V
- V-Cap
- Item that is typically used to finish off a counter edge or tub deck edge; may join a horizontal run of tile with a vertical run. (See Deck)
- Valve
- Device that controls the movement of water through pipes or other passages by opening or closing ports and channels.
- Valve Body
- Part that houses the valve cartridges. Valves that are visible outside the wall or deck are considered trim.
- Vanity
- Concealed storage unit supporting a countertop and lavatory. (See Lavatory, Vessel)
- Variation
- Differences in color, veining, background, tone, and size that results from the material being a natural product.
- Vase
- Container, usually made of glass or porcelain, used for holding flowers or for decoration. (See container)
- Vein
- Layer, seam, or narrow irregular body of mineral material different from the surrounding stone.
- Vertical Bidet Fitting
- Bidet fitting in which water is emitted through a vertical spray mounted in the center of the bowl. (See Bidet)
- Vessel
- Style of lavatory that installs on the counter or partially into the counter. The portion of the fixture rising above the counter has a finished exterior. (See Lavatory)
- Vetiver
- Oil from the Caribbean that functions as a balancing tonic to the nervous system.
- Viscose
- The most common type of rayon.
- Vitamin E Acetate
- Natural anti-oxidant that promotes healthy circulation and prevents dryness. (See anti-oxidant)
- Vitreous China
- A high fired ceramic product used in the manufacturing of fixtures. This high-gloss chinaware has extremely low absorption rates, perfect for the bathroom, where there are high levels of bacteria which could penetrate the ceramic surface. (See Bidet, Fixture, Watercloset)
- Voltage
- Rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts.
- Volume Control
- Control that provides the ability to regulate the rate at which water is released from the showerhead. (See Showerhead)