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FLOOR FINISHES

Classification of Floor FinishesClassification of Floor FinishesHard floor finishesSemi – hard floor finishesSoft floor finishesThe term floorings or floor finish usually refers to

all floors surface other than carpetFloors forms the basis on which the rest of the room

is plannedKind of flooring required depends on the purpose of

the room

Hard Floor FinishesHard Floor Finishes

CementTerrazzoStone (marble, granite, limestone, slate)Ceramic tilesResinWood

CementCement Cement is mixed with water to

form a paste, which is then mixed with other materials to form a hard product called concrete

TerrazzoTerrazzo

Terrazzo- Marble chipsmixed with cement uses(often used in swimmingpools)

GranolithicGranolithic

Granolithic flooring is nothing but a final coat that are used over a cement concrete floor for finishing purposes, thus making the surface resistant to wear and tear caused due to abrasion action.

STONE FLOORINGSTONE FLOORING

There are following types of stone flooring–

1-Marble flooring

2-Granite flooring

3-Kota stone flooring

Marble flooringMarble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite.

Marble flooring is commonly is provided in places of worship and in public buildings having rich specification.

CLASSIFICATION OF MARBLECLASSIFICATION OF MARBLE

WHITE MARBLEWHITE MARBLE GREEN MARBLE

PINK MARBLE BLACK MARBLE

MAKRANA

GRANITE FLOORINGGRANITE FLOORINGGranite /ˈɡrænɨt/ is a common type of felsic intrusive igneous rock which is granular and phaneritic in texture. The word "granite" comes from the Latin granum, a grain, in reference to the coarse-grained structure of such a holocrystalline rock.Granite has fine grains and it is harder than marble

TYPES OF GRANITETYPES OF GRANITE

There are mainly three types of graniteThere are mainly three types of granite--

GREEN GREEN GRANITEGRANITE RED GRANITERED GRANITE BLACK GRANITEBLACK GRANITE

KOTA STONE FLOORING Kota stone is commonly 25

to 40 mm thick. It should be hard, sound,

dense and homogeneous in texture.

Kota Stone is a fine-grained variety of limestone

it is done to obtain smooth surface.

TILED FLOORSTILED FLOORSMade of clay ( pottery), cement concrete or terrazzo. Available in different sizes and thicknesses. Commonly used in residential houses, offices, schools, hospitals and other public buildings, for floor to be laid quickly. The usefulness of tiles as a flooring material is due to

Their pleasant appearance.It eliminates the possibility of

cracks. Quick execution of flooring

SlateSlateSlate is a fine-grained, foliated,

homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism.

This is used in store rooms, kitchens, back areas and laundry

CERAMIC TILE CERAMIC TILE

Ceramic tiles are not homogeneous tiles.

Flooring made of these tiles as a basic material, is known as ceramic tile flooring.

Glazed tiles are used in kitchens and bathrooms

MATERIALS ClaySandCrushed stone

ResinResin

Synthetic resin (polyester)Some marble chips are mixed to

make it more attractiveDue to the resilience of resin

the flooring show a good recovery, inspite of shiny surface they are non-skid

Used in laundry, cold storage and back areas

Wood FlooringWood FlooringThe elegant look of hard wood

floor can add warmth and character to any room in a home

The natural characteristics of wood add depth and visual appearance that many other types of floors try to duplicate

Wooden floors can be made from the following wood:- Oak, Teak, Rosewood, Walnut, Sandal, Cedar, Honne, Mathi, Saal etc

Used in Gymnasium, Health clubs, bar and Dance floor

Semi – Hard Floor FinishesSemi – Hard Floor FinishesThermoplastic Vinyl LinoleumRubber sheets

ThermoplasticThermoplasticMade of asphalt tiles in

the form of warm, pliable slate, which hardens on cooling

VinylVinyl Manufactured from PVC or

other synthetic resins.Used on staircases and

pathways.

LinoleumLinoleumLinoleum flooring is made from

natural materials like linseed oil, recycled wood flour, cork dust and limestone. Linoleum is naturally anti-bacterial and biodegradable. If you are looking for a "green" floor for your home, linoleum is one of the best choices!

Used in linen rooms and offices

Rubber sheetsRubber sheets

Used in areas like bars and bathrooms

They are noise free

Types of carpetsTypes of carpets

Woven Tufted

Pile bonded

Needle punched

Electro statically flocked

Methods of cleaning carpetsMethods of cleaning carpetsVacuumingDry powder cleaningDry foaming cleaningRotary shampoo machinesWater extraction

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