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walls

STONE

•usually a veneer•cleaned with a stiff brush and clean water•granite, marble & travertineare popular examples

BRICK

BRICK

•can be solid or veneered•mortar serves 4 functions:•bonds bricks & seals space between them•compensates for brick variation•bonds to steel reinforcements•provides decorative effect

•installed by masons•cleaned with acid & water•in kitchen should be sealed or impervious

CONCRETE

•exposed concrete gaining popularity•can use patterned or smooth forms•can be bush hammered, acid etched, or sandblasted for interesting effects

•concrete block (cinderblock)•poor insulating qualities•running bondpattern strongest

GLASS BLOCK

•used for non-load-bearing installations only•good insulating properties•range of privacy varies•standard is 3-7/8 inches thick•mortar between blocks•easy maintenance

PLASTER

•expensive as compared to drywall•extremely labor intensive—3 coats on lath•surface finishes—veneer plaster—upscale look of plaster walls at lower cost•high resistance to cracking and abrasion•extremely porous—must be sealed

GYPSUM BOARD

•commonly referred to as “drywall” or “sheetrock”•sheets normally 4 x 8•100% recycled paper on face & back•specialty boards—fire-resistance; mold/mildew resistance; vapor barrier; radius construction•may be left smooth or textured

TAMBOURS

vertical slats of any material attached to a flexible backinginstallation depends on surface tambours are attached tospecial adhesive usually required

WOOD

•determine if it comes from renewable source•good natural insulator•solid wood strips, plywood—solid generally only residential due to fire code•variety of methods to cut & match veneers•particleboard and hardboard are additional options

WOOD

DECORATIVE LAMINATE

commonly referred to as FormicaWill not promote the growth of bacteria¾ inch plywood or particle board used as coreeasy to cleandoes chip & sometimes discolorsclean using damp cloth and mild soap/detergent

GLASS & GLASS TILE

•one of oldest materials•can be etched for interesting designs•tempered glass should be used for safety•laminated glass can control sound, glare & heat•beautiful, flexible, durable & individual•glass tile should not be used in extreme temps

GLASS & GLASS TILE

MIRROR

•no longer just accessories•quality made of float glass & silvered on back•two-way mirrors•always enlarge a room•available in many sizes•require proper, careful installation•look to text for specific mirror terminology

CERAMIC TILE

•easily cleaned, waterproof, durable surface•mainly used in bathrooms and kitchens•grout may be sealed where necessary•recently more popular to add borders, accent tiles and listellos (narrow mouldings or bands)

ACCOUSTICAL PANELS

•helps sound to be absorbed rather than bounced back into room•mineral fiberboard or fiberglass panel•sometimes covered with fabric