FLOORING By: Aarti yadav
Flooring Types Hard Flooring
Soft Flooring
Wood flooring Wood flooring Manufactured from timber Beautiful Luxurious Warm under foot Solid wood is a popular flooring choice.
TYPES OF WOODEN FLOORING SOLID WOOD FLOORING Solid wood flooring is milled from a solid
piece of lumber and shaped to impart the tongue and groove to the edges and/or ends. Solid wood flooring is made in thicknesses of 3/4 inches or 5/16 inches .
ENGINEERED
WOOD FLOORING Assembled into panels (like plywood) with 3 –10 layers of wood veneer with the grain of adjacent plies perpendicular. Engineered wood flooring ranges from 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch thick, and the top (i.e.,wear) layer ranges from 1/16 inch to 1/6 inch thick. Due to its multi-ply construction,engineered wood flooring is more stable than solid wood flooring .
Solid wood Beautiful, luxurious, warm under foot Where to lay solid wood flooring ✓ bedroom ✓ study ✓ living ✓ hallway ✗ utility ✗ bathroom ✗ kitchen
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SOLID WOOD FLOORING
Specifications : 910 mm X 124 mm X 18 mm PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs 450.00 AREA Per Box : 19.44 Sqft 16 Pcs
Specifications : 900 mm X 120 mm X 18 mm PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs 450.00 AREA Per Box : 14.34 Sqft 12 Pcs
Merbau is almost as stable as teak. It has excellent dimensional stability and is highly resistant to termites.
Teak has a high resistance to decay and termite attack. In fact the oil secreted by the wood is reported to be a natural insect repellant. Teak can be somewhat difficult to saw properly. properly.
Specifications : 900 mm X 125 mm X 18 mm PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs 455.00 AREA Per Box : 14.77 Sqft 12 Pcs
Specifications : 900 mm X 127 mm X 18 mm PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs 510.00 AREA Per Box : 14.34 Sqft 12 Pcs
Gunstock oak have good resistance to splitting and excellent holding ability.
This is one of the most prized of North American hardwoods. The wood is heavy, hard, and stiff and has excellen excellentt dimensional stability. Walnut is one of the most durable of the domestic commercial woods, even under conditions favorable to decay.
Specifications : 900 mm X 125 mm X 18 mm PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs 455.00 AREA Per Box : 19.59 Sqft 16 Pcs Both red and white oak have good resistance to splitting and excellent holding ability. White oak has better machining qualities. Because of its relatively high porosity and low concentration of tannin, red oak works better for bleached floors than white oak, which can turn green or brown when the surface comes in contact with bleach or water-based finishes.
Specifications : 900 mm X 122 mm X 18 mm PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs 430.00 AREA Per Box : 19.12 Sqft 16 Pcs Kempas contains pockets of hard deposits that can provide some difficulty when sawing and can promote blunting of tools. Glue holds well with kempas flooring. good finish
Specifications : 900 mm X 125 mm X 18 mm PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs 499.00 AREA Per Box : 14.34 Sqft 12 Pcs
Along with its extreme hardness, strength, weight, density, and durability, ipe is also one of the most stable woods available.
Pack size: 2.2100m2 Dimensions (mm) : 95 x 2330 x 15 Type : Horizontal Avilable Size: 1830 x 130 x 12 PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs 395.00 Stylish, versatile and dependable Used in high trafic areas such as hallways and kitchens.
Available Size: 900x 125 x 18 PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs455.00
Available Size: 900x 125 x 18 PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs 475.00
ENGINEERED WOOD
Engineered
wood is real wood, but instead of one solid piece it consists of three to 10 thin layers of wood, called plies, that are assembled and glued in a cross-ply construction. The top layer of wood can range from 0.6mm to 6mm thickness. Overall board thickness ranges from 10mm to 21mm. Engineered wood is much more stable than solid wood and is less susceptible to shrinking and expanding with changes in temperatures and humidity.
Specifications : 1830 mm X 148 mm X 15/4 mm PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs 430.00 AREA Per Box : 24.08 sqft 10 pcs
Specifications : 1220 mm X 148 mm X 15/4 mm PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs 430.00 AREA Per Box : 11.60 sqft 8 pcs
Specifications : 1830 mm X 148 mm X 15/4 mm PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs 430.00
Specifications : 1810 mm X 180 mm X 15/4 mm PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs 540.00
Specifications : 2200 mm X 195 mm X 15/3.5 mm PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs 405.00
Specifications : 2200 mm X 195 mm X 15/3.5 mm PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs 405.00
Specifications : 2200 mm X 195 mm X 14/3.5 mm PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs 490.00
Specifications : 2200 mm X 195 mm X 14/3.5 mm PRICE PER Sq. Ft. : Rs 510.00
STYLES OF WOOD FLOORING
Strip Flooring
It is made entirely of solid pieces of wood, generally ¾" in thickness and 2 ¼" to 3 ¼" in width. Each individual board is machined with a tongue on one side and one end, and a groove on the opposite end and side. All boards are nailed down, one at a time, taking care to offset the end joints to create a pleasing pattern.
