MATERIALS FOR COMMERCIAL

INTERIORS
 FLOORING
•Hard wood flooring
•Laminate
•Ceramic tiles

CONTENTS •Resilient flooring

•Bamboo
•Carpets and rugs
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•Metallic
PARTITIONS
•Stone
•Glass and Glass Blocks
•Gyp board
•Calcium silicate boards
•Fiber boards
•Mirror
CEILING
•Canvas / fabric partitions
WALL CLADDING •Gyp board
•Stretched membrane
•Timber •Acrylic and plexi glass
•Tiles •Plaster board
•Metal •Timber
•Laminates •Aluminum
•Textured finish •Mirror
•Wall papers •Tin ceilings
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• Laminate Flooring
The interiors of a commercial space helps in
showcasing their product in a better way. Thus, a • Asphalt Plank Flooring
large number of such places is going for
renovation of the interior spaces using modern • Indoor Athletic Surfacing
material & technology.
• Masonry Flooring
These spaces include:
Hotels • Wood Flooring
Restaurant
• Wood Strip Flooring

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Commercial Mall
• Wood Block Flooring

• Wood Parquet Flooring

Listed below are modern materials for ceiling, wall • Wood Composition Flooring
cladding, flooring & partitions which are in vogue. • Resilient Wood Flooring
• Bamboo Flooring

CEILINGS
• Resilient Flooring
• Acoustical Ceilings
• Luminous Ceilings • Resilient Tile Flooring

• Linear Metal Ceilings • Resilient Sheet Flooring

• Specialty Ceilings
• Resilient Base: Floor base
• Integrated Ceilings molding and corners
• Mirror Panel Ceilings
• Static Control Flooring
• Textured Ceilings
• Linear Wood Ceilings • Fluid and Trowel-Applied
Flooring

FLOORING
•Elastomeric Liquid Flooring

•Epoxy Marble Chip Flooring

•Magnesium Oxy-chloride Flooring

•Resinous Flooring

•Seamless Quartz Flooring

•Carpet

•Carpet Tile

•Sound Isolation Membranes

•Specialty Flooring
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METAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES
• Acoustical Wall Treatment
•Non-Load-Bearing Wall Framing
• Wall Covering
•Ceiling Suspension
• Wall Carpet Flexible Wood
•Acoustical Suspension
• Sheets
• Stone Facing
PLASTER AND GYPSUM BOARD
• Plastic Blocks
•Gypsum Plaster
• Special Wall Surfaces
•Portland Cement Plaster

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• Wall Finish Restoration
•Plaster Fabrications
•Gypsum Sheathing
ACOUSTICAL TREATMENT
•Cementitious Backer Board
• Acoustical Space Units
•Gypsum Fabrications
• Acoustical Insulation and Sealants
•Gypsum Board Assemblies
• Acoustical Barriers
•Gypsum Board Shaft Wall Assemblies
• Acoustical Wall Treatment

PAINTS AND COATINGS TILE

• Paints Interior Paints • Ceramic Tile
• Primers • Porcelain Tile
• Stains and Transparent Finishes • Floor and Wall Tile
• Decorative Finishes • Quarry Tile
• Metal Coating • Paver Tile
• High-Performance Coatings • Glass Mosaics
• Abrasion Resistant Coatings • Plastic Tile
• Cementitious Coatings • Metal Tile
• Elastomeric Coatings • Cut Natural Stone Tile
• Textured Plastic Coatings • Slate Tile
• Fire Resistant Paints • Flagstone Tile
• Fire Resistant Paints • Marble Tile
• Intumescent Paints • Granite Tile
• Chemical Resistant Coatings
• Graffiti Resistant Coatings TERRAZZO
• Coatings for Steel Coatings for Concrete and • Portland Cement Terrazzo
Masonry
• Precast Terrazzo
• Paint Restoration
• Conductive Terrazzo
• Plastic Matrix Terrazzo
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Partitions & Balustrades
GLASS
Properties of Glass
•The thermal, optical, electrical and chemical
properties of glass vary with its composition.
•Glass is a good thermal conductor.
•Glass is an electrically insulating material: it does
not conduct electricity.
•When light falls on glass, part of the light is
reflected at the surface, part of the light is
absorbed in the glass, and part of the light is
transmitted.
•If most of the light is transmitted, the glass is
transparent. By coloring the glass or changing its
composition, it is possible to transmit selectively
some wavelengths of the spectrum.
•Common glass does not transmit ultra-violet
radiation (short wavelengths): you will not get a
tan behind a window! However it does transmit
infrared radiation (long wavelengths): this is why
it is always hot behind a glass window.
•water corrosion is very slow.
MAKING GLASS- a brief history
Humans have used natural glass to create simple
tools for a long time.
It is not well known where and when the first
man-made glass was produced but it is thought to be
in Mesopotamia (located today in the Iraq/Syria
area) between 2000 and 3000 B.C. as indicated by
written records found in this area.
This glass was used as a glaze to decorate objects.
Glass was also made in ancient Egypt and was
valued as much as gold.
Types of glass
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•Polycarbonate resin sheet :
Transparent, with 200 times the
strength of glass and 30 times that of
acrylic resin sheet
•Mirrors: Mirrored float glass
•High-transparent glass: Float glass
with clear, high transparent
appearance and no color interference
•Double-glazed Pair glass: Two
sheets of glass bonded around dry air
for high thermal insulation
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•Laminated glass: Two sheets of
glass pressed against an inner sheet
•Tempered glass: Tempering gives
float glass enhanced strength
•Heat-reflective glass: Glass with
metallized coating on one side for
greater heat reflection
•Mesh and wired glass: Sealed into
the glass during production
•Heat-absorbing glass: Tinted with
metallic additives
•Figured glass: Patterned translucent
glass
•Sheet glass: High-grade,
distortion-free float glass
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GLASS BLOWING
Around 50 B.C., a technological innovation
revolutionized the glass making profession: it was
discovered that molten glass could be blown into
various shapes. This technique, still used today to
make hollow containers, is called glassblowing.

HEAT-STRENGTHENED GLASS

This glass is produced in much the same way as

tempered glass, but with lower levels of surface

compression, 3500-7500 psi. The final product is two
times stronger than annealed glass. The break pattern
varies with level of surface compression with lower
levels having a break pattern similar to annealed
glass. And higher levels resulting in patterns similar
to tempered glass.
HEAT ABSORBING GLASS
Types of glass containing minute particles of
metal that absorbs solar heat and is primarily
used in commercial applications.
Common glass is made from:
• sand or silica (SiO2)
• sodium carbonate (Na2CO3)
• limestone (CaCO3)
• magnesium carbonate (MgCO3)
• additives to improve the glass quality and to
color the glass.
The sodium carbonate introduces sodium oxide
(Na2O) and reduces the temperature of fusion of
silica (1700°C) to about 800°C.
The carbonates of calcium and magnesium
introduce respectively calcium oxide (CaO) and
magnesium oxide (MgO) to make the mixture
silica-sodium oxide non-soluble in water.
These materials are crushed, mixed and heated
for a long period of time at high temperature to
get rid of bubbles.
The mixture is then quickly cooled to ambient
temperature.
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FLOAT GLASS
Float Glass derives its name from ‘Float’
process used to produce glass, whereby the
molten glass flows on the molten tin.
Float glass is superior quality of flat glass
having unique characteristics of excellent
surface, uniform thickness, high optical
clarity and bright appearance. It is widely
used for window glazing, automobile
windshields, furniture, doors, mirrors etc.
The improvement brought about by the float
process in the quality of flat glass is
phenomenal. In almost all developed
countries, float glass has almost fully
replaced sheet glass. The recent experience
has shown that in developing countries also
float glass is fast replacing sheet glass apart
from creating new demand for usage of
glass.
Characteristics
•High Light Transmission
•High Transparency
•Free from Optical Distortion and Waviness
•Can be further fabricated into reflective,
laminated, security, insulating, heat-treated
and ceramic decorated glass
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Clear Glass
• Ideal for high visibility and clarity
• Windows
• Doors
• Mirrors
• Display Cases
• Shelves
• Picture Frame Glass
• Table Tops
• Furniture Applications
• Appliances

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• Safety Glazing
• Skylights
• Atriums
• Handrails

Tinted Glass
• Reduced Light Transmission
• Reduced Solar Heat Gain
• Enhanced Aesthetics
• Increase Design Flexibility
Availability
Clear Glass – in thickness ranging from 2 mm
through 19 mm and sizes varying from (500 mm x
700 mm) to (3050 mm x 4270 mm), i.e. 10’ x 14’
Bronze, Gray – in thickness ranging from 3 mm
through 12 mm and sizes varying from (1080 mm x
2400 mm), i.e. 3.5’ x 8’ to (2140 mm x 3050 mm), i.e.
7’ x 10’
FLOAT GLASS MANUFACTURING:
TODAY'S PROCESSES
The floating process became standard
during the sixties. This technique involves
discharging the ribbon of molten glass
from the furnace and then floating it onto a
bath of molten tin. This technique enables
the glass to be cut directly without first
having to be polished.

