Floor finishes and types

Before proceeding with the use of the building, the finishes come as a final stage,

within stages and according to an implementation plan starting from the finishes of the walls to the finishes of the openings.

In addition to ceiling and floor finishes, to service facilities, including sanitary facilities and electrical installations.

Floor finishing

The floors are divided according to the type of finishing to be implemented in the building into:

Marble floors

Marble is the most popular and widely used type of flooring, and it is also the finest and most widely used type.

It is multicolored such as grey, red, black, and streaked with white.

Among the uses of marble: entrances, stairs, columns and corridors such as hotels,

companies, and homes with all their spaces, due to its great endurance.

Despite all these advantages that marble has, on the other hand, it is capable of absorbing liquids,

and is affected by any acidic cleaner or soft drink.

It needs more special care than ceramic in cleaning and polishing to maintain its luster and elegance.

Ceramic floors

Ceramic floors usually look like marble.

It can be used in both residential and commercial spaces, in addition to being used for walls.

Ceramic is the most widely used type of flooring, due to its ability to withstand moisture and high heat, such as fire.

And also stains, scratches, and ease of cleaning is one of the most important advantages as well.

It is a type of ceramic mosaic, meaning mosaic, and this type comes with a great advantage.

It comes in the form of small tiles usually separated from each other,

and it may come in the form of one piece.

Porcelain

Porcelain is a type of industrial flooring that is very popular in the world of decoration,

and it is considered a suitable choice for many people.

This is because it is very elegant and durable, and it consists of one thick layer that is amazingly heat and scratch resistant.

This makes it the choice of many people, as it addresses the problem of severe porosity,

as it is a great alternative to marble floors.

As it does not absorb liquids and colors, nor does it need to be polished periodically, as happens in marble.

It is available in the form of tiles, including high-glossy ones, and some of them are matt,

like the one we see in this elegant design, but it has the same characteristics in terms of strength and durability.

The latest types of porcelain floors

Glossy porcelain

Glossy porcelain is one of the latest types of high-end floor tiles,

as it has a glossy glaze over the porcelain tile layer.

What gives it a luxurious look, and it is usually installed in guest rooms,

dining rooms, and ballrooms in palaces.

Matte porcelain

Due to the shape and hardness of matte porcelain, it is practical and has tremendous endurance.

It is used in commercial malls, and it can also be installed in kitchens due to its ability to absorb water and moisture.

Features of porcelain

• High endurance and hardness.
• Its quality is very high.
• Its price is right.
• One of the most durable types of tiles.

It is preferable not to use glossy porcelain in bathrooms or kitchens.

Wood floors (parquet)

Wooden floors of all kinds are a natural choice and have aesthetic repercussions for the space.

It is also considered one of the oldest types of flooring, and there are many types,

including beech wood, red and white oak, bamboo and others.

This type of flooring is suitable for most small and large spaces,

such as living rooms, offices, bedrooms, and dining halls.

There are types of treatment used for kitchens and bathrooms.

HDF flooring

HDF floors are boards that are manufactured from compressed wood fibers,

and are glued under a certain temperature and in factories dedicated to this process.

Then it is printed with distinctive wooden shapes and motifs,

and in varying shades of color that makes it a suitable choice whatever your home décor.

It is less expensive than parquet floors, and avoids the drawbacks of this expensive type of flooring.

On the other hand, it is less expensive than parquet, and it is less susceptible to damage.

As it is covered with a layer that makes it resistant to friction and scratching,

unlike parquet, it is not affected by moving heavy pieces of furniture on it.

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