Interior Wall Finishing
Wall Finishes
INTRODUCTION
As the name “Wall Finishes” itself suggests that it is finish given to the wall
to enhance the interior or exterior look of the structure. Wall finishes used for
the interiors are quite delicate and need maintenance. The new contemporary
trend has brought about great deal of increase in the usage of various types of
wall finishes for the aesthetic purpose in the interiors and exteriors.
Interior finish consists mainly coverings of the rough walls, ceilings, and
floors and installing doors and windows with trim and hardware
Types of Interior Wall Finishes:
Types of Interior Wall Finishes:
1. Cement Plastered Finish
2. Stucco/Textured Interior Wall Finishes
3. Brick Interior Walls
4. Ceramic Tile Walls
5. Drywall
6. Panelling, Wood
• Cement Plastered Finish
Cement plastering is commonly used as ideal coating for external and internal surface of
wall. Cement plaster is usually applied in a single coat or double coat. Double coat plaster is applied
where thickness of plaster is required to be more than 15 mm or when it is required to get a very fine
finish.
It is prepared in the form of mortar with cement, sand and water in proper proportions and applied
on masonry manually to achieve a smooth finish or sand faced finish.
• Stucco/Textured Interior Wall Finishes
Advantages of Textured Interior Wall
Finish
1. Durable and Long-Lasting
Interior stucco is essentially plaster, and is typically 2. Maintenance Free
installed in a two or three coat process. The finish is
3. Fire Resistant
often sculpted or worked to provide a decorative
appearance. The texturing is done with trowels,
sponges, brushes, or other tools to give the desired
effect.
• Brick Interior Walls
Brick or Stone are not common interior
wall finishes in homes, though we do find
brick or stone veneers in kitchens, dens,
around fireplaces, and in similar locations.
Thin slices of brick or stone roughly
1/2- inch thick, or imitation brick can be
applied to a wall using an adhesive or
embedding the brick in mortar. They may be
individual pieces or larger panels. Slices are
sometimes used around fireplace openings
to create the effect of solid masonry. Full
bricks are not used because their weight
would require strengthening the floor below.
• Ceramic Tile Walls
A quality ceramic tile job starts with
proper framing to support the tile and the
selection of tile materials that are right for
the application and compatible with each
other. The substructure must be stiff enough
to support the tile without excess movement
or deflection, and the tile, backer board,
adhesive, grout, and any waterproofing
membrane must be compatible with one
another.
A wide array of tiles are readily
available. In addition to aesthetic concerns,
tiles vary in strength, water absorption,
scratch resistance, ease of cleaning, and slip
resistance.
• Drywall
Though lath-and-plaster finish is still used
in building construction today, drywall finish
has become the most popular. Drywall finish
saves time in construction, whereas plaster
finish requires drying time before other
interior work can be started.
There are many types of drywall. One of
the most widely used is gypsum board.
Gypsum wallboard is the most commonly used
wall and ceiling covering in construction
today. Because gypsum is non-flammable and
durable, it is appropriate for application inmost
building types.
• Paneling, Wood
Wall paneling may be veneered plywood, asbestos-
cement board, veneered particle board, or solid wood. It is
available in many forms and appearances, from a simple
and inexpensive 1/8 inch sheet of 4x8 plywood, to an
intricate, highly finished hardwood system, found in
dining rooms and libraries of high quality homes.
Wall paneling is often more durable than a plaster or
drywall finish, although wood materials move more than
drywall as a result of expansion and contraction. These
finishes can be considerably more expensive than drywall.
In some applications, the combustibility of this material
may be an issue.
Most paneling does not take paint or wallpaper as
readily as drywall or plaster. Redecorating paneling can be
difficult without removing it. Some paneling is difficult to
patch without leaving any evidence.
Cement plastered finish
Materials:
Cement
Sand
Water
Masonry trowel
Smoothening trowel
Metal float
Measuring tape
Plumb bob
Mud pan
Chicken mesh
Factors to consider:
Standard Materials
Proper ratio and time
Skilled workers
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