The document discusses different types of flooring materials, including their advantages and disadvantages. It covers hardwood, bamboo, vinyl, tile, carpet, laminate, cork, natural stone, rubber, and poured flooring. Each type of flooring has unique properties that make it suitable for different environments and purposes. Overall, the best flooring choice depends on the budget, intended use, and aesthetic preferences for the space.
The document discusses different types of flooring materials, including their advantages and disadvantages. It covers hardwood, bamboo, vinyl, tile, carpet, laminate, cork, natural stone, rubber, and poured flooring. Each type of flooring has unique properties that make it suitable for different environments and purposes. Overall, the best flooring choice depends on the budget, intended use, and aesthetic preferences for the space.
The document discusses different types of flooring materials, including their advantages and disadvantages. It covers hardwood, bamboo, vinyl, tile, carpet, laminate, cork, natural stone, rubber, and poured flooring. Each type of flooring has unique properties that make it suitable for different environments and purposes. Overall, the best flooring choice depends on the budget, intended use, and aesthetic preferences for the space.
The document discusses different types of flooring materials, including their advantages and disadvantages. It covers hardwood, bamboo, vinyl, tile, carpet, laminate, cork, natural stone, rubber, and poured flooring. Each type of flooring has unique properties that make it suitable for different environments and purposes. Overall, the best flooring choice depends on the budget, intended use, and aesthetic preferences for the space.
PRESENTED BY SHRIYARAJ, THRUPTHI 1ST SEM B.TECH PLANNING Introduction
Hardwood flooring
Bamboo flooring
Vinyl flooring
Tile flooring
Carpet flooring
Laminate flooring
Cork flooring
Natural stone flooring
Rubber flooring
Poured flooring INTRODUCTION
Floor covering is a term to generally describe any finish
material applied over a floor structure to provide a walking surface. Flooring is the general term for a permanent covering of a floor, or for the work of installing such a floor covering. Both terms are used interchangeably but floor covering refers more to loose-laid materials. HARDWOOD FLOORING
Wood flooring is any product
manufactured from timber that is designed for use as flooring, either structural or aesthetic. Wood is a common choice as a flooring material and can come in various styles, colors, cuts, and species. ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
• DURABILITY • NOISE • EASY TO CLEAN • COST • EASILY AVAILABLE • WOOD IS VULNERABLE • AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT NATURAL • IT TENDS TO SILVER OR LOOK OLD IF PATTERNS LEFT NATURAL AND UNPAINTED BAMBOO FLOORING
A bamboo floor is a type of
flooring manufactured from the bamboo plant. The majority of today's bamboo flooring products originate in China and other portions of Asia. Moso bamboo is the species most commonly used for flooring. ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
• Renewable material • Easily scratched
• Easy maintenance • Humidity swings can cause • Can be refinished cracks
• Eco-friendly and sustainable • Toxins present in adhesives
VINYL FLOORING
Vinyl flooring is extremely
durable and cost-effective. It’s made from plastic, usually consisting of acrylic, PVC and similar polymers. It's an economical option for homeowners looking for luxurious style and durability, without the high price point. Vinyl flooring is available in planks, sheets or tiles. Since it is waterproof, scratch- and stain-resistant and commercial grade in durability, vinyl flooring is both functional and stylish. ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
• Moisture resistant • Difficult to remove if glued down
• Low maintenance • Can be punctured with sharp objects • Can be used on cement, tile and other flat sub floors • Not bio degradable • Can show fading and discoloration with excess UV exposure TILE FLOORING
Tile flooring is manufactured from various materials such as clay, stone, etc. Tile flooring is perfect for high-moisture rooms that have the potential to get wet, like bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and basements. Tiles are versatile and can last for many years with little maintenance required. ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
• Its very durable • Can be cold
• Impervious to water and stain • Hard underfoot • Non- allergic • Very heavy • Many design options • Difficult and time consuming to install CARPET FLOORING
