Materials and Finishes

Why do we need Materials and

Finishes
To accentuate the To cover up structural members
To add functionality
design

Similarity in materials brings design together, looks coherent, intentional

Where do we use Materials and Finishes

• Flooring
• Ceilings
• Walls, Partitions
• Countertops, Shutters
• Furniture
Core Materials used in Kitchen cabinets, Living Room Partition, Furniture &
Backdrops, Cabinets
Materials Composition Properties Use Finish
Plywood 3 or more High strength, Partitions, Veneer,
sheets of wood does not shutters in Laminate,
glued together expand or kitchen, Acrylic sheets,
contract unlike furniture PU Paint,
wood, high melamine
impact polish, Duco
resistance – can Paint, glass and
withstand heavy mirror,
load,
MDF Combining Disintegrates Wall paneling, Paint, Deco
small pieces of after swelling in decorative paint, metallic
wood and resins presence of items, shutters finish, laminates
under high heat moisture in kitchen,
and pressure furniture
HDF Manufactured Stronger than High use Paint, Deco
from mdf, thinner furniture paint, metallic
compressed than mdf so not finish, laminates
wooden fibres suitable for
mouldings
Materials Composition Properties Use Finish
BWP (Boiling
Water proof
1. IS710; can
withstand 72
---
Water proof, can
withstand
Water
prone
Laminate, Acrylic
sheets, PU Paint,
Plywood) also hrs of boiling prolonged areas like melamine polish,
called marine water exposure to water kitchen Duco Paint, glass
plywood 2. Plywood is without being sink, etc and mirror,
treated with delaminated
waterproof
glue which
makes it
resistant to
water and
chemicals

BWR(Boiling IS 303; can Termite, pest furniture Laminate, Acrylic

Water withstand max 2 proof, does not cabinet sheets, PU Paint,
resistance hrs of boiling warp structures, melamine polish,
Plywood) water Water Duco Paint, glass
prone and mirror,
areas like
kitchen
sink, etc
Materials Composition ---Properties Use

WPC Boards (wood Wood + plastic soft and flexible, Furniture items like
plastic composite) light weight, Water wardrobe, bed,
Proof, Termite sofa, table can be
Proof and Fire made easily,
retardant shutters below
kitchen sinks
Corian also called made of acrylic Solid, non porous Wall cladding,
as solid surface resin and natural material, seamless, Kitchen &
minerals stain resistant, can bathroom
be moulded to give countertops,
any shape, any furniture
damaged part can
be sanded or cut
and replaced,
Corian
Finish Material
Finishes Composition Properties Use
Veneer Thin layers of wood Not waterproof, may get furniture
pressed on a plywood damaged by heat, natural grain
base patterns of wood gives it an
aesthetically good appearance,
costlier than laminates
Laminate Pressing together layers of Durable, waterproof, low Kitchen
flat paper and plastic maintenance shutters,
resins under high pressure furniture,
wall
cladding
1. Acrylic Sheets 1. Polymer fibres 1. Lighter, harder, better Kitchen,
2. Acrylic Boards 2. Acrylic poured over insulator than glass, Same furniture,
3. Acrylic Paint mdf boards (Action reflective properties as glass, bathrooms
Tesa- brand) good substitute for glass,
acrylics have replaced glass
in aero plane windows,
aquariums, military uses
2. In interiors it is mainly used
for its gloss effect, less
scratch resistant as
compared to laminates
Finish Composition Properties Use
1. PVC panels 1. Polyvinyl chloride Waterproof, non Kitchen, bathrooms,
2. PVC 2. Polyvinyl chloride, porous- does not preferred where
Laminates flat paper and resin promote growth of grooves and
3. Membrane glued together mold, does not moulding required
Finish under high pressure attract dust,
and temperature hygienic, pvc can be
3. PVC foil wrapped bent at 90 degrees is
around plywood a preferred option
under high pressure for grooves and
moulding
Upholstered Natural, synthetic Adds softness, Wall panels,
Panels fabrics, leather, provides good sound furniture backdrops
leatherette, velvet insulation
Glass and Mirror Clear, stained, Creates the illusion Narrow hallways, etc
Panels lacquered, frosted glass of extra space
panels
 s

PU Polish

Melamine Polish Duco Paint

Finish Composition Properties Use
Melamine Polish Melamine combined turns yellow when Suited for wooden
with formaldehyde exposed to sunlight, items, interiors,
to form resin not so moisture
becomes safe and resistant, and chips
toxic off the edges over
time
PU Polish Polyurethane Water, scratch Solvent based PU
resistant, strong and polish can be used
durable, needs a dirt for metal, glass,
and dust free marble, all types of
environment, does surfaces
not melt when
exposed to heat but
flammable when
exposed to fire
Duco Paint Nitrocellulose Protective Metallic and wooden
Lacquer, also know properties, durable, furniture
automotive paint turns yellow when
exposed to light,
highly flammable
Floorings

• Stone- Granite, Marble, Kota, Slate

• Tiles- Vitrified (Glazed, full body vitrified), Ceramic, wooden,
porcelain (glazed, unglazed)
• Hardwood, Engineered Wood
• Linoleum
Granite Floor Slate Floor
Marble Floor and Wall Panels
Kota Floor
Vitrified Tiles
Ceramic Tiles
Ceramic Tiles
Wooden Tiles
V inyl Flooring
Linoleum Flooring
Why False Ceiling

• Aesthetics
• To hide ducts, wires
• To reduce sound(acoustics)
• To enhance lighting
• To change the volume of space
• Fire resistant
Type of False Ceilings

• Plaster of Paris false ceilings

• Gypsum false ceilings
• Wood false ceilings
• Fibre false ceilings
• Metal false ceilings
• Glass false ceilings
• PVC false ceilings
• Fabric and synthetic leather false ceilings
Wo o d e n F a l s e C e i l i n g a n d Wa l l P a n e l i n g
Wo o d e n F a l s e C e i l i n g
Hand Painted Ceiling
Linen Ceiling
 Open Ceiling above Grayish Blue High Gloss Coffered Ceiling
Suspended Ceiling with lighting above desk
POP based black and white false ceiling
Silver gilded false ceiling Glass false ceiling
Metal false ceiling
Why Wall Paneling

• Prevent any damage

• Hide electric cables
• To provide structural support
• Decoration
• Break the monotony of a wall surface to add interest a room.
Laminate
Veneer wood wall paneling embellished with Trims at bottom half for wall paneling
PVD strips
F a b r i c w a l l pa n el i n g i n comb i n a t i on w i t h gl a ss a n d v en eer
Laminated Wall Paneling with fluted wall panels
Feather Print Wallpaper
Textured Wall Paneling with lit up side panels
Laminate Wall Paneling with fluted wall Upholstered Wall
panels Paneling
G r a n i t e A c c e n t Wa l l Wall Trims
U t i l i t y Wa l l P a n e l s

A c o u s t i c a l Wa l l P a n e l s
Why Partitions

• To create different zones

• Visually Inaccessible
• Divide the space
• Create multi utility spaces
Mirror and gold tint partition suited for f ine
dining restaurant
 Wooden and metal partition
Fabric screens and fins
Wo o d e n a n d m e t a l p a r t i t i o n w i t h g r e e n
Metal, Marble, Black and white bookshelf and partition
Countertops - kitchen

Marble Granite
 Concrete Stainless Steel

Solid Surface Quartz(engineered

stone)