Random Plank
Any wood flooring material 3" wide or more is termed "plank flooring." Plank flooring is available in both square edge and bevel edge (V groove).
Parquet
Small pieces arranged in different designs Pre-finished squares for easy installation
Herringbone It
is an elegant, upscale flooring style, most often found in museums and high end homes. This effect is generated by installing flooring pieces of equal length, usually between 9 to 24 inches, at a 90 degree angle respectively, with the ends cut at 90 degrees. A chevron pattern is basically the same but with a 45 degree cut corner where the boards meet at a square angle.
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Generally 19 mm deep board laid over joists or battens Major profile types are: Surface nailed Secret nailed End matched –
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Surface or face nailing
Secret nailing
End matched
Overlay tongue & groove flooring 12-15 mm thick board: Nail & glued to chipboard or plywood; Nail & glued to plywood underlay over concrete; Nail & glued to battens over concrete; or Glued to concrete. •
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Direct fix to ply or chipboard
Fixed to ply on concrete
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Battens on concrete
Direct fixed to concrete
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Boards are available in 65, 85, 108, 133 & others Only secret nail boards to 85 mm cover width Boards over 85 mm cover MUST be nailed with 2 nails per joist or batten
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Flooring will expand & contract with moisture changes. Install expansion joints: 10 mm gap at every wall plate; & intermediate gaps in floors over 6 m wide. Use narrower boards for large areas of floor. –
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INSTALLA INST ALLATION TION SYSTEM SYSTEMS S
Tongue-and-groove: Tongue-and-
groove flooring can be installed by glue-down (both engineered and solid), floating (mostly engineered only), nail-down (not recommended for most engineered).
"CLICK" SYSTEMS: A "click" floor is similar to tongue-and-groove, but instead of fitting directly into the groove, the board must be angled or "tapped" in to make the curved or barbed tongue fit into the modified groove.
Floor connection
system: The general principle is to have grooves on all four sides of the plank with a separate, unconnected, unconnect ed, piece that is inserted into the grooves of two planks to join them.
Glue Down
Wood flooring can also be glued-down. A layer of plastic is placed onto the sub-floor . The wood pieces are then laid on top of the glue and hammered into place using a rubber mallet and nail.
FINISHING, REFINISHING, AND SANDING Floor finishes The two most popular modern finishes for wood flooring are : Oil Polyurethane
Oil - Oil finished floors are made from naturally derived drying oils, and are not to be confused with petroleum based oils. Polyurethane - The two most common are straight polyurethane and oil-modified polyurethane. Both products are sold under various names including: urethane, lacquer, and varnish. Sanding Sanding provides a method for smoothing an installed floor, compensating for unevenness of the subfloor. Additionally, sanding is used to renew the appearance of older floors.
1. Oil-modified urethane Most common surface finish Easy to apply Dries in about eight hours. 2. Moisture-cured urethane More durable More moisture resistant than other surface finishes. Non-yellowing These finishes are extremely difficult to apply, have a strong odour Water-based ed urethane 3. Water-bas Finishes are clear and non-yellowing Dry in about two to three hours. Water-based urethanes are generally more expensive. 4. Penetrating Sealers This type of finish often have a colour and can be used to stain and seal the wood floor. 5. Paste WaxWaxWax is the easiest to apply, Least expensive, Fastest drying, Easiest to repair, and With proper care will survive forever. • • •
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THE LAMINATE
PERFECT FOR HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS SUCH AS KITCHENS, FAMILY ROOMS, HALLWAYS AND BATHS. • ULTRA EASY INSTALLATION—CLICK TOGETHER PLANKS. NO GLUE. •
• NEVER NEEDS SANDING OR REFINISHING.