TYPES OF PROCESSING
changes of composition to produce tinted glass, special glasses, and Glass ceramics.

combinations with other products to create composites laminated glass (for safety) resin glass
(acoustic insulation), gel glasses (fire resistance), and glass-glasses (decoration).

the processing of the surfaces by treatments such as polishing or sanding, to produce the glasses used in
interior decorating.
the deposition of thin films to produce mirrors, enamelled glass, sunblock glasses, or glasses to save
energy.
mechanical reinforcement by thermal or chemical tempering to produce tempered safety glass.
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CHARGING

The raw materials are weighed electronically to within

0,1% Then mixed and wetted. They form a vitrifable
load, to which cullet is added before it is convoyed to
the furnace

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It's a wide tank made of refractory materials and it holds
2,000 tonnes of molten glass at a maximum temperature
of 1550° C.

FLOATING
The glass at 1100° C is discharged from the furnace onto
a bath of molten tin, where it floats and spreads out in
the form of a long strip. At the edges of this sheet,
toothed rollers(top rolls) pull or push the glass sideways
to obtain the required thickness (1.1 to 19 mm).

SPREADER

Placed at 600° C on the rolls of a cooling tunnel 100

meters long - the "spreader", the ribbon of glass cools
under control to ambient temperature. Towards 500° C,
it takes on the properties of a perfectly elastic solid.

CUTTING
Cooled in the open air, the ribbon of glass is inspected,
then cut into plates measuring 6m x 3m that are
automatically trimmed (edges removed). The volumes
are then placed upright on trestles by suction-cup lifters

ROLLING PROCESS
The glass leaving the furnace passes between two metallic rolls that give it the desired thickness and relief.
The printed glass used for interior decorating are made this way.

DRAWING PROCESS
The sheet of glass is drawn vertically from a molten glass bath. This process is used for artistic glass.

TEMPERING
The "Securit" tempering process was discovered in
Saint-Gobain's laboratories in 1929, in the course of
research undertaken at the request of the automobile
industry. The process, which consists of strengthening
the glass by very fast blast cooling, from 600 to 300°
C in a few seconds, is used to make automobile,
building, and speciality flat glass. A violent impact
shatters tempered glass into many tiny non-cutting
fragments
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LAMINATION
A French chemist, Edouard
Benedictus, invented laminated
glass in 1909 and named it
"Triplex". The process bonds
two sheets of glass using a sheet
of plastic, producing a safety
glass. If the glass is broken by an
impact, the plastic retains the
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for automobile windshields and
for building applications.

SANDBLASTING
• Glass products can be sandblasted to give a frosted/etched effect to the glass.
• Sandblasting can be done to the smooth or textured side of the panel.
• All sandblasted glass panels are "CLEARSHIELDtm" coated. Creating a non-stick easy clean
surface which is chemically inert to most substances. Resists staining by finger marks etc. -
Preserving its beautiful appearance.
• Sand Blast Textures
textures can be done in 6 and 10mm Toughened glass or 6.4 Laminate in accordance with safety
requirements.

Double-glazing
glass:
Two sheets of glass
bonded around
dry air for high
thermal insulation
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ACRYLI
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The acrylic sheet combines the high-end optical
clarity of acrylic with superior impact strength,
and it fabricates faster and more easily than
standard PLASTIC. For Modern Age Plastics, the
material has helped streamline manufacturing while
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improved strength.

Solid Colors
This style of Acrylic is like what you see lighted
signs made of. Some of the light passes through
but you can not see the light bulbs. We stock it in
14 different 1/8" thick colors and 4 different 1/4"
thick colors.

acrylic sheet products are appropriate

for a number of industrial applications,
including point-of-purchase displays,
sign fabrication, automotive accessories,
picture framing and skylight fabrication.

Transparent Colors
This style of Acrylic is like tinted window glass you can
see objects through it. The color is all the way through the
plastic, not just a coating on the top and bottom. This
works great for sun catchers, etc... We stock it in 9
different 1/8" thick colors and the clear 1/4" thick. The
Clear transparent is just like plastic non-tinted glass. The
color samples below maybe slightly different than the
actual colors of the acrylic sheets as taking a picture of
these is very difficult.
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This type of acrylic is a transparent
acrylic where the edges will glow a
fluorescent color. This product is
very unique, It collects the light in
the room and makes the edges of
the acrylic glow a bright
fluorescent color. We stock it in 3
different 1/8" colors.

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Colored Mirrors
This type of Acrylic is colored mirrors. It has a silver
coated mirror backing on it, just like regular glass
mirrors. We stock it in 12 different 1/8" thick colors and
the Clear 1/4" mirror. The clear mirrors are just like
regular glass non tinted mirrors.

Classification according to manufacturing

processes
Applications for cast acrylic sheet
CAST ACRYLIC SHEETS Comprehensive
Trophies
range of CAST ACRYLIC SHEETS combining
high quality, perfect surface finish, excellent Signs
UV stability and superb optical qualities. The Furniture
standard cast acrylic sheet range includes over
50 colours plus; Deflectors
Food contact applications
• CLEAR ACRYLIC SHEET
Baby
• OPAL ACRYLIC SHEET
incubators
• with a choice of matt or gloss finish and impact
grades. Protective guards Glove boxes
• Colour matching for major projects (subject to Refrigerated cabinets
minimum order) is also available.
• Cast acrylic sheets are available in a wide Decorative items
choice of standard thicknesses from 1mm Windows for squash courts
upwards
• .Clear cast acrylic range, blocks up to 150 mm Basketball panelsMotorcycle
• Standard sheet sizes: 3050mm x 2030mm windshieldsWindscreens
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•Properties
Quinn Plastics provides cost-effective
comes in wide range of sizes and thickness. solutions for almost every application
•durability where transparent or translucent sheet is
required. Quinn Plastics is dedicated to
•clarity providing the highest quality products,
•consistent quality customer service and technical support.
•versatility, and outstanding performance.
Quinn Plastics provide products for many
Optical Clarity: Our acrylic sheets have excellent different applications:

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light transmission. Clearer than glass! Will not
yellow after prolonged sun exposure. Building & construction - With
outstanding strength to weight
performance, their high light transmission
•Weather Resistance: Despite heat, cold, sunlight, and values allow light to flood in and give
humidity our acrylic sheet maintains its original easy construction methods. Quinn
appearance and color. Plastics sheets are available in many
standard dimensions, and we can also cut
Safety: Shatter-resistant, earthquake safe, and to size, enabling quick and easy
burglar-resistant. Increase safety with windows installation on site or into pre-fabricated
glazed of acrylic. glazing units for:
• Sports stadiums
Light Weight: Even with its strength and durability,
our acrylic sheet is only half the weight of glass. • Garden rooms
• Conservatories
UV Light Resistance: Clear acrylic sheet resists
ultraviolet light degradation. Each acrylic sheet has a • Public walkways
ten-year-limited warranty against yellowing and loss • Shopping centres
of light transmission.
• Schools
Chemical Resistance: Acrylic sheet resists many • Sanitary Ware
chemicals, including ammonia, dilute acids, and
aliphatic hydrocarbons. A chemical resistance chart
is available upon request.

Interior Design - Plastics have now been

recognised as beautiful materials in their
own right, and leading internationally
acclaimed designers are working with
Quinn Plastics products to produce
stunning design pieces! Exclusive
designer stores like the way that Quinn
Plastics materials can be integrated into
their theme, with stunning colours and
glass like appearance, whilst architects
know that they can specify Quinn sheets
in confidence when they want a modern
looking building.
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What is ACRY L I T E® SG Acrylic Sheet
and Why Should I Use It?
ACRYLITE SG sheet is a modified acrylic sheet pro
d u c t developed specifically to meet the unique
needs of the
sign industry. What sets it apart from standard
acrylic is its impact strength, which translates into
reduced bre a k a g e
during production, shipping, and installation.

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works perfectly for any sign application, from
channel letters to
f o rmed letters and shapes to back-painted signs. In
addition to superior strength, it offers easy
fabrication, excellent
w e a t h e r a b i l i t y, and remarkable color
consistency.

ABRASION RESISTA N T AC RY L I T E® AR AC RY L I C SHEET FOR INTERIOR SIGNS

How Do I Choose the Best Product for Indoor Sign Applications?

You need to consider three qualities in choosing the right material for interior signs: safety,
performance, and cost. Glass offers performance because it stands up to public environments, but it’s
heavy, difficult to fabricate and handle, and time-consuming to replace. Glass can also
shatter and compromise safety, making it a risky choice for public areas, especially with children.
Tempered glass will improve safety, however, it’s more expensive, cannot be cut to size, and has the
same drawbacks associated with glass.

Another choice is standard acrylic, which is half the weight of glass, easy to fabricate, and shatter
resistant. But standard acrylic can scratch and often doesn’t have the chemical resistance necessary for
cleaning and maintenance. That’s why abrasion resistant ACRYLITE AR
sheet is the perfect choice for interior signs. Signs made with ACRYLITE AR sheet will last far longer
and retain their superior optical clarity.

