FLOOR FINISHES CERAMIC MARBLE CONCRETE
FLOOR FINISHES DEFINITION Floor finishes is a term to generically describe any finish material applied over a floor structure to provide a walking surface.
TYPES OF FLOOR COVERING
Homogenous Tiles Ceramic Tiles Mosaic Marble Concrete Terrazzo
CERAMIC TILES
Ceramic tiles are flat, thin items made of
clay, silica, fluxes, colouring and other raw materials.
Generally used to pave the floors, wall
and façade covering.
Glazed and unglazed tiles. Homogeneous and non homogeneous
tiles.
Advantages: Variety of colours, tones and textures Inexpensive Solid surface-high aesthetic value and practical Low maintenance Durable Hygienic
CERAMIC TILES
Disadvantages: Difficult and delicate to install Need skilled workers Hard and cold underfoot
Application: Living Kitchen Bathroom Balconies Terrace
Marble is limestone which was
MARBLE
formed under pressure.
Natural stone widely used in
homes and structures.
Marble cut into tile sizes twelve
(12) inches squares or less. Several types of finishes are made, polished, honed, split faced, etc.
Imported mostly from China, Spain
and Italy
Advantages: Although expensive, marble is functional and durable Aesthetic elegance Available in wide choice of designs, patterns and colours
MARBLE
Disadvantages: Need proper care Need skilled workers High maintenance Expensive Application: Entrance foyer Living/Dining Bathroom Counter top Staircase Wall finishes
CONCRETE (coloured concrete)
proven for its strength, durability, and
cost effectiveness for a variety of applications including floors, walkways, patios and driveways.
For interior and exterior floor
surfaces.
An alternative to other finishes. Decorative concrete surfaces include
coloured concrete, chemical staining, concrete stamping , etc
Advantages: Durable Affordable/viable Practical Low maintenance Versatile
CONCRETE (chemical staining)
Disadvantages: Hard and cold underfoot Requires professional installation Needs regular cleaning and re-sealing Conducts heat, cold and sound Application: Patios Driveways Porches and Entries Pool decks Stairs and Steps
CONCRETE (stamped concrete)
CONCRETE (stamped concrete) Concrete that is patterned
or textured to resemble brick, slate, stone and various other patterns and textures. It requires pouring of concrete into an allotted space and then stamping down a design or pattern before the concrete cures.
Advantages: Durable Affordable/viable – easiest method to achieve complex and intricate designs Practical Low maintenance Versatile - allows to replicate the look of other expansive materials Disadvantages: Prone to scratching and discoloration Concrete surface can easily cracks Uneven colours Need skilled workers Application: Patios Driveways Pool decks Interior flooring
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