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wall texture

The vertical orientation of walls makes them visually active in our field of vision in defining the
boundaries of a room, they give form and space to the Space and play a major role in
determining its character
stable precise symmetrical walls convey a feeling of formality that can be considerably
enhanced with the use of smooth textures irregularly shaped walls on the other hand and more
dynamic when combined with a rough texture they can impart an informal character to a space.
Walls provide background for a rooms furnishing and occupants if smooth and neutral in colour
they serve as passive backdrops for foreground elements when irregular in shape or given
texture pattern or vigorous colour walls became more active and compete for our attention.

Wall colour
Light coloured walls reflect light effectively and service efficient backdrops for elements placed
in front of them. light warm colours on a wall exude warmth while light, Cool colours increase a
room spaciousness
Dark coloured walls absorb light, make a room more difficult to illuminate, and convey an
enclosed, intimate feeling
A walls texture also affects how much light it will reflect or absorb. Smooth walls reflect more
light than textured ones, which tend to diffuse the light striking their surface. In a similar
manner, smooth, hard wall surface will reflect more sound back into your space then porous or
soft textured wall

Ceiling
The major Architectural element of interior space is the ceiling although out of our reach and
not used in the ways floors and walls are the ceiling place an important visual role in shaping
interior space and limiting its vertical dimension it is the sheltering element of interior design
offering both physical and psychological protection for those beneath cits canopy
Ceilings are formed by the undersides of floor and roof structures the ceiling material can be
attached directly to the structural frame or suspended from it in some cases the overhead
structure can be left exposed and serve as the ceiling
Exposed floor and roof structures provide a ceiling with texture pattern depth And direction
these characteristics attract our attention and are best displayed in contrast to smoother wall
planes.
Floor
A floor may be constructed of a series of parallel beams are joist overlaid with a subfloor- a
structural material such as plywood sheathing, Concrete planks are steel decking capable of
spanning the beams or joist. The subfloor and beams or joist are secured so that they act
Together assess structural unit in resisting stressors and transferring loads to their supports.
Your floor may also consist of a monolithic steel rain forced concrete slab Capable of extending
in one or two directions The form of a slabs underside often reflects the manner in which it
extends across space and transfers its load instead of being cast monolithically in place yes lab
can also be precast as planks
Weather at floor structure is a monolithic slab or a framed assembly its surface must be smooth
level and dense enough to receive the finish flooring material the compensate for any roughness
or unevenness a layer of underlayment or a cement topping may be required for some flooring
material

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