0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can a octagon tile a flat surface alone?
A regular octagon cannot tile a flat surface, it needs squares as fillers. An irregular octagon can tile a flat surface alone.
Which regular polygons will fit together to tile a flat surface?
Triangles, squares and hexagons. That is if they all have to be the same. If you use different regular polygons, you can tile a flat surface with triangles and 12-sides or with squares and 8-sides for example.
Which regular polygons will not tile a surface?
An [equilateral] triangle, square and hexagon are the only regular polygons which, by themselves, will tile a surface.
Can copies of a decagon be used to tile a surface?
Yep. ^.^
Can you tile a surface with a regular hexagon?
Yes you can. Envision a beehive - it is made of regular hexagons.
Can a octagon tile a flat surface alone?
A regular octagon cannot tile a flat surface, it needs squares as fillers. An irregular octagon can tile a flat surface alone.
What type of underlayment do you need when installing tile floor?
Before installing tile flooring, you need a clean FLAT surface. Tile is not a flexible material so the flat surface ensures the tile will match up correctly. You also need to sand the underneath flooring so that the grout and tile cement will be able to form a cohesive nature with tile and permanently fix the tile to the surface.
Which regular polygons will fit together to tile a flat surface?
Triangles, squares and hexagons. That is if they all have to be the same. If you use different regular polygons, you can tile a flat surface with triangles and 12-sides or with squares and 8-sides for example.
When were ancient roman mosaics made?
Mosaics are made of small pieces of tile which form a design or a picture. This picture is affixed to a flat surface, usually a floor. You can liken them to our present day ceramic tile floors.Mosaics are made of small pieces of tile which form a design or a picture. This picture is affixed to a flat surface, usually a floor. You can liken them to our present day ceramic tile floors.Mosaics are made of small pieces of tile which form a design or a picture. This picture is affixed to a flat surface, usually a floor. You can liken them to our present day ceramic tile floors.Mosaics are made of small pieces of tile which form a design or a picture. This picture is affixed to a flat surface, usually a floor. You can liken them to our present day ceramic tile floors.Mosaics are made of small pieces of tile which form a design or a picture. This picture is affixed to a flat surface, usually a floor. You can liken them to our present day ceramic tile floors.Mosaics are made of small pieces of tile which form a design or a picture. This picture is affixed to a flat surface, usually a floor. You can liken them to our present day ceramic tile floors.Mosaics are made of small pieces of tile which form a design or a picture. This picture is affixed to a flat surface, usually a floor. You can liken them to our present day ceramic tile floors.Mosaics are made of small pieces of tile which form a design or a picture. This picture is affixed to a flat surface, usually a floor. You can liken them to our present day ceramic tile floors.Mosaics are made of small pieces of tile which form a design or a picture. This picture is affixed to a flat surface, usually a floor. You can liken them to our present day ceramic tile floors.
Can you cover rough slate tiles with linoleum?
Linoleum must be on a firm flat surface. It is recommended that the tile be removed.
How far does a ball roll on tile?
The distance a ball rolls on tile would depend on factors such as the initial velocity, surface friction, and angle of inclination. In general, the smoother the tile surface and the greater the initial velocity, the farther the ball will roll.
Can you tile over kitchen carpet?
Not really...for tile to be properly set it must be on a hard surface. A carpeted surface will not provide the hard surface needed for tile to properly bond.
Can you tile over fireplace tiles?
Though people do tile over tile, it's really not recommended. The underlying surface can make or break a tile installation. Preparing that surface is the most important step. So I'd remove the old tile, prepare the surface properly and then install your new tile. This will insure the long lasting beauty of your fireplace tile.
Which regular polygons will not tile a surface?
An [equilateral] triangle, square and hexagon are the only regular polygons which, by themselves, will tile a surface.
Can you tile over wall tiles?
It is best to remove the wall tiles. You need a flat service and a lot of times old tile will not be perfectly flat. If you remove the tiles you will have a good base to tile on. If you don't want to remove the tiles you may be able to add a backer board on top of the old tile and then tile on that.
Will a ball bounce higher on tile or carpet?
A ball will typically bounce higher on a hard surface like tile compared to a soft surface like carpet. This is because the hard surface allows for less energy to be absorbed upon impact, resulting in a higher bounce.
How do you tile over a brick surface?
In light of the brick being so porous, I would apply a 'thin set' over the brick surface and allow to dry; ensuring the thin set is kept flat, smooth and all voids have been filled. Once dry, then move forward with your standard tile mortar and install the tiles.