CAN BE INSTALLED ON ALL GRADE LEVELS OVER WOOD, CONCRETE, VINYL AND TILE. • EXTREMEL EX TREMELY Y DURABLE—RESISTS SCRA S CRATCHES, TCHES, ST STAINS AINS AND FADING. • EASY CARE—JUST SWEEP OR DAMP MOP. •
Suitable for.. ✗ kitchen ✗ bathroom ✗ utility ✓ living ✓ bedroom ✓ hallway ✓ study
Stone floorings can be purchased in several several designs and can be chosen as per the designs of your residence.
minimum traffic traffic or which are not much in use.
very strong.
usually preferred indoors.
beautiful glossy finish
Easy to work. sandstones
are highly resistant to
weathering. Thickness:-10mm-30 mm Size- 30x30cm-90x60 cm
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Softer
varieties of this flooring are usually used.
most common. usually white but may have cloudy streaks. great variety of colors, patterns, and
veining allow for a wide spectrum of design options.
Chateaux French Limestone Floorin
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can be used in
many homes and also offices for outdoor flooring reasons.
very hard in nature. variety of colors. extremely durable. slip-resistant
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Size-
20x30cm-60x30cm
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Various colors depending on origin.
fine and prosperous looking floors.
expensive flooring.
used in places where there is very high traffic.
widely used as a flooring material in bathrooms.
Size-
30x30x1cm Price-25rs-60
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hardest
stone.
granite floors are being used granite
in areas which are
used every day. coarse-grained, long
light-colored
life and easy to install.
granites granites
is composed chiefly of quartz and an d feldspar feldspar mixed with particles p articles of mica.
P. White
Red Multi
Coffee Brown
Tiger Skin
Saphire Blue
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Traditional
Reclaimed Material.
best form of man-made material. several
variations of color.
The surfaces of such floors can be
uneven or
very even. Sizes
range from 6inch up to 14inches.
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formed using marble or chipped stones stones embedded in full f ull concrete. –
artistic and very reliable
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best for outdoor spaces such as verandas or patios.
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strong but 50% chance of breakage at quarry
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porous limestone limestone used on floors or walls –
Comes from mineral springs
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Holes from escaping gas
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Holes filled with resin which may or may not be same color
How to fix Fixing into a screed: •
The sub-floor should be firm, clean and dry. dry. The recommended depth of screed
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is at least 35mm for 20mm stone..
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Make sure the stone is clean. Butter the back of the stone with an adhesive
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slurry before fixing the stone in the screed. In order to stop the stone stone drying out
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too quickly, which may result in some tiles not sticking properly, we recommend
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that the stone is wetted before fixing; alternatively paint the back of the stone with
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a bonding agent.
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With any light coloured stone, white cement-based adhesive should be used.
The stone can be fixed to concrete screed or suspended wooden floors. Flexible additive should be used in the adhesive and grout with suspended floors, Under floor heating and externally. Before Before fixing the tiles ensure that the sub-floor is true and level, free from contamination and loose areas and properly prepared to give a good bond. Ensure that the background to be adhered to is thoroughly dry, solidly bedded, and free from dust and friable matter before starting to tile. Some fixers will paint the sub-floor with a bonding agent
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White cement adhesive should be used as coloured cement may seep through to the face of the stone. Painting the back of the stone with a bonding agent will inhibit any leaching.
Ceramic Tile •
Bathrooms, kitchens, entryways entryways
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Made from baked baked clay
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Durable, moisture resistant, easy to clean
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Can crack if not installed on even surface
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF TILE
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
Can endure impact
Feel colder in cold weather
Diversified choices
Feel cold
Water resistant
Feel colder in cold weather
Natural beauty
Replaceable, repairable
Easy to clean and maintain It depends on the location, climate, design and external materials of your home.
Granite Floor Tiles Granite is a natural stone product which is are cut and processed to flawless products of superior quality. Due to the durability granite tiles are popularly used to decorate floors, bathrooms, kitchens and other rooms. Granite is also widely used in office setup, halls for public gatherings, and big building and monuments.etc.Granite tiles might be the best choice to maintain easy and it is highly durable. Tiles looks extremely beautiful and serves as an alternative for interior and exterior decoration. Granite tiles are available in highly polished finish and a plethora of colors. Standard tile size and thickness : 12” x 12 “x 10mm 16” x 16” x 10mm 16” x 16” x 12mm 18” x 18” x 12mm
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Individual tiles mounted together to keep together and make installation installation easier More often on walls
Made from clay Shaped by hand Dried in sun
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Fired Earth/Clay Warm brown to beige
Mosaic tiles Green Marble Mosaic Chiseled out of premium quality stone blocks, our range of green marble mosaic tiles is offered in different colors, thickness and patterns. Each piece of marble in this mosaic is an artistic endeavor of our craftsmen, characterized by exemplary styles for kitchen, bathroom or any for any exterior floor. floor.
Marble Mosaic Tiles The marble mosaics can be fitted in pathways, veranda etc. These are available in different colors, sizes, finishes and thickness.