Carpet is a soft floor
covering made of bound carpet fibers or stapled fibers. Carpeting refers to wall-to-wall coverage, whereas a rug is simply used to cover a space. ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
• Laminate flooring (also called floating wood tile ) is a multi-
layer synthetic flooring product fused together with a lamination process. Laminate flooring simulates wood (or sometimes stone) with a photographic applique layer under a clear protective layer. The inner core layer is usually composed of melamine resin and fiber board materials. • A dense core or base layer of plywood or high-density fiberboard to give the material strength and stability. This base is the same one used in many of the best engineered wood flooring products. • A high-resolution, photo-realistic image layer. Again, this image layer usually mimics wood—but you can find stone-look and even metal-look variants. • A protective wear layer to provide hardness and protection. This layer is extremely tough, making laminate one of the most durable flooring options around. ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
• Budget friendly • Not authentic hardwood
• Easy to install • Prone to water damage • Durable: • Warping Can Occur • Scratch Resistant • If installed improperly • Stain Resistant • If exposed to excessive moisture • Moisture Resistant • If not acclimated properly • Fade Resistant • Noisy if installed improperly • Burn Resistant • Cannot be sanded or refinished • 100% Recyclable • Low maintenance CORK
• Cork flooring is a product made from the
bark of the cork oak tree, a material which is ground, processed into sheets and baked in a kiln to produce tiles that serve as flooring for offices, light commercial locations, and residences. ADAVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
• Insulating (and Can Lower Your • Cork Floors Can Fade From The Sun Utility Bills!) • Cork Flooring Doesn’t Love Big • Easy to Install Changes In Relative Humidity • Sustainable • One Of The Biggest Disadvantages of Cork Flooring: It Can Absorb • Biodegradable Water • Eco-Friendly • Cork Flooring Requires Regular Maintenance and Sealing NATURAL STONE FLOORING
Natural stone tiles have been used
for interior design purposes for a very long time, and used to be the material of choice for castles, towers, and other ancient structures. These tiles remain popular today due to their ability to withstand wear and tear while retaining their aesthetics. ADVANTAGES DISAVANTAGES
• Durability: it can tolerate heavy • Varying porosity—some types of
foot traffic stone need to be treated with a sealing agent regularly to • Creates a natural, elegant look prevent damage from liquids that you just can’t get with other materials • The cost can run higher than your budget allows • Doesn’t attract allergens or dust (cleans easily) • Some stones are more brittle and can chip easily • Adding stone tile to your home can increase the home’s value, • Natural deviations can produce making it easier for you to sell the risk of running out of in the future matching pieces before the floor is finished • Because each stone is different, you can give your home an • Some polished stone scratches undoubted one-of-a-kind look easily RUBBER FLOORING
• Rubber flooring can be made from
either natural tree rubber or from synthetic materials, which are often recycled from vehicle tires. ADVANTAGES DISAVANTAGES
• Rubber flooring is very durable. • The biggest drawback to rubber
This is why it is so often used flooring for many people is that in athletic spaces like gyms. A it can be quite expensive. well cared for rubber floor can • Rubber can have a characteristic last for up to 20 years or more. odor that some people find • Rubber is a very low maintenance unpleasant. flooring option. • While rubber is generally stain • Being easy to keep clean, the resistant there are some things, composition of rubber floors like certain detergents, that makes them naturally resistant to will cause it to stain. fungus, mold, and other allergens. • Rubber is a safe flooring material because it is very resistant to fire and burns, and it is non-toxic when burned. POURED FLOORING
• Poured floors are suitable for both
industrial and commercial use. By installing a poured floor you can achieve a number of performance benefits otherwise not available with traditional flooring and have an attractive aesthetic that can be customized for your facility. ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
• Excellent Resistance to Damage • Difficulty Adhering in Moist
Environments • Long Life • May Be Slippery • Easy to Customize
