TYPES OF FLOORING

MATERIALS AND PRICIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION

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
• Moisture resistant
• Low maintenance
• Can be used on cement, tile and
other flat sub floors
DISADVANTAGES
• Difficult to remove if glued down
• Can be punctured with sharp
objects
• 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

• Warmth • Maintenance
• Comfort • Sensitive
• Styles and colors • Allergies
• Noise
 LAMINATE FLOORING

• 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
• Durability: it can tolerate heavy
foot traffic
• Creates a natural, elegant look
that you just can’t get with
other materials
• Doesn’t attract allergens or
dust (cleans easily)
• Adding stone tile to your home
can increase the home’s value,
making it easier for you to sell
in the future
• Because each stone is different,
you can give your home an
undoubted one-of-a-kind look
DISAVANTAGES
• Varying porosity—some types of
stone need to be treated with a
sealing agent regularly to
prevent damage from liquids
• The cost can run higher than your
budget allows
• Some stones are more brittle and
can chip easily
• Natural deviations can produce
the risk of running out of
matching pieces before the floor
is finished
• Some polished stone scratches
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