Floor and Floor Treatments

Topic outline

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  General

  FRMT 315
  Floor and Floor Treatment 3(1+2)

  P.R. Sumangala, C.H.Sc.,
  UAS Dharwad.

  Deepa Vinay, C.H.Sc.,
  GB Panthnagar.

  Rachana Krupaker, SRF,C.H.Sc.,
  ANGRAU, Hyderabad.

  Learning Outcomes

  At the end of the course, the student will have knowledge of

  • Importance of flooring in interior design, guideline for selection and maintenance of hard and soft floor
  • They should be able to identify the flooring material based on classification , characteristics and suitability
  • The different types of flooring materials available in the market
  • The importance of various finishes for special purpose
  • Techniques of stain removing of flooring both hard and soft
  • Installation and laying techniques of hard and soft flooring

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  Topic 1

  Flooring in Interior Design

  • Introduction Page
  • Role OF Flooring in interior design Page
  • Meaning Page
  • Tile Page
  • Varieties of marble and location Page
  • References Page
  • Assessments Quiz
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  Topic 2

  Guidelines for Selection of Flooring

  • Introduction Page
  • Guidelines for selection of flooring materlal Page
  • IMPORTANT FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION FOR SELECTION OF FLOORING Page
  • References Page
  • Assessments Quiz
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  Topic 3

  Classification of Flooring Materials

  • Introduction Page
  • CLASSIFICATION OF FLOORING MATERIALS Page
  • Classification-II Page
  • COMPARATIVE GLANCE ON FLOORING MATERIALS Page
  • References Page
  • Assessments Quiz
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  Topic 4

  Non-Resilient: Traditional Flooring
  

  • Introduction Page
  • Mud Flooring Page
  • Muram Flooring Page
  • Brick flooring Page
  • Construction technique Page
  • Stone flooring Page
  • References Page
  • Assessments Quiz
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  Topic 5

  Non-Resilient: Modern Flooring

  • Mosaic Page
  • Terrazzo Page
  • Ceramic Tiles Page
  • References Page
  • Assessments Quiz
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  Topic 6

  Man-Made Resilient or Soft Flooring

  • Resilient Flooring Page
  • Vinyl FLOORING Page
  • Rubber Flooring Page
  • References Page
  • Assessments Quiz
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  Topic 7

  Natural Flooring-Wood

  • Introduction to wood as flooring material Page
  • Characteristics Page
  • Care and Maintenance of wood surface Page
  • Type of Wood Flooring Materials Page
  • References Page
  • Assessments Quiz
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  Topic 8

  Selection of Flooring for Residential Rooms and for Non Residential Buildings

  • Introduction Page
  • Guidelines for selection of flooring material for various rooms in the residential buildings are discussed as follows Page
  • Flooring for nonresidential purpose Page
  • Floorings for outdoors Page
  • References Page
  • Assessments Quiz
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  Topic 9

  Floor Treatment with Sealers and Floor Finishes

  • Sealers Page
  • Types of finish Page
  • Wood Page
  • Types of floor Finishes used for finishing floors and Walkways Page
  • References Page
  • Assessments Quiz
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  Topic 10

  Floor Coverings

  • Introduction Page
  • Meaning Page
  • Factors for selecting floor coverings Page
  • References Page
  • Assessments Quiz
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  Topic 11

  Floor Carpets for Indoor and Outdoor

  • Introduction Page
  • Salient features of a carpet Page
  • Criterla for judging the carpet quality Page
  • Carpet types Page
  • Coir and Jute matting Page
  • References Page
  • Assessments Quiz
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  Topic 12

  Floor Rugs

  • Introduction Page
  • Types of rugs Page
  • Areas rugs Page
  • Rugs Based on construction mode Page
  • Rugs of different countries Page
  • Turkoman Rugs Page
  • References Page
  • Assessments Quiz
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  Topic 13

  Fibers used in Floor Covering and their Qualities

  • Classification of fibers Page
  • Man-Made Fibers Page
  • Additional Information of Nylon Page
  • Comparison of carpet fibers Page
  • References Page
  • Assessments Quiz
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  Topic 14

  Care and Maintenance of Soft and Hard Floors

  • Introduction Page
  • Carpet care and maintenance through non mechanical method Page
  • Carpet care and maintenance through mechanical method Page
  • soft floor care Equipment Page
  • Methods Of Removing common problems while using carpets Page
  • References Page
  • Assessments Quiz
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  Topic 15

  Techniques of Stain Removing

  • Introduction Page
  • Stain removing technique from hard floor Page
  • Stains - on Stone Page
  • Stain Removing Technique From Laminate Flooring Page
  • Stain Removing Technique From Resilient Flooring Page
  • Stain Removing Technique From Carpets And rugs Page
  • References Page
  • Assessments Quiz
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  Topic 16

  Installation of Carpets and Resilient Flooring

  • Cutting carpets and pads Page
  • Installation of carpets Page
  • Installation of resilient flooring Page
  • References Page
  • Assessments Quiz