Basics in Building Construction

Building Components And Types

Lesson 20 : Ground Floors

Materials For Floor Coverings

There are various floor covering materials suitable for residential and commercial buildings. Each material has its own merits and demerits. The most commonly used materials are

• Mud
• Granolithic finish
• Bricks
• Wood or Timber
• Flag stones
• Asphalt
• Concrete
• Rubber
• Terrazzo
• Linoleum flooring
• Mosaic
• Cork
• Tiles
• Glass
• Marble
• Plastics or P.V.C.