Each type of floor has its merits and there is no single type that can be adequately provided in all situations, and even more so when the floor serves different purposes in different types of buildings. have to do it.
Appearance: Flooring should produce the desired color effect and architectural beauty as per its use in the building. Generally, terrazzo, tiles, marble and cement mortar flooring provide a good appearance while asphalt covering gives an ugly look.
Cleaning: The floor should be non-absorbent and should be able to be cleaned easily and effectively. All floor joints should be such as to present a water tight surface. Moreover, grease and oily substances neither spoil the appearance nor have a destructive effect on the material of the floor.
- Durability: The flooring material should offer sufficient resistance to wear and tear, temperature, chemical action, etc. so as to provide long life to the floors. From the durability point of view, flooring of marble, terrazzo, tiles and concrete is considered to be of the best type. Flooring of other materials such as linoleum, rubber, cork, bricks, wood blocks, etc. can be used where heavy floor traffic is not anticipated.
- Damp-resistance: All the floors, especially ground floors, should offer sufficient resistance against dampness in buildings to ensure a healthy environment. Normally, floors of clay tiles, terrazzo, concrete, bricks, etc. are preferred for use where the floors are subjected to dampness.
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