What Benefits Make ACRYLITE AR Sheet a Better Choice for Signs?

ACRYLITE AR sheet combines acrylic’s easy fabrication and handling, with a pro p r i e t a ry 3M
906 abrasion re s i s t a n t coating. This makes it many times more resistant than standard acrylic to
scratching and marring from frequent public contact. Manufacturers have the option of using
a one-sided abrasion resistant sheet, while the uncoated side is ideal for silk-screening.
Because of its chemical resistance, ACRYLITE AR sheet can be cleaned with a number of standard
household glass cleaners while maintaining its superior optical clarity.
Additional sheet options include ultraviolet light filtering and a glare reducing surface texture.
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FABRIC PARTITIONS
■ The fabric is strong, durable, light fast, flame spread.
■ The material is made from water based inks and is fully
washable, mildew and mould resistant.

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APPLICATION

■For an economic means of dividing rooms

to create more usable space
■These fabric partitions are a versatile way of
PROPER TIES /INSTALLATION arranging meeting rooms and work spaces,
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■and also are ideal for schools, nurseries,
USES hospitals, leisure centers and village halls.

■ Although they are the lowest cost folding

partitions these fabric partitions are nevertheless
made to a high specification.
■ The surface material is robust, and covers an
internal steel pantograph frame that runs on a
heavy duty aluminium track.
■ With the top hung system the floor is therefore left
a totally uninterrupted surface
■ The partition arrangements can be either single ,
double or any combination of two-way, three-way
or four-way layouts.
■The partitions can also be curved to a 1-metre
radius.

SPECIFIC ATIONS

■ Designed for top track hanging, the partitions are easy

and smooth to open and close, there is no visible
interruption of the floor area.

■ The partitions consist of an internal framework of electro-galvanized 6mm steel rods, steel hinges at
1m centres and leading/trailing edge steel U-channels.
■ Internal framework is covered with heavy duty vinyl coated fabric with external SA aluminium
male/female edge profiles complete with foam rubber seals
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THE MATERIAL-VINYL COATED Available in a wide range of up to
POLYESTER date colours from leading
wallcovering manufacturers.
■ Fabric wall covering gives an early fire warning
by reacting to heat and releasing a vapour which will
set off an ionisation type smoke detector. There are 16 standard colours from
stock and special colours are
■ The wall covering is also fully washable and available to order.
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mould fungi and bacteria.
These fabric folding partitions
■ The fabric partitions work extremely well can be differing colours on each
side.
■ They look great, are not heavy to use and
work well at drowning out noise levels so
that the separate areas can operate without
disturbance from each other."
■ These huge fabric walls are made of Vinyl Coated
Polyester, a material that is resistant to
t e a r a n d a b r a s i o n , mildewing, fungus, and
shrinkage. The material is flame resistant
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WOOD FINIS HED

P A R T I T I O N S
Folding partitions are becoming a popular and cost
effective way of increasing the flexibility of
function rooms for improved business.
■ Using high quality wood veneers, the wood
finished partitions have narrow panels for neat
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stacking when open and matching pelmets to hide
the track.
All folding partitions have a core of solid
■They come in glazed, unglazed and fibre board covered wood veneers
acoustic versions.
■Partitions with attractive all-over wood
veneer;
APPLICATI ONS
■ some with translucent or frosted acrylic
panels set into the partition;
■ The natural warmth and ambiance of wood
veneer folding partitions makes them especially
■and the 'Acoustic Special' incorporates a
suited to prestige offices, clubs and layer of sound insulating material to achieve
community centres, and doctors' a rating of Rw33dB.
surgeries.
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C O L O U R S AND F I N I S H E S
Finishes include hardwood veneer,
melamines and painted.
1. Melamine Beech
2. Melamine Oak
3. Melamine White Ash
4. Melamine Pine
5. Khoto
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7. Ash
8. Birch
9. Beech
10. Pine
11. Oak
12. Melamine white

Partitions can be top hung, which leaves the floo

a totally uninterrupted surface.

PARTICL E BOARD
OPERABLE WALL PANELS
■The system is individual panels that interlock.
■Each panel is locked into place, the final closure is
achieved by means of an expandable end panel
operated by a removable handle.
■They offer sound insulation excellence and are
available in an almost unlimited variety of
configurations.

Operable walls, installed in the boardroom of Britax's

new purpose built premises in South Wales in order to
maximize the flexible use of the room.

APPLICATION
Operable Walls offer an effective and efficient means of dividing space in hotels, conference rooms and
leisure areas.
These walls are ideally suited for an environment where the sound reduction quality is the essential
criteria.
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SPECIFICATION

■ The panels are constructed with a solid particle board on an aluminium peripheral frame.

■ The panels are then filled with mineral wool and other sound obstructing sheets.

■The panels give an acoustic level of 38dB - 53dB as standard.

■The normal panel thickness is 100mm.

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■The standard minimum panel width is 650mm and the maximum is 1250mm although
specials can be manufactured if there is a particular requirement.

■There is no floor track with this system and the operable seals top and bottom give a 25mm
clearance of both floor and ceiling when fully retracted.

■The panels can be made to incorporate a pass door and up to 1 hour fire rated can be used.

■The edges of the panels can either be edged in aluminium or flush fit. This is important when
considering if the edges need additional protection.

M U L T I F O L D PARTITIONS

The Multifold is ideal for medium acoustics and

when there is a need for the weight to be on the
floor when the support structure is not load
bearing.
The system consists of continuously hinged
panels that are locked into place every second
panel. The last panel always operates as a
communicating door.
The system can either be a single or Bi-parting.

The panels are constructed with a solid particle board on an aluminium peripheral frame
The panels are then filled with mineral wool and other sound obstructing sheets.

SPECIFICATI ON
The panels give an acoustic level of 38dB - 45dB.

The normal panel thickness is 70mm.

The seals are a hard wearing rubber at the top and bottom.
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■The Multifold can be either Centre folding (the
centre of the panels are fixed to the track) or
End-Folding (The end of the panels are fixed to the
track).

■If the panels are End-Folding then the option of

being floor supported requires a suitable structure for
support.

■The maximum panel width is 850mm (Centre

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folding) or 750mm (End-folding), the maximum
height is 4000mm.

■The leading panel acts as an access door.

■Locks are an optional extra.

APPLICATIONS

■The Multifold offers a solution to the

problem that exists because the support
structure is inaccessible or non existent.

■The product is able to achieve a far better

sound performance than the fabric in these
circumstances because of the acoustic seal at
the floor and ceiling.

■The Multifold offers an easy operation and

quality appearance that is suitable to almost
any environment from classrooms to
boardrooms.
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Panels used for suspended ceiling

•Polystyrene sheets imitating various metal finishes,mirrors,wood grains.

•Used in ceiling tiles, flat or wavy ceilings, wall panels, lighting panels.
•Textures- smooth, mirror, structured,3-dimensional.
•Metal finishes –brushed alumunium,titanium etc.
•Wood grains- mahogany,zebrano, tobacco etc.

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• door sets
• wall paneling
• reception desks
• general carpentry
• standard
• acoustic • drywall
• curved • glass / system
• fire rated partitioning
• moisture resistant • suspended ceilings
• pivoting • joinery
• framed
• architectural glass
• sliding
• fire doors & screens • glass doors
• entrance and • office moves & changes
automatic doors • galleries
…Glass partitions • restaurants / canteens
• single glazed • shop
• double glazed
• laminated fit-outs
• toughened
• acoustic
• fire
• acid etched
• ceramic
• digital
• Privacy glass
• magic mirrors
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…Suspended Ceilings
• metal pan
• grid and tile
• plasterboard
• feature ceilings
• panel lock or eqv.

...Architectural Glass
• balustrades
• structural glazing
• entrance canopies
• atrium glass
• frameless glass
conservatories
• free standing offices / pods
• bespoke designs
• galleries
• shop fit-outs
• maintenance
• restaurants
• canteens
…Joinery
….and not forgetting
…Drywall Partitions

...Office Moves and Changes

• signage and solutions

• kitchens
• boardrooms
• drywall decoration
• toilet fit-outs
• facilities
• DDA Improvements
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stretch ceiling system

Stretch ceiling system

these ceilings became an advanced alternative to
grid ceilings with ceiling tiles, suspended ceilings,
drywall, tin ceilings, metal and wood ceilings.
•build flat, 3 dimensional, floating and translucent
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•water damage resistant ceilings that have highest
fire rating - class 1.
• Mildew resistance and ability to de-magnetize
dust helps people with allergy reactions.
•ceilings do not ever crack, peel, fade or change its
shape make your interior maintenance-free for
many years.

