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Types of flooring

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Common flooring materials include mud/earthen, brick, stone, cement concrete, terrazzo, mosaic, marble, granite, ceramic tiles, timber, glass, rubber/PVC/linoleum, asphalt, and carpet. Each has distinct material composition and usage.

What are the types of flooring? (Give a list of materials commonly used as floorings with a brief description of each.)

Flooring is the finished surface of a floor, laid over the structural base to give a hard, durable, level and good-looking surface. The common types are listed below.

FlooringMaterial and brief description
Mud/earthen floorRammed earth and cow-dung plaster; cheapest, rural houses
Brick floorBricks on edge or flat in sand or mortar; low cost
Stone floorSlate, sandstone, kota stone slabs on mortar; durable
Cement concrete floor1:2:4 concrete with a cement-sand punning; strong, cheap
Terrazzo floorCement and marble chips, ground and polished
Mosaic floorSmall marble or china pieces in cement, polished
Marble floorPolished marble slabs on mortar; expensive, elegant
Granite floorHard polished granite slabs; very durable
Ceramic/vitrified tile floorGlazed tiles on mortar or adhesive; hygienic, used in kitchens and baths
Timber floorBoards or parquet on joists or fixed to a base; warm
Glass floorThick glass blocks; lets light through
Rubber, PVC, linoleum, vinylSheet or tile; hospitals, offices
Asphalt/bitumen floorMastic asphalt; damp-proof, industrial
CarpetWool or synthetic fibre; comfort and sound control

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