per flush, for the consumption of water by a watercloset. (See Watercloset)
- Gallons Per Minute (Gpm)
- Volumetric flow rate in gallons per minute, for the consumption of water by a watercloset. (See Watercloset)
- Gang Saw
- Mechanical device used to cut stone blocks into slabs of pre-determined thickness. Also known as a frame saw.
- Gasket
- Flat device usually made of fiber or rubber used to provide a watertight seal.
- Gauge
- Dimensions of a tile or stone thickness. (See Calibrated)
- Ginger
- Root with a spicy aroma that has a warming effect on the body and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Gingko Biloba
- Plant with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that is traditionally used in Chinese medicine. (See anti-oxidant)
- Gland Cover
- Decorative covering, which conceals the joint between the handle and the cartridge. (See cartridge)
- Glass Shade
- Light fixture shade made of glass. (See shade)
- Glaze
- 1. Glossy, water-resistant coating that protects the surface of nonporous, vitreous china plumbing fixtures. (See Fixtures, Vitreous China) 2. Coloring technique used in the finishing process of furniture to highlight the grain characteristics of wood or to give a high sheen to leather. 3. Glass compound colored with metal oxide which bonds chemically to clay or bisque when fired. (See bisque, clay)
- Glaze Firing
- Process whereby the glaze layer is applied to ceramic bisque. (See Bisque, Ceramic, Glaze)
- Glaze Type
- Type of glaze defined by its characteristics (e.g., crackle, solid, layered, matte, translucent). (See Crackle, Glaze, Matte, Translucent)
- Glazed Edge
- Finishing a piece of tile with glaze on the edge. (See Glaze)
- Glossy
- Very shiny, reflective surface.
- Glycerides
- Lipids (fats) that consist of glycerol molecule and one, two, or three fatty acids.
- Glycerin
- Liquid derived from vegetable oils that is a humectant, natural emollient and conditions the skin.
- Gold Finish
- Finish of the precious yellow metallic element, which is highly malleable and ductile, and not subject to oxidation or corrosion.
- Gooseneck Faucet
- Fitting characterized by a high arching spout or curved, u-shaped spout, which allows for more room in the sink. (See Faucet, Sink)
- Grab Bar
- Safety bar attached to a wall near a bathtub or shower to provide a handgrip.
- Granite
- Architectural building stone of igneous rock comprised mainly of quartz, graphite, mica, and other minerals.
- Grapefruit
- Natural antiseptic and antibacterial property that promotes smooth, healthier-looking skin.
- Green Tea
- Tea that contains a high concentration of anti-oxidants. (See anti-oxidant)
- Grid
- Pattern of repeatedly spaced horizontal and vertical lines forming squares.
- Grooming Bar
- Wall-mounted unit comprising of a mirror, soap dish, hook, and bar used for personal care needs. (See soap dish, hook)
- Grout
- Material used to fill the surface spaces between installed tiles thereby creating the common bond that unifies the installation.
- Grout Residue
- Thin film remaining on the tile surface after grouting. (See Grout)
- Guest Towel
- Small, decorative towel used for display in a bath. (See towel)