BARRISOL Stretch Ceilings offer huge

potential to all commercial ceiling
applications.
extensive range of color choices, finishes and
ability to create shapes you have an
opportunity to create theme ceiling as well as
conventional flat designs.
Stretch ceilings fit all types of applications
including Shopping Malls, Supermarkets,
Theaters, Galleries, Fitness Facilities, Bars,
Restaurants, Nightclubs, Offices, Museums,
Churches and many other places.

BARRISOL Stretch Ceilings offered in over

100 colors and finishes like translucent
lighting applications), lacquered mirror like),
matte, satin, metallic, suede and perforated.
For acoustical applications we offer
Microsorber, specially designed micro
perforated sound absorber that is available in
all of our finishes and colors with exception of
suede.
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stretch ceiling system

What is a stretch ceiling system? Barrisol is a

suspended ceiling system comprising of two
basic components - a perimeter track and
lightweight membrane which stretches and clips
into the track. Additionally, the system can be
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panels, exhibitions and creative shapes. Barrisol
allows the incorporation of all types of light
fixtures, recessed lighting, vents and sprinklers
by the use of an appropriate backend support

Membrane. material is unique 0.2mm thick

titanium based fully recyclable vinyl. The
material comes in over 100 colors and finishes
such as Matte, Satin, Lacquer (mirror like),
Metallic, Suede, Perforated, and Translucent .
The material can be printed or painted for
additional effects, it is waterproof, washable,
resistant to vapor, mold and rated as fire resistant
class 1. The lightweight sheets are custom made
from roll material to form any shape and size
typically up to 400 square feet in one piece. Each
panel incorporates an ultrasonically welded
Harpoon Edge which clips into the track. Track .
Use of aluminum non-corrosive tracks that are
semi-concealed and allow us to create curves,
domes, vaults and many other shapes. There are
over a dozen of track configurations that help us Here are some of the major
achieve desired shapes. advantages of stretch ceilings:

Light weight, washable, hygienic, non

toxic, thermally effective,100%
recyclable, fire resistant class 1, water
damage and stain resistant, mildew
resistant, does not peel, crack or fade
with time, maintenance free.
The system can be installed within
¾” of existing soffits or ceilings making
it possible to refurbish without the
removal of original ceiling and saving on
associated time and cost. Manufacturers
warranty – 10 years!
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stretch ceiling system

Track . We use aluminum non-corrosive

tracks that are semi-concealed and allow us
to create curves, domes, vaults and many
other shapes. There are over a dozen of
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desired shapes.

Installation Process. The track is screw

fixed to the walls, soffit, frame or some
other form of rigid structure. A
measurement is then taken for ordering the
sheet material. At this stage the necessary
background supports for any lights, vents,
sprinklers and etc. are installed. The
measurements are converted to a CAD style
drawing package allowing instant orders at
the factory.
The sheet material is made (approx. 7%
smaller than the survey measurements) at
the production facilities in France and
shipped to us normally within 10-15
business days. On site, the material is
warmed up to 101 degrees, stretched using
special spatula tools and clipped into the
tracking system. Openings for recessed
lighting, vents and sprinklers and etc. are
cut out and reinforcing rings welded to the
sheet therefore allowing final fittings to be
installed.
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Suspended ceiling systems

Suspension Systems:
They are aesthetically pleasing, strong, and meet your
specific requirements. The grid system can be standard
galvanized, aluminum capped, aluminum, colored, etc. It
can provide the required fire rating when used in
conjunction with other fire rated components and
incorporated with the above roofing or flooring system.
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the aforementioned systems, to include open and
concealed ceiling systems.

Acoustical Ceiling Panels:

The panels available are offered in wider variety than the
suspension systems. They can range from the 2 x 4 lay
in grocery store look, to that of the finest restaurant or
executive office. The ceiling tiles can be moisture
resistant, fire resistant, or just aesthetically pleasing.
There are systems for clean rooms and the food industry.
The acoustical ceiling system also offers sound
reduction and insulation value to your work space.

Polycarbonate sheets are extensively used in

Industrial Applications. These are used for Industrial
Sky Lights and North-Light Glazing to provide
daylight solutions in Industrial and Commercial
Structures.

COMPARISON POLYCARBONATE SHEETS

Polycarbonate sheets are substantially superior to
all the conventional skylight materials in almost all
areas of comparison.
CORRUGATED PROFILE
As highlighted earlier, these sheets are used
principally in industrial applications which include
Industrial Skylights, Strip Lighting and North Light
Glazing.
CORRUGATED PROFILE
As highlighted earlier, these sheets are used
principally in industrial applications which
include Industrial Skylights, Strip Lighting and
North Light Glazing.
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Heritage tin ceilings

Painting Ceiling Roses and Medallions

Some home owners paint their plaster ceiling decorations
in the same color as the main ceiling. This seems such a
pity when a painted accessory can highlight the other
furnishings in the room. The colours of carpets, lounge
suites and other furniture should be reflected in the colours
of the ceiling rose. By doing this the ceiling rose becomes Offices available in India
a work of art in itself. A bland white ceiling rose on a
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opportunity wasted.

How to paint a plaster rose

Firstly, before you even buy your rose or medallion check it
out for physical blemishes. Whilst in the hardware shop look
all around the edges of the rose for parts which have broken
off. Plaster is a very soft material and chunks will break off
easily if the roses are not handled carefully. Similarly look
out for defects in the face of the rose. Reject each rose until
you find one that is undamaged. Some areas of the ceiling
rose may need very fine sanding to make them smooth. Do
this job very lightly as it is easy to sand back too far and
create a further problem. After the rose is sanded take it
outdoors and dust it off well. Alternatively use an old
vacuum cleaner to remove the fine plaster dust. Wipe the
rose over with a damp cloth to pick up any remaining plaster
dust. Allow to dry for half an hour.
Paint the rose with a good quality sealer. Sealer is generally a
creamy white color so it can be helpful to ask the hardware
shop to add a very tiny amount of tint to the sealer so that you
can see which parts of the rose are sealed and which are not.
Use a brush with a width of about one inch for this job.
Choose the best quality brushes you can afford so that you are
not continually picking off hairs from your beautiful paint
job. Be careful not to get puddles of sealer in the recesses of
the pattern. This is hard to remove when it finally dries.
Check for the appropriate drying time on the can of sealer. If
it is an oil based sealer then generally you will need to wait at
least 16 hours for it to dry. Water based sealers take less time
to dry. If the weather is cold and/or damp then the drying
time will increase.
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Heritage tin ceilings

Water-based or acrylic paints are generally used on

plaster ceiling ornamentation. Flat paints may be used on
the ceiling itself but paints with a slight sheen to them are
recommended for ceiling roses. They are then easier to
wipe over if dust or fly specks accumulate over the years.
Don't use a gloss paint. Satin finish is sufficiently shiny.
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same size as the one used for the sealer. A second coat
will be needed. Acrylic paints dry very quickly. Follow Pressed Tin Ceilings
the instructions on the can when re-coating. Most of the pressed tin ceiling pictures you
see below depict portions of a full panel. The
Buy the smallest pots of paint available for the square pictures all represent an area of 600
various colours you wish to use on the rose. Paint does mm x 600 mm (2' x 2').
not keep well so it is false economy to buy large tins.
Remember that paint dries to a darker color than it
appears when wet. When painting the fine details you will
need much smaller brushes. Use artist brushes, sizes 6
and 4 to start with and progress from there. Always try to
be consistent in the way you paint. For example, always
paint your leaves with brush strokes in one direction
only. Have a small pot of water at hand and also a box of
cheap cotton buds. Any paint excesses or errors can be
smartly wiped away with a cotton bud which has been
moistened with the water. All the colours used to
decorate the rose will need to be applied twice to give
sufficient depth of color. If dark colours are used then a
third coat may be required. Gold paint can be used in
small amounts to give highlights to ceiling roses. It is
amazing how a touch of gold can add an element of
grandeur to a rose. Gold paint is often oil based so will
need to be cleaned up with turpentine. Additionally gold
paint needs to be stirred frequently whilst being used.
Use only a small amount of gold paint on your brush as it
has a tendency to be quite runny and will be troublesome
to remove if used in excess.
You now should have a delightful addition to your
decor with an interior design project that cost very little in
comparison to the effect it will create in your room.

Our panels can be painted so that

they have an "aged" appearance
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Glu-Lam-Log Laminated Logs

The traditional
look of round
hand-peeled
timbers and the
more
contemporary
look and
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laminated beams
were used to join
the wings at the
main entryway

Corner
Configurations

Select ponderosa pine paneling covers

the scissor trusses and ladder-framing
that were needed to build a roof on a
home that turns fifteen degrees twice.

