Jul 30, 2010 07:52
13 yrs ago
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French term
Spain
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Native in: English 
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finition bouchée
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.)
tiles
Un Travertin médium de ***finition mate et bouchée*** aux bords ciselés. Un merveilleux carrelage avec des ombres voluptueuses, très pratique et très solide.
I am not sure how to translate 'bouchée' in this context.
Many thanks in advance!
Sheila
I am not sure how to translate 'bouchée' in this context.
Many thanks in advance!
Sheila
Proposed translations
(English)
| 1 | sealed finish |
Tony M
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| 4 +1 | filled finish |
Claire Nolan
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Proposed translations
4 days
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sealed finish
This might be a possible lead: according to GDT, one possible meaning of the verb 'boucher' is 'to seal' — so could these be 'sealed finish'?
When we seal wooden floors, it often seems to mean giving them a high-gloss finish (vitrification, tantamount to varnish, up to a point) — could that be the contrast they are making here with merely 'lisse'?
I think there is a special process associated with tiles etc., but I suspect the underlying idea is the same, and so, possibly, the term too.
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Note added at 5 days (2010-08-04 15:51:57 GMT) Post-grading
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I think Clanola's suggestion of 'filled' is equally valid, and cf. 'enduit de bouchage' for 'filler' (Polyfilla etc.)
When we seal wooden floors, it often seems to mean giving them a high-gloss finish (vitrification, tantamount to varnish, up to a point) — could that be the contrast they are making here with merely 'lisse'?
I think there is a special process associated with tiles etc., but I suspect the underlying idea is the same, and so, possibly, the term too.
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Note added at 5 days (2010-08-04 15:51:57 GMT) Post-grading
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I think Clanola's suggestion of 'filled' is equally valid, and cf. 'enduit de bouchage' for 'filler' (Polyfilla etc.)
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you both for your answers. In the end, although I used 'sealed' in my translation, I'm still not 100% sure about this one. The client suggested it might be 'rough' (finish) in English. But I don't know if that is correct either. I suspect it might be 'sealed'. Anyway, I won't put this in the glossary just in case. Thanks again! Sheila"
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3 hrs
filled finish
Brushed & Unfilled Travertine Tiles
Brushed & UNFILLED Travertine Tiles producing with RayanStones will come in many different color and sizes. We mostly produce our Brushed and Unfilled travertine in cross cut and but vein cut tiles would be available as well. Some clients prefer FILLED tiles, we supply that as well. Easy installation for all Flooring, bathroom, kitchen, wall, pool, garden and paving is our aim. Iranian / Persian travertin tiles are our routine natural stone products.
http://rayanstones.com/travertine-tiles/brushed-unfilled-tra...
Turkish travertine tile and tile travertine originated from Mideast. Comparing to marble or granite, tile travertine has an unique property - porous. The holes on travertine and tile are visible even after being filled. The most popular color of travertine tiles is earth tone such as beige or cream although more bright and complicated colors are available. Veining of colorful travertine tiles can be rather complicated, resulting in significant color variations even within the same batch and making travertine tile floors and walls very decorative and attractive. There are many finish options for travertine tiles, among which "filled and honed" is most commonly used.
http://www.amlinkmarble.com/tile-travertine.htm
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Note added at 5 days (2010-08-04 11:12:08 GMT) Post-grading
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http://www.stone-network.com/travertine_tiles.html
Turkish Travertine Tiles products. Main product for travertine floors; Filled travertine tiles in different sizes, finishes and colours.
Available Finishes;
Filled & Honed Travertine Tiles,
Filled & Polished Travertine Tiles,
Filled & Honed & Chipped Edge Travertine Tiles,
Filled & Honed & Bevelled Edge Travertine Tiles,
Filled & Honed Travertine Bullnose Skirtings,
Filled & Polished Travertine Slabs.
http://www.turkishtravertinetiles.com/filled_travertine
There are MANY references on line to ''filled finish''. A google search will display this.
Brushed & UNFILLED Travertine Tiles producing with RayanStones will come in many different color and sizes. We mostly produce our Brushed and Unfilled travertine in cross cut and but vein cut tiles would be available as well. Some clients prefer FILLED tiles, we supply that as well. Easy installation for all Flooring, bathroom, kitchen, wall, pool, garden and paving is our aim. Iranian / Persian travertin tiles are our routine natural stone products.
http://rayanstones.com/travertine-tiles/brushed-unfilled-tra...
Turkish travertine tile and tile travertine originated from Mideast. Comparing to marble or granite, tile travertine has an unique property - porous. The holes on travertine and tile are visible even after being filled. The most popular color of travertine tiles is earth tone such as beige or cream although more bright and complicated colors are available. Veining of colorful travertine tiles can be rather complicated, resulting in significant color variations even within the same batch and making travertine tile floors and walls very decorative and attractive. There are many finish options for travertine tiles, among which "filled and honed" is most commonly used.
http://www.amlinkmarble.com/tile-travertine.htm
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Note added at 5 days (2010-08-04 11:12:08 GMT) Post-grading
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http://www.stone-network.com/travertine_tiles.html
Turkish Travertine Tiles products. Main product for travertine floors; Filled travertine tiles in different sizes, finishes and colours.
Available Finishes;
Filled & Honed Travertine Tiles,
Filled & Polished Travertine Tiles,
Filled & Honed & Chipped Edge Travertine Tiles,
Filled & Honed & Bevelled Edge Travertine Tiles,
Filled & Honed Travertine Bullnose Skirtings,
Filled & Polished Travertine Slabs.
http://www.turkishtravertinetiles.com/filled_travertine
There are MANY references on line to ''filled finish''. A google search will display this.
Peer comment(s):
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kashew
: My sympathies! Should at least be the Glossary entry - for the future.
4 days
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Oh, it happens, kashew; thanks. /Nice idea.
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Discussion
J'ai trouvé ce site internet qui explique un peu comment on protège la surface des carreaux:
http://www.terrafirmatiles.co.uk/technical_advice.cfm
Thanks again!
Sheila
When we seal wooden floors, it often seems to mean giving them a high-gloss finish (vitrification, tantamount to varnish, p to a point) — could that be the contrast they are making here with merely 'lisse'?
ASPECT SURFACE : finition lisse ou ***bouchée***, brossée.
Toutes couleurs émaillées ou patinées.
So, basically it's the finish of the tiles that is being described in the above case.
Here is a link to the stone tiles described in the example in my question:
http://www.pierresnaturelle.fr/special_offers.lasso?-session...
HTH
Thanks again!
Sheila
BTW, what is a 'travertin'? ;-)