Different Finishing Materials for

Different Finishing Works

Mark Angelo M. Marco
Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology
Peñafrancia Avenue, Naga City
Corresponding Email: markangelommarco@astean.biscast.edu.ph

Finishing Construction work includes exterior and interior finishing of

buildings and structures. This is done to improve their functionality and appearance.
Finishing work is the final phase of construction for floors, walls, ceilings, and
roofs, and as it is finished, it reflects the building's overall quality. To increase the
structure's aesthetic qualities, finishing materials such as paint, bricks, tiles, stones,
etc., are necessary [1]. However, some of that material for finishing works can be
utilized for not just one purpose only; they have their similarities and dissimilarities
on applying those finishing materials for the four (4) Finishing works.

In finishing construction works, we have the floor, wall, ceiling, and roof
finishing; all of these are beneficial, especially for adding strength and improving
the aesthetic features of the building. For floor finishing, the most used materials
are bricks, stone, asphalt, rubber, concrete floor covering, and terrazzo. For wall
finishing, the most used materials are wallpaper, paint, tiling, and plastering.
For ceiling finishing, the mainly used materials are plasterboard, timber cladding,
plastering, ceiling papers, and ceiling tiles. And for roof finishing, the most used
materials are corrugated steel, wood shingles, natural slates, concrete roofing tiles,
clay tiles, and cement slates [2]. Some have the same materials, but some are
different, but it comes up with one purpose: to add beauty and strength to the
building or in a residential building. Finishing materials enhance the service and
aesthetic features of buildings structures and protect them from climatic
disturbances and others that may affect them [3]. Wood, paper, glass, plastic, and
metal are common finishing materials used in modern construction. Finishing
materials are usually designed for interior and exterior finishing; some finishing
materials can be used for both, like, for example, glass. We've mostly seen glasses
used in buildings, used on finishing walls for glass cladding. It is used to provide
thermal insulation and a degree of weather resistance to improve the appearance of
the building and also to save space inside the building [4]. Glass can also be used
for roof finishing; it is used primarily to increase natural light inside the building
or residential houses [5]. Another that can be used internally and externally is
the wood or timber, wood or timber are known for its durability where it can be
used for the 4 (four) finishing works for floor, wall, ceiling and roof finishing.
Another material used for finishing is the marble. It is commonly used for floor and
 wall finishing. It is a heavy stone that possesses a magnificent aesthetic impact, it
is also durable and can last for ages. Marble is good for wall finishing, especially
floor finishing, since it is scratch-resistant [6]. Those aforementioned finishing
materials are just some materials for finishing works and there's a lot more; material
can only be used for just a single or two or four finishing works.

Identifying the similarities and dissimilarities of applying those finishing

materials for the four (4) Finishing works is essential for finishing construction
works to identify what materials are suitable or good for certain finishing works
since we all know that some materials have different functionality, especially when
it comes to its aesthetic qualities or features that help to make the building or
residential building more attractive and safe.

References:

[1] Finishing Work | Article about Finishing Work by The Free Dictionary
[2] Types of Finishes Using in Building Construction - Building Finishes (constructiontuts.com)
[3] Finishing Materials | Article about Finishing Materials by The Free Dictionary
[4] https://urbanandgrey.co.uk/glass-roofs-benefits/
[5] https://constructionor.com/glass-cladding/
[6] https://www.igscountertops.com/granite-and-marble-similarities-differences/