Interior/Exterior Options
Laminated Logs
Whether you need interior
Virtually eliminate all of the problems
paneling for an accent wall;
associated with log home construction.
window trim that's appropriate for
Provide warmth and performance of solid
log home construction; exposed
wood construction while avoiding the natural
flooring for a loft; or an exterior
checking, cracking and shrinking associated
deck that sheds water, you can
with solid logs.
turn to us for consistent, superior
quality.
Traditional Milled Logs
Traditional logs remain one of the
most popular alternatives for log home
Timbers, Sealants, Fasteners &
construction. They appeal to people
Finishes
who prefer a more rustic look.
When it comes to specialty
Glu-Lam milled logs are among the
materials that relate to
highest quality in the industry.
building, sealing, and finishing
Log Cabin Siding log homes, we can help you
Log cabin siding can be used to source superior materials that
match or complement an existing may not be readily available in
log building, or can provide an your area.
economical method for giving a log
look to framed structures
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FINISHES
WALL PANELLING & FINISHES

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Stone Cladding

natural stacked stone is an astounding modern

cladding that is ideal for accentuating walls, water
features and pillars. It is used for both internal and
external applications. Stacked Stone is made of natural
slate stone that is lightweight, allowing for simple
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unique feel and can be easily installed by professional
applicators or competent DIY-ers

Stacked stone is the new feature of new landscape and interior designs. Architects around the world
are using stacked stone to give a novel perspective to a landscape classic. Using this product, you can
create designs that are enchantingly rustic or innovative and modern. Stacked Stone will not only
accentuate the beauty of landscapes and interiors, but also increase the value of any property

Sandwiched Panel
Colorite premium Prepainted
steel and Aluminium has been
developed by UNICOIL to provide a durable
cladding and roofing material
for exterior application with good
formability.

•Used in regions that experience extreme
temperatures
•thickness range of 60mm ~ 80mm. ~ 100mm. ~
120mm. ~ 150mm. ~ 200mm.
•Cam – lock system is adopted to these panels, to
disable the weather – loss.
•polyurethane insulated panels
•rockwool insulated panels
•sinusoidal and trapezoidal single sheet claddings
• aluminium or galvanized steel single skin
materials,
Are available in market in more than 20 different
forms.
Typical Use: Roofing and accessories, wall
cladding, rain water goods,
insulated panels, fences, garden sheds, air
conditioner wraps, lighting
fixture etc.
Protective Film: Colorite can be supplied
with a specially designed
polyethylene strippable film on the top side.
The polyethylene film should
be removed from the painted steel strip
within 12 months of delivery from
UNICOIL or within 6 months if the product
has been exposed to outdoor
ageing.
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•Parqwall is an interior wall cladding system produced
by Abet Inc.

•This pre-engineered semi-custom wall panel system

makes panel systems affordable, flexible in design
and simple to install.

•Beauty, durability and functionality are the key

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•It can be installed in new construction or over virtually
any existing wall making it ideal for remodels.

•Because tear out of the existing wall is not required,

construction noise and tenant disruption are greatly
reduced.

•The system can be installed with a variety of extruded

aluminum moldings which accommodate many retail
and corporate accessories such as display shelves or
waste baskets, or choose a more conservative simple
reveal or even a concealed butt-seam.
•The 24" wide panels can be installed in
vertical or horizontal layouts.

• Wide range of glass color, types and

The versatility of a Impact Resistant surface finishes available
wide range of colours Coloured Glass • Ability to print any image onto glass, ie
and patterned Logos, Stone reproductions, Fabric
finishes, in large panel Panelling
textures
sizes, offers designers • Large panel sizes up to 1200mm x
and architects the 3000mm
freedom to explore a • Light weight, easy and safe to handle.
new design medium in • Explosive resistant
the subtle use of color • Shatterproof, breaks safely and remains
and light with low intact without slivers or shards
maintenance, • proven impact resistance
reflective, durable • Impact resistant to BS 6206 Class A
surfaces. Applications • Assists in compliance with CDM
include walls and regulations.
ceilings. • ease of installation to different
substrates
• adhesive fixing
 Ultra thin stone for interior use
The unique production process of Ultra lite combines
the decorative aesthetics of natural stone with
additional strength by reinforcement, together with
all the benefits of lightweight panels.
ULTRALITE stone panels are lighter and stronger
than conventional 20mm thick stone, making the
extensive use of natural stone a real possibility in
areas where weight issues are paramount. Natural
stones are cut to a nominal thickness of 7mm,
reinforced with fibreglass mesh and resin then
laminated to aluminium honeycomb panels or
closed cell structural foam boards.
This manufacturing process allows panels to be
offered in sizes up to 1200mm x 2500mm whilst
adding significant flexural strength to the stone to
accommodate environments of continual movement.
Using our in-house manufacturing facilities we are
also able to accept free issue material and process it
into a lightweight product with significantly reduced
lead times. This makes possible the continuation of
stone finishes from the reception and lobby areas
right into the lift cars.
• Ultra thin – only 7mm thick
• Light weight – 23kg per m² approx
• Large panels upto 1200mm x 2500mm (depending
on stone type)
• Allows use in applications where traditional stone
could not be considered
• Minimum joints
• Ease of installation to different substrates
• No wet trades
• Gun applied adhesive or mechanical fixing
• Vast range of stone finishes
• Can be concave curved subject to suitability of
stone
Impact resistant safety mirror
This mirror is manufactured to a patented
construction process, incorporating a unique
impact absorbing backing - this provides
flexural strength to resist impact. If the
panel is broken it will not shatter - the glass
breaks cleanly with no slivers or shards of
glass coming loose. The product breaks
safely and remains intact.
Tough, lightweight and easy to handle
Diamond Mirror is installed using adhesive,
thereby avoiding the use of unsightly screw
fixings.
Extensively tested, this mirror conforms to
National and International standards of
safety including sustained high
temperatures, humidity, stability, impact
resistance, and in explosive testing
performed “remarkably”.
It is the preferred choice of many blue chip
clients in the residential, leisure, retail,
hospitality, health and fitness market sectors
throughout the world.
Diamond Mirror offers:
• proven impact resistance
• light weight and high strength
• adhesive fixing
• ease of installation to different substrates
• high quality reflective image
• panel sizes up to 1200mm x 3000mm
• assists in compliance with CDM
regulations
• Complementary aluminium trims
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Aluminium Composite Panels Advantage:
1. High temperature resistant
2. Weathering resistant
Aluminum composite panel is one kind of building 3. Scrubbing resistant
cladding material which is widely used for decorating 4. Sound insulation
the interior or exterior wall.. It provides an excellent 5. Acid or alkali proof
long-time beauty on aluminium coil which is coated 6. Fireproof
PVDF paint (KYNAR 500 Resin). 7. Light weight material is easy to
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Specification:
Thickness : 4mm(standard), 2-6mm(As required)
Width : 1,220mm, 1,250mm, 1,270mm
Length : As request

Application
Wide variety of usage such as exterior decoration for
high rise building, curtain wall board, airport, railway
station, subway, balcony, equipment unit, indoor
compartment, billboard, identification board etc.

Minimum order quantity: 2000sq.m. Crystallized Glass Panels

This manmade stone has superior characters
Production capacity: 3000,000sq.m. than natural stone. It is luxury panel suitable
for inside & outside wall cladding, flooring,
round pillar, counter top.
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carpentry or various other engineering purposes & it is
applied to the trees measuring not less than 600 mm in PROPERTIES:
girth or circumference of the trunk. • Low-heat conductivity
• Amenability to mechanical
working
Wood waste • Small bulk density
utilization • Relatively high strength
Sawdust & wood • Susceptibility to decay &
shavings are used inflammability
with admixture of • Fluctuations in properties due to
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make fibre-slabs, • Variations in strength in length &
fibreboards etc. across fibres

Procedures involved to obtain timber

from trees are as follows:
INDUSTRIAL TIMBER • Felling of trees
Timber which is prepared scientifically in a factory is • Seasoning of timber
termed as industrial timber. • Conversion of timber
Varieties

Plywood
• Are boards prepared from thin layers of wood or
veneer
• Three or more veneers in odd numbers are placed
one above the other with the direction of grains
of successive layers at right angles to each other.
They are held in position by application of suitable
adhesives. While being glued, the pressure may be
applied on veneers which can either be cold or
hot. For hot pressure, hydraulic press employed
with temp. varying from 150o C to 260o C. For
cold pressure, 0.7 – 1.4 N/mm2 pressure applied at
room temperature.
• Different commercial forms available:
• Battenboard (solid block with core of sawn thin • Multi-ply ( prepared from more than
wood. About 50 mm thick.Used for making three piles. Thickness: 6 – 25 mm or
partition walls, furniture pieces, ceilings, shutters more )
of doors & windows • Three-ply veneered plywood (prepared
• Laminboard (solid block with sore made of from three piles)
multi-ply veneers. About 50 mm thick) • Application:
• Metal faced plywood (core is covered by a thin • Ceilings
sheet of aluminium, copper, brinze, steel etc. • Doors
• Furniture
• Partitions
• Paneling walls
• Packing cases
Veneers
Are thin sheets or slices of wood of superior quality
Thickness : 0.40 – 6.0 mm or more
Obtained by rotating a log of wood against a sharp
knife of rotary cutter or saw. After being removed
are dried in kilns to remove moisture
Indian timbers suitable for veneers: mahogany, oak,
rosewood, sisso, teak etc.
Veneering : Edges of veneers are joined & sheets of
decorative designs are prepared
Application: Used to produce plywood,
batten-boards & lamin-boards. Also glued on the
surface of inferior wood to improve its appearance.

