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Floor finish, wall cladding, floor finishing materials

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Floor finish is the top layer of a floor, giving a hard, durable, attractive surface. Wall cladding is a non-structural covering fixed to walls for decoration, weather protection and insulation. Common floor finishing materials include cement concrete, terrazzo, marble, granite, ceramic/vitrified tiles, timber, PVC, vinyl, rubber, linoleum and carpet.

What do you mean by floor finished and wall cladding? Mention some common floor finishing materials.

Floor finish

The floor finish is the top layer of a floor, laid over the base concrete or slab, to give a hard, smooth, durable and attractive surface that resists wear and is easy to clean.

Wall cladding

Wall cladding is a non-structural covering of stone, tile, brick, timber, metal or glass fixed to the face of a wall (inside or outside) for decoration, protection from weather and sometimes for thermal and sound insulation. It does not carry the building load.

Common floor finishing materials

  • Cement concrete / cement punning.
  • Terrazzo and mosaic.
  • Marble, granite, slate, kota stone.
  • Ceramic and vitrified tiles.
  • Timber boards, parquet.
  • PVC, vinyl, rubber, linoleum.
  • Carpet.
  • Brick and mud (low-cost floors).

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