Absorbent material used for cleaning and soaking up liquids
Sponge mop
Sponge twist
Heavy texture style, also called a Spanish swirl, which uses plaster, stucco or drywall to produce circular swirls.
Spore
The body of a microscopic size reproductive cell of non-flowering plants, such as ferns, fungi (mushrooms) and mosses. This corresponds to seed in the higher plants. (These plants do not produce seeds.).
Sport
A plant which shows a marked and inheritable change from its parent; a "mutation" in Mother Nature.
Spot priming
A method for protecting localized spots. The only areas primed are those that require additional protection due to rusting or peeling of the former coat.
Spot zoning
Zoning a portion of land in a given area for different purposes than its surrounding functions.
Spots
Small pieces of tile placed on a wall or floor surface to align the screeds or setting bed. Spots of casting plaster also may be used.
Spotting
Using joint compound to cover exposed fastener heads used in wallboard installation, to produce a smooth finish.