Fiberboards
• Are rigid boards also known as pressed wood
or reconstructed wood
• An ideal base for all types of decorative
finishes such as distemper, oil paint, oil paint
etc
• Thickness varies from 3mm-12mm
• Available size: 3m-4.5m by 1.2m-1.8m
• Manufacture: pieces of wood, cane or other
vegetable fibers & chipping are heated &
boiled. The wood fibers separated by heat are
put in a vessel in which pressurized steam is
introduced. The pressure of steam is then
increased to 7 N/mm2. Then the pressure is
released which makes the wood pieces to
explode & thus its natural adhesive is separated Applications:
out. These fibres are cleaned of all superfluous
or extra gums & spread on wire screens in the 1.For internal finish of rooms such as wall
form of loose sheets or blankets of required paneling, suspended ceilings etc.
thickness. Such loose sheets of wood fibres are 2.To prepare flush doors , tops of tables etc.
prepared between steel plates & ultimately, the 3.To construct partitions
fibreboards are obtained. 4.To provide an insulating material of heat
• Classified as insulating boards, medium hard & sound
boards, hard boards, super hard boards & 5.To work as paving or flooring material
laminated boards. Available under various
trade names such as Euraka, Indianite, Insulite,
Masonite, Nordex etc.
Impreg Timbers Advantages:
Not affected by
•Timber which is fully or partly covered with resin ( moisture & weather
usual phenol formaldehyde) conditions
•Manufacture: Veneers or thin strips of wood are taken Strong & durable
& are immersed in resin. The resin fills the space Possesses more
between wood cells & by chemical reaction a electrical insulation
consolidated mass develops. It is then cured at a temp. Presents a decent
of about 150oC. appearance
•Available under various trade names : Formica, resists the acidic effect
Sungloss, Sunmica etc. contraction &
expansion of impreg
timber is about
25-40% less than
ordinary timber

Pebble & stone cladding tiles Application:

Moulds
A mesh-backed pebble tile furniture
decorative articles
This Stone range includes:
• interlocking pebble tiles;
•random interlocking sandstone,
•marble and quartz tiles;
•solid tiles;
• pavers;
•mosaics;
• the innovative GeoTile
• bespoke mosaic rugs.

• Pebble tiles
As the originator of the mesh-backed pebble tile,
Island Stone offers two pebble ranges. The
premium range, which is available in nine colours,
now includes the improved infinity interlock
system. Additional to the premium range is a
standard range, available in three colours.

Random interlocking tiles

The random interlocking tiles have a unique
interlocking system, developed and patented by
Island Stone, which means near-seamless finishes
can be achieved in every installation. The tiles are
suitable for a wide variety of applications,
including floors and walls in indoor and outdoor
settings
 Solid stone tiles
A range of solid sandstone, quartz and marble tiles is
offered in a choice of eleven colours. They are highly
suitable for large areas, and can be mixed to good
effect with other Island Stone products. Bespoke sizes
can be cut to measure.

Wall cladding tiles

Strip cladding: innovative stone strip cladding

suited to both interior and exterior use. Traditional or
groutless installation can be chosen according to the
desired effect. The cladding is available in a natural
face finish in four colours: white, black, copper and
silver.

Rustic cladding: exclusive to Island Stone, the

100x600mm interlocking wall cladding creates a
woven, 3D effect. It is offered in six colours, all of
which are suitable for indoor or outdoor use. No
grout is required.

Classic cladding: exclusive to Island Stone, this

300x300mm tile creates a textured wall finish
available in three colours.

Composition and
manufacture
Using a system developed and
patented by Island Stone, the pebble,
marble, quartz and sandstone tiles
interlock like pieces in a jigsaw puzzle
to present a continuous flow of stone
without joins.
Many tiles can be custom-made to
client specification.
Pebble & stone cladding tiles

the mesh-backed pebble tile. Island Stone tiles can be found anywhere from chic city hotels
such as the Soho Hotel in London, through fashion stores such as Burberry in Milan, to the
pools in the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, as well as in many design-inspired homes
throughout the world.
The Island Stone range includes: infinity interlocking pebble tiles; random interlocking
sandstone, marble and quartz tiles; solid tiles; pavers; mosaics; the innovative GeoTile and
bespoke mosaic rugs.
Every Island Stone product is made with an emphasis on innovative design and high quality
craftsmanship.
• Pebble tiles
As the originator of the mesh-backed pebble tile, Island Stone offers two pebble ranges. The
premium range, which is available in nine colours, now includes the improved infinity interlock
system. Additional to the premium range is a standard range, available in three colours.
• Random interlocking tiles
The random interlocking tiles have a unique interlocking system, developed and patented by
Island Stone, which means near-seamless finishes can be achieved in every installation. The
tiles are suitable for a wide variety of applications, including floors and walls in indoor and
outdoor settings.
• Solid stone tiles
A range of solid sandstone, quartz and marble tiles is offered in a choice of eleven colours.
They are highly suitable for large areas, and can be mixed to good effect with other Island
Stone products. Bespoke sizes can be cut to measure.
• Wall cladding tiles
Strip cladding: innovative stone strip cladding suited to both interior and exterior use.
Traditional or groutless installation can be chosen according to the desired effect. The
cladding is available in a natural face finish in four colours: white, black, copper and silver.
Rustic cladding: exclusive to Island Stone, the 100x600mm interlocking wall cladding creates
a woven, 3D effect. It is offered in six colours, all of which are suitable for indoor or outdoor
use. No grout is required.
Classic cladding: exclusive to Island Stone, this 300x300mm tile creates a textured wall finish
available in three colours.

Composition and manufacture

At the company's modern manufacturing facilities, Island Stone's western-trained
management team ensures that
all products meet high quality standards and that all international labour and human rights are
strictly adhered to.
Using a system developed and patented by Island Stone, the pebble, marble, quartz and
sandstone tiles interlock like pieces in a jigsaw puzzle to present a continuous flow of stone
without joins.
Many tiles can be custom-made to client specification.
FLOORING

Types of flooring
▪ Hardwood flooring
▪ Laminate Flooring
▪ Ceramic Tiles
▪ Vinyl Flooring
▪ Bamboo Flooring
▪ Rugs
▪ Carpets
Hardwood Floors
▪ Hardwood Floor

▪ Solid Wood Floors

▪ Engineered Wood Floors

▪ Longstrip Wood Floors

▪ Handscraped Wood Floors

Hardwood floors offer the charm and timeless beauty ▪ Wood Floor Finishes
only found in authentic, real wood. Many interior
decorators today prefer hard wood floors as the base layer
and then add an area rug to enhance the room's overall ▪ Plank Edge Styles
color scheme.
▪ More durable and adaptable
▪ Hardwood floors come in a wide variety of wood species,
colors and widths.

Solid Hardwood Floors –

are a solid piece of hardwood cut into
wood planks that are generally 3/4" thick.
(Above ground level areas only, not
recommended for concrete slabs.)
Engineered Hardwood Floors - are
several plies of wood that a glued and
laminated together to form a wood plank.
They range in thickness from 1/4" to just
over a half inch. (Can be installed almost
anywhere in the home, including over dry
concrete slabs.)
 Longstrip Hardwood Floors-

▪ much longer and wider

▪ The top layer has 2-3 rows of thin hardwood
strips spliced together
▪ gives the appearance of having 2-3 planks
locked together.
▪ can be glued-down, stapled or floated over a
wide variety of sub-floors.
▪ Can be installed over dry concrete slabs.

It is extremely difficult to tell these three

Wood Floor Finishes
•Today, manufacturers use sophisticated techniques to
quickly apply urethane-based finishes right at the
factory.
different wood flooring construction types
apart. Both the engineered and the longstrip
have several thin layers (plies) of wood that
are glued together. By gluing the plies
together you get better dimensional stability
within the plank. Used in basements and
over concrete slabs where solid strip wood
floors are considered off limits.

•These urethane finishes do not require buffing or

waxing.

