1. INTD 54
walls

2. STONE usually a veneer cleaned with a stiff brush and clean water
granite, marble & travertine
are popular examples

3. BRICK

4. 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

5. 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 bond
pattern
strongest

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. TAMBOURS vertical slats of any material attached to a flexible backing
installation depends on surface tambours are attached to
special adhesive usually required

10. 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

11. WOOD

12. DECORATIVE LAMINATE commonly referred to as Formica
Will not promote the growth of bacteria
¾ inch plywood or particle board used as core
easy to clean
does chip & sometimes discolors
clean using damp cloth and mild soap/detergent

13. 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

14. GLASS & GLASS TILE

15. 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

16. 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)

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