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Lacquer

A liquid made of shellac dissolved in alcohol drying to form a hard protective coating.

Lacunar

Ceiling made up of vaults or recessed panels.

Lacunaria

A recessed panel in a ceiling.

Lally Column

A hollow steel column, frequently filled with concrete.

Laminate

Forming a product by bonding two or more layers of materials together.

Laminated Wood

Product made by bonding layers of veneer or lumber with adhesives.

Landing

A level part of stairways between flights of stairs or at the end of a flight of stairs.

Landing Terrazzo

A staircase landing with terrazzo tiles mounted to its surface.

Landscape

Improving a site by modification of the terrain, the planting of trees, shrubs and ground cover.

Latex Paint
Paint that uses latex as a binder.

Linseed Oil

A drying oil, originating from flaxseed used in paint, lacquer and varnishes.

Low Consumption Toilet

A toilet designed to use a very small amount of water for each flush.