•By using ultra violet lights manufacturers can quickly

apply several coats of urethane finish. This process is
called UV-cured urethane. As example, some
manufacturers are applying 6-10 coats of UV-cured
urethane. In addition, many manufacturers now add
small chips of Aluminum Oxide directly into the floor's
finish which dramatically increases the life of the floor.
•This does not mean you should wash your floor with a
wet mop, but it does mean that these wood floors won't
watermark like the old waxed, strip wood floors.
•The the UV cured urethane wood finishes are extremely
durable and much more abrasion resistant than waxed
floors.
Handscraped hardwood floors
▪ offered in both solid and engineered
construction depending on the
manufacturer.
▪ some manufacturers offer distressed
hardwood flooring.
▪ difference is that the markings in the face
are done by a machine, while handscraped
hardwood planks are done manually.
▪ handscraping is more costly and gives a
unique look over a machine distressed
plank.
Factory Pre-finished Hardwood Floors
Wood floors that have been factory finished before they
are installed.
▪UV-cured –Cured with Ultra Violet lights versus heat.
▪Polyurethane – A clear, tough and durable finish that is
applied as the wear layer.
▪Acrylic-urethane – A slightly different chemical make
up than polyurethane but with the same benefits.
▪Ceramic – Advanced technology that allows the use of
space-age ceramics to increase the abrasion resistance of
the wear layer.
▪Aluminum Oxide – Chips added into the urethane
finish for increased abrasion resistance of the wear layer.
Extremely popular on the better grade hardwood floors.
▪Acrylic Impregnated – Acrylic monomers are injected
into the wood cell structure to give increased hardness
and then also applied on top of the planks.
▪Note: With factory finished wood floors chances are
your pre-finished wood trims and molding will not
match your floor, rather they will be color cooordinated.
Job-site Finished Hardwood Flooring
Wood floor is installed, stained and finished at the
job-site
Job-site finish means you start with a unfinished wood
floor and then the floor is sanded, stained, and finished
on the job site.
▪Water Based Urethane – Water is used as part of the
chemical make up of the polyurethane finish.
▪Solvent Based Urethane – Oil is used as part of the
chemical make up of the polyurethane finish.
▪Moisture Cured Urethane – A similar chemical make
up as solvent based urethanes but, this finish needs the
humidity (moisture) in the air to cure.
▪Note: Although contractors doing job-site installations
go to extremes to prevent dust, some dust will work it's
way into other areas of the home.
Nail Down Installation
Typically used when installing 3/4" solid
wood floors
2" nailing cleats are used with a wood
flooring nailer and mallet to attach the
flooring to the subfloor. Solid Strip floors or
Plank floors can only be installed on wooden
sub-floors on grade or above grade.
Staple Down Installation
Staples are used instead of nailing cleats
to secure the hardwood flooring to the wood
subfloor. A pneumatic staple gun is used to
drive the staples into the tongue of the
wood planks and into the wood subfloor
underneath.
Glue Down Installation
The wood planks are glued directly onto the
subfloor. The recommended mastic or
adhesive is spread onto the subfloor using the
proper-sized notched trowel and than the
planks are set into the adhesive.
Glueless
These floors can be installed over a variety of
sub-floors such as wood, concrete slabs and
even some types of existing floors.
Floating Installation
With the floating installation method the
floor is not mechanically fastened to to any
part of the subfloor. There is a thin pad that is
placed between the wood flooring and the
subfloor. The padding protects against
moisture, reduces noise transmission, softer
under foot.
Laminate Floors
▪Laminate flooring comes in either planks or square tiles.
▪They are designed to replicate real flooring materials
- such as wood, stone or ceramic tiles.
▪different layers of various materials that are pressed
together to form each plank. A printed film gives the floor
the look of a real wood or tile and is protected by a tough,
durable wearlayer that goes on top of the print layer. The
resins used in the wearlayer are said to be almost as hard as
diamonds and provides unsurpassed wear and stain
resistance.
▪Backing - melamine plastic layer used to give additional
structural stability and added moisture protection
▪Core - generally made from high-density fiber board
(HDF), particle board, or plastic, the core adds impact
resistance, and forms the tongue and groove locking
system. Melamine - is a plastic-type resin to add
durability, and stability to the laminated planks.
▪Print Film - which is also called the decorative layer
gives the floor the appearance of a real hardwood or tile.
Wearlayer - is a tough clear melamine layer with
aluminum oxide particles.
▪Underlayment - is a clear thin plastic sheet that is
installed over the substrate before the laminate floor is
floated.
▪The inner core is generally made from
high-density fiberboard
▪forms the tongues and grooves for locking
planks together.
▪all the upper layers and the backing material
are fused to the core.
The laminated planks are usually fused
together in either a one or two step process.
▪In the two-step process several layers are first
glued together and then these layers are
combined with the remaining materials and
than glued and fused into a plank. This
method is called High Pressure Laminate
(HPL).
▪The other method is where all materials are
fused together in one step and this is called
Direct Pressure Laminate (DPL).
The planks have tongue and grooved edges
on all 4 sides to secure the planks together.
The two main glueless locking systems either
involve a tongue and groove that is
reinforced from underneath by an aluminum,
mechanical locking system or a tongue and
groove locking system
built right into the middle core that allows the
planks to snap or clic together.
▪ Laminate floors are also offered that require
specially formulated glue to be applied to the
tongue and groove at the time of the
installation to secure the planks to one
another.
Installing a Laminate Floor
▪Laminate flooring just lays on top of the sub floor,
which can be wood, concrete, or an existing floor.
▪This allows the laminate flooring to expand and contract
freely as the room environment changes.
▪Laminate floors come in planks and squares of various
sizes and shapes. All four sides of each plank have a
tongue and grooved edge for locking them together.
▪There are also laminate floors which have the glue
pre-applied along the tongue and the glue is activated by
touching the tongue with a damp sponge.
▪Many of the better grade laminate floors have all edges
pre-sealed at the factory to help prevent moisture from
attacking the inner core structure.
Special polyurethane underlay is laid down prior to
installing laminate flooring. This helps the floor to float
freely over the top.
Glueless Laminate Floor Installation
▪Most laminate flooring manufacturers today
offer gluess laminate floors.
▪These floors do not require any glue to lock
the planks together and are often referred
too as "clic-floors".
▪The tongue and grooves are specially
designed to lock together and not come a
part from foot traffic.
Glued Laminate Floors
Glue - to secure the planks together and help
seal moisture
Fillers & Sealants - fillers are to fix seam
gaps between planks and the sealant
is used around the perimeter where
moisture may enter.
Straps - straps work much better than clamps
at pulling plank rows together.
Tapping Block - the tapping blocks are used
to lightly tap two planks together.
Wedges - insure a minimum gap is
left between the laminate floor and all
vertical walls.
Pulling Bar - the bar is used to help pull two
pieces of laminate together.
Ceramic Tiles
Tiles are a mixture of clays that are pressed into
shape and fired at high temperatures which gives
the tile it’s hardness. The bisque (body) of ceramic
tile may then be glazed, or left unglazed depending
on it’s intended use.
Glazed Ceramic Tile
Glazed ceramic tile has a ceramic coating applied to the
tile body which gives the tile its color and finish.
Classifications of Ceramic Tile
Group I: Tiles that are suitable for residential
bathrooms with light foot traffic . Generally wall tile
products fall into this group. Some wall tiles can be used
on the floor.
Group II: Tiles that can be used in residential areas, but
not areas with high foot traffic, such as in kitchens,
foyers, laundry rooms, etc.
Group III: Tiles that are recommended for all
residential installations with normal foot traffic.
Group IV: Tiles that are suited for light to medium
commercial applications, such as offices, sales rooms.
Group V: Tiles used in heavy commercial traffic areas
and are suited for exterior areas, shopping centers,
airports, hotel lobbies, public walkways.
Types of Tiles
Ceramic Mosaic Tile – tiles that are less than 6 inches
facial area & are 3/8" or less in thickness.
Quarry Tile – tiles made from the extrusion process
from shale or natural clays and usually are 6 square
inches or more in facial size and can be glazed or
unglazed.
Paver Tile – glazed or unglazed natural clay or
porcelain tiles having a facial area of six square inches
or more and made from the dust-pressed method.
Wall Tile – glazed tiles with that are designed for indoor
use and are generally non-vitreous.
Ceramic tiles
Porcelain Tiles
Natural Stone Tile
Grout
Tile Density & Moisture Absorption
Tile Density – As the weight or the density
increase it becomes a stronger tile.
Moisture Absorption –as the density
increases the amount of moisture that a tile
can absorb becomes less.
Non-Vitreous Tiles – tiles with a water
absorption of 7% or greater .Suited for indoor
use only.
Semi-Vitreous Tiles – tiles with a water
absorption greater than 3%, but less than 7%.
Suited for indoor use only.
Vitreous Tiles – tiles with a water absorption
less that 3% moisture, but more than 0.5%.
Referred to as frost resistant tiles but can not
be used in exterior areas where freeze thaw
conditions could cause tile cracking.
Impervious Tiles – tiles that have less than
.5% moisture absorption (Porcelain tile).
These tiles are frost proof and can be used in
exterior areas, or on the outside of building
facades.
Tile Production Methods
Bicottura - The clay body is fired on the first pass
through the kiln, and the glaze is applied and fired on the
second pass through the kiln. This process is only being
used today for decorative wall tile products.
Monocottura –The tile passes through the firing process
one time at a temperature of 2200 degrees. Monocuttura
tiles have denser bodies and harder glazes than Bicottura
tiles.
White Body Tile versus Red Body Tile
The color of the body is determined by the color of the
clay used by the manufacturer that is available in their
geographic region. Look at the body of the tile to see if
the color is red or white. The quality of the tile is more
related to the quality of the manufacturer not the color of
the body.
Some characteristics of glazed ceramic tile are:
▪ Durable
▪ Easy care
▪ Scratch resistant
▪ Environmentally friendly
▪ Beautiful and Versatile
▪ Fire Resistant
▪ Water Resistant
Some other important things are:
▪Slip-resistance of ceramic tile
▪Size of tile compared to the overall room size
▪Width and color of the grout joints
▪Thickness of the tile
▪Height variations of the floors between adjoining rooms
▪Suitability of the sub floor for ceramic tile
▪Cleanability of the ceramic tile
Linoleum Floors
*Linoleum floors are not made of vinyl.
People confuse it with vinyl floors.
▪Linoleum is primarily made of all natural
products, such as linseed oil from flax,
wood powder, limestone, resins and some
colored pigments. The backing is made
from jute, which is a natural grass.
▪In commercial applications linoleum has
been used for years because it is extremely
durable, burn-resistant, sanitary qualities,
allergen-free and made of all natural
ingredients.
Porcelain Tile
▪Porcelain tiles come in either a glazed
porcelain or a through-body porcelain tile.
Through-body porcelain tiles have the same
colors all the way through from front to the
back of the tile. If they are chipped or
scratched the color will not change.
▪Glazed porcelain tiles are similar to glazed
ceramic tiles.
▪True porcelain tiles have a 0.5% or less
water absorption rate, making these tiles
freeze-thaw stable. This is why porcelain
tiles can be used outdoors in exterior
settings, as well as indoors.
▪Porcelain tiles are formed under extremely
high pressure and fired at very high
temperatures.
Tile Grout
Unsanded Grout
▪Unsanded grout is a mixture of cement and a color
additive and is used to fill the areas between the tiles.
▪This is usually used with wall tiles having less than 1/8"s;
wide joint. Generally sold in 5, 10 and 25 lbs. bags.
▪A special liquid latex additive or water is mixed with the
grout. The grout is than quickly spread across the tiles and
than pressed into the tile joints. The excess grout is wiped
off the tile and after so many days a tile sealer is usually
applied.
Sanded Grout
▪For tile floors with wider joints a grout with sand is
normally used.
▪Other than the sand it is the same as the unsanded and you
follow the same type of procedures when applying.
▪Sanded grout is usually used with large ceramic floor tiles
(not marble). It should be noted you may see a change in
color of your grout over time.
Epoxy Grout
▪Epoxy grout are really for professional installers only
who have experience using them.
▪They are much more resistant to stains and chemicals.
Bamboo Flooring
▪Bamboo floors are becoming a popular
alternative to the hardwood floors.
▪Bamboo is a fast growing, renewable
resource that is a very hard and
dimensionally stable.
▪Once it goes through the manufacturing
process it becomes hard and rigid like
wood Floors made from bamboo can be
used in any area where you might use a
wood floor. They are also installed and
maintained in the same manner as a
hardwood floor.
▪Bamboo floors are available in both solid
and engineered planks. The planks have
tongue and grooved edges for joining them
together. Installation is the same as for
wood floors and so are the floor care
methods.
▪Bamboo floors generally come in both a
vertical and horizontal graining
construction.
▪Bamboo floors are generally offered in
both a natural and carbonized color. After
cleaning and purifying the long grass
bamboo strips the natural color is a light
honey-blonde coloration. To acheive a
natural-looking darker color bamboo
strips are subjected to a high-pressure
and steam which completely saturates the
bamboo fibers and creates a soft
medium-brown color. This process is
called "carbonized".
Vinyl Flooring (Resilient flooring)
Two types of vinyl flooring
▪older construction type - inlaid construction
▪Newer common construction type -rotogravure
construction.
▪The inlaid process uses solid colored vinyl chips that are
laid on top of a carrier sheet and then bonded together
with heat and pressure.
▪results in geometric type patterns and designs.
▪inlaid floors have a clear wearlayer placed over the top
of the chips to make the floor's finish easier to maintain
thus you are walking on the clear wearlayer
Vinyl Floor Performance
The wearlayer is critical to the performance.
The thickness of the wearlayer is measured in
mils .
The performance characteristics can be
broken into several key areas:
•Easy to clean
•Stays looking like-new
•Resists staining from normal household
products
•Doesn't show scratches easily
•Resistance to tearing, gouging, ripping and
indentations
The new, high-end vinyl floors have better
technology.The special urethane finishes
used on today's high-end vinyl floors give a
richer looking floor, better designs, better
tear-resistance and much better performance!

