INTERIOR FINISHES FOR CONSTRUCTION.pptx

INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION FINISHES

1. INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION FINISHES

2. CHOOSING THE RIGHT MATERIALS Comfort and functionality Acoustic and thermal insulation Safety Ease of maintenance and durability Aesthetics and personality

3. FINISHING Defined as the final layer which protect and fix the surface of the building elements. Plays an important role both visually and psychologically. Purpose of finishing Fix the surface To coat wall, floor and Ceiling in order to create a suitable appearance To protect the construction from effects of water, heat, moisture.

4. WALL FINISHES  A wall is defined as an architectural structure with a height and length forming an enclosure. The prior function of wall is to separate spaces from each other vertically, but depending on the structural system of the building it may also carry loads. Wall has to protect the space against the effects of water, moisture, heat, noise, light, fire, etc. FLOOR FINISHING Floor is the horizontal structural element of the building. The prior function of floor is load-bearing. It increases the strength by connecting the walls in solid masonry systems. At skeleton systems it has to carry its own load and transfer it to the system. It also has to be resistant to some effects such as; heat, water, moisture and noise, according to its location in building.

5. CEILING FINISHES Ceiling is defined as the upper limit of a room or any enclosed space . If it does not have any equipment, such as HVAC or installation, it is usually straight and can be solved easily. But if the ceiling has an acoustic, HVAC, lighting or sprinkler system equipment on it, a suspended ceiling has to be created in order to hide the system.