estrich
9.9
A layer of sand and cement on a floor that forms a base for tiles or other coverings
- noun
- UK
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estrich
- After preparing the surface, they poured the estrich to ensure a smooth base.
Examples
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The builder applied a thick estrich before laying the new tiles.
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We need to finish the estrich in the kitchen before the flooring arrives.
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- Susan Estrich.
Synonyms
1
6.1
A layer of material under the finished floor that supports it
is a sand and cement layer applied as a base for tiles
1
7.3
A thin pad that goes under a floor or carpet to make it warmer and quieter
is a sand and cement layer applied as a base for tiles
Surface Forms
Etymology
Estrich comes from the German word Estrich, which means a thin, level layer spread over a floor. Think of it as the 'under layer' or 'bed' you pour before tiles or wood, which is why the word means a base for floor coverings.