▪The rotogravure printing process is the most commonly

used method for making residential vinyl floors and
offers unlimited possibilities in pattern and design.
▪This involves a print cylinder that spins around while the
vinyl's core layer (called the gel coat) passes underneath.
The cylinder systematically prints various colored ink
dyes to create the pattern. After the print dyes are set a
clear wearlayer is applied to the surface.
▪Like the inlaid the appearance retention of a rotogravure
floor is dependent on the durability of the clear
wearlayer.
Natural Stone Flooring Marble
Natural stone floors offer a distinct and beautiful
alternative to your flooring choices. Each stone has it
own unique visual appearance. Unlike glazed ceramic
tiles, stone tiles do not have a protective glazed coating
on top and the color goes all the way through the tiles.
Marble Tile Floors
▪No two pieces of marble are exactly alike which helps slate
create the distinctive natural visuals that are only
achieved within nature.
▪Polishing the marble tiles gives them a patina that
enhances the overall beauty of each tile.

Granite Floors
Granite is one of the hardest and most durable of all
stones used in flooring. The speckled colorations found in
granite a beautiful and subtle fine pattern of color.
Polishing the granite adds a visible sheen and depth to
each tile.
Slate Floors
Granite
▪Slate is more of a fine grained rock with traces of metal
that were present during it's slow, natural formation in the
earth.
▪Natural shade variations are an inherent characteristic of
slate and enhance the distinctive details of each piece.
▪Slate has a rustic charm that appeals to our senses for
natural materials.
Travertine Floors
▪Crystalized minerals and limestone create these beatiful
beige stones with unique color and veining
characteristics.
▪Polishing the travertine stones gve more depth, sheen and
accents tbe natural variations of the stone. Care of Stone Floors
▪Stones should have a special penetrating
sealer to prevent staining and help protect the
pores of the stone's surface.
▪Use special cleaners made for stones that are
non-acidic.
▪Regular cleaning with a soft dust mop is
recommended to help remove dirt and grit
from the floor.
Carpets Cut & Uncut Patterned Carpet
Types of carpet construction •Intermixed loops and cut pile, creates a
patterned design
▪Carpet is basically constructed in two types of piles:
loop pile or cut pile.. •Loops are shorter than the cut pile creating a
carved appearance
▪Today's carpet manufacturers and fiber producers are
combining softer fibers and better built-in stain •Usually constructed in multi-color designs
resistance with special backings that block odors, spills •Helps hide footprints and traffic patterns
and more!
▪Most carpet today is tufted, rather than woven. The
tufting process is similar to using a large sewing
machine that sew the yarn into a synthetic backing. The
carpet are made from nylon fibers twisted into yarns and
then tufted into carpet.

Multi-Level Loop Carpets

Cut Pile Saxony Carpets
•Geenrally made in solid colors
•Surface has a smooth appearance
•Generally made with nylon fibers
•Good performance and in appearance
•Works well with traditional or formal
settings
Textured Cut Pile Saxony Carpet
•Surface appearance is textured
•Stylish, casual appearance
•Won't show vacuum cleaner marks or
footprints
•Very popular carpet style today
Frieze Carpet
•Very textured, knobby surface
appearance
•Extremely durable, and excellent
wearing
•Yarns very tightly twisted
•Will cost more than textured cut pile
carpets
•Great for active areas
•Has several different heights of loops
•Generally multi-colored
•Very durable, casual appearance
•Offered in many unique looking designs and
patterns
•Helps hides traffic patterns
Level Loop Carpets
•Loops are same height and generally
multi-colored
•Usually made from polypropylene (olefin)
carpet fibers
•Often called Indoor-Outdoor or Commercial
Carpet
•Casual appearance, but extremely durable
Area Rugs
▪They are also an less expensive way of changing the
look
▪Rugs are made from many different materials
including: wool, synthetics, cotton, sisal, jute, sea
grass, and acrylics.
▪Rug shapes range from rectangular, round, oval,
octagon, square,. Manufacturers of contemporary rugs
are using combining many different types of materials
and different twist levels of the yarns to create
dramatically different looks.

Braided Rugs
▪braided rugs are made from long strips of cloth or
yarn that are sewn together. The rugs are made from a
variety of synthetic and natural fibers, such as nylon,
wool, cotton, and polypropylene.
▪Although we often think of braided rugs in an oval
shape manufacturers now offer them in several
different shapes, such as square or rectangular shapes.
The smaller sizes are often referred too as throw rugs
or rag rugs.
▪Another feature found in braided rugs are they are
reversible which extends the useful life of these rugs.

Carpet tile