Wall finishes

WALL FINISHING TECHNIQUES

1. WALL FINISHES BY-DEVESH TRIPATHI

2. As the name wall finishes itself suggests that it is finish given to the wall to enhance the interior or exterior look of the structure. Wall finishes used for the interiors are quite delicate and need maintenance. Wall finishes provide a decorative skin to conceal building components including structural members, insulation, ductwork, pipes, and wires. Good wall finishes are plumb and straight. Surfaces may be smooth or textured and better wall finishes are durable. Some wall finishes are versatile, taking decorative finishes such as stain, paint or wallpaper readily. Walls may make a decorating statement, or may be simply background. In some cases, the combustibility of wall finishes may be an issue. In kitchens and bathrooms, resistance to water damage is an asset. Introduction

3. Internal finishes It is important that finishing operations are carried out in the right sequence. It is important that care is taken to prevent damage once a particular finish is applied, also a good standard of workmanship is required. Background for finishes must be allowed to dry properly before a particular finish is applied.

4. Internal finishes Finishes Classified into two categories:- Wet finishes Dry finishes

5. Examples of wet finishes :- Plaster Paint Wallpaper One of the major problems with wet finishes is that considerable “drying out time” is required for the building plus expansion / shrinkage problems with timber components. Wet finishes

6. Examples of dry finishes :- Plaster board Timber panelling Carpet The greatest advantage of dry finishes when compared to wet finishes is that no shrinkage will occur during the dry out process. A dry finish should be uniform in colour , size and be true to shape. The application of dry finishes does not prevent occupancy of the building Dry finishes

7. Paint A painting system for a given material usually consists of:- primer undercoat finish coat Primer Adheres well to the background and evens out the surface porosity. With ferrous metals, controls rust. Care must be taken to choose suitable primer for the material to be covered.

8. Undercoat Adheres to the primer, builds up the paint thickness and obliterates surface irregularities. The undercoat should bring the surface to a suitable colour for receiving the finishing coat. Two coats of undercoat are usually required. Finish Adheres to the undercoat and provides a protective layer, colour and surface texture.

9. MATERIALS USED FOR WALL FINISHES Wood panelling Pvc sheets Pvc 3d panel Gypsum board Mdf texture board Charco panel Hpl sheet Stone/marbles/ gyaynite Tiles Wallpaper Wpc board Acrlic laminate Acp sheets

10. Wood panelling It is a decorative treatment done with wooden panels on the walls in various designs. The material used can be plywood or wood covered with veneer or laminate.

11. Pvc wall panel Pvc wall panel is used for Wall finishes ceiling intreior work Features: Easy to place Durable Crack resistant  Specifications: Width: 100mm,150mm,200mm,250mm,300mm Thickness: 6mm,7mm,7.5mm,8mm,9mm,10mm,12mm Length: As per customer requirement PVC Content: 40%, 45%, 50%, 60%, 65% Design: Normal printing, hot transfer printing, lamination

12. Pvc 3d panel Material pvc Type curv panel Size 8feet*4feet Thickness 6 Millimeter (mm) Usage for wall decoration Application for wall Color many colors

13. Gypsum board Gypsum board is the premier building material for wall, ceiling, and partition systems in residential, institutional, and commercial structures and is designed to provide a monolithic surface when joints and fastener heads are covered with a joint treatment system. Gypsum products also provide sound control, economy, versatility, quality, and convenience.

14. MDF texture board Interior Grade MDF Panel Size 2440mm (8ft) x 1220mm (4ft Product Description Interior Grade  boards can be used in the construction of all types of interior work in office, household and in different wooden industrial applications. Panel Size 2440mm (8ft) x 1220mm (4ft)  Thicknesses 7.5mm, 8mm, 11mm, 12mm, 15mm,17mm, 18mm, 25mm  Exterior Grade MDF Panel Size 2440mm (8ft) x 1220mm (4ft) Product Description Exterior Grade  boards are made with special melamine formaldehyde formulated resins which make them ideal for use in water and moisture prone areas. Panel Size 2440mm (8ft) x 1220mm (4ft)   Thicknesses 7.5mm, 8mm, 11mm, 12mm, 15mm,17mm, 18mm, 25mm 

15. Charco panel They are decorative panels that are used in designing upscale residential and commercial projects. These panels are a mixture of Charcoal and Polystyrene proportionately. Charcoal incorporates strength to the product whereas Styrofoam made from recycled Thermocol (EPS and HIPS) makes the product resistant to warping. In addition, these panels are waterproof and fire retardant. They can be used on inside as well as outside surfaces and can be painted also. FEATURES : RAW MATERIAL : Charcoal + Polystyrene * Water Proof   * Fire Retardant  * Termite Proof  

16. Stone For an older look like dry stacked stone that predated the invention of mortar for joins, you can find such claddings in blue slate and natural brown stone. Sheets and panels of stone, including strip cladding, are cut specifically for bathroom walls. It is currently used in the treatment of uncomplicated stones located in the kidney and upper ureter , provided the aggregate stone burden (stone size and number) is less than  20 mm  (0.8 in)

17. Tiles The raw materials used to create tiles are all found in the ground. These raw materials, like clay is quarried and refined. They are then mixed. A dry mixture of clay, Magnesium silicate and other ingredients are pressed into a mould, and then fired at an extremely high temperature. Types of tiles Roof tiles Floor tiles Pebble tiles Ceiling tiles Wall tiles

18. Wallpaper Wallpaper is a material used in interior decoration to decorate the interior walls of domestic and public buildings. It is usually sold in rolls and is appliedonto a wall using wallpaper paste. Types of wallpaper Lining Paper Traditional Wallpaper Vinyl Wallpaper Embossed Wallpaper Liquid Wallpaper Non-Woven wallpaper Fibreglass Wallpaper Bamboo Wallpaper Textile wallpaper

19. Wpc board WPC Boards . Wood-plastic composites (WPCs) are composite materials made of wood fiber/wood flour and thermoplastic(s) (includes PE, PP, PVCetc .). Chemical additives seem practically "invisible" (except mineral fillers and pigments, if added) in the composite structure. Size Available- 6 MM To 25 MM   Sheet Size-  1220 MM  x  2440 MM  (4 feet x 8 feet) Color- Natural Wood Color. Other Colors Available On Request 

20. Pvc marbles sheets PVC marble sheet is great for wall decor, home/office decor, and related needs. It is very easy and quick to install. Also, it offers a natural marble appearance. There is appealing shade and design for the contemporary decor. This product is light weight, cost effective and long lasting. Further, PVC marble sheet offers economical and practical interior decoration solutions. It is easily cut, sawed, drilled and glued. Ideal for decorative purposes, the PVC sheet is used at villa, hotels, restaurants, etc. A few key features are: water-proof, damp proof, resistant and maintenance-free. 

21. Hand made panel