Salt finish concrete surface is obtained by inserting coarse rock salt crystals using rollers on the freshly placed concrete surface and washing it off with streams of water after the concrete is set. This procedure gives a rough subtle texture ...
Category: Flooring
There are various types of flooring options in building construction. This section categorizes all these option at one place.
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Sequence of Work in Building Construction
The sequence of work to be followed in the construction of a building is the at most important procedures of construction. The major sequences of construction are marking, excavation, concreting, brick masonry, roof laying, flooring and finishing. In this article ...
Concrete Floor Slab Construction Process
Concrete floor slab construction process includes erection of formwork, placement of reinforcement, pouring, compacting and finishing concrete and lastly removal of formwork and curing of concrete slab. Concrete Floor Slab Construction Process Assemble and Erect Formwork Prepare and Place Reinforcement ...
Polished Concrete Floors – Making Procedure and Benefits
Polished concrete floor surface is made by a mechanical process of grinding and polishing with the help of a penetrant chemical to provide different texture. The polishing of concrete is a multi-step process which requires specialized tools and equipment. The ...
What is Podium Slab, Its Functions, Advantages and Disadvantages?
What is podium slab? Podium slabs are special type of floor system that transfers loads from a steel or wood frame structure above the slab to walls and columns below. Load bearing elements such as walls and columns of superstructure ...
Installation of Wooden Flooring over Concrete Slab
Any installation of wooden flooring over a concrete slab must be carried out only after having a polyethylene vapor barrier on the ground where the concrete slab is laid and on the top of the concrete slab. This is to ...
Exposed Concrete Floor and Finishes, Its Construction and Applications
Exposed concrete floors are suitable for various applications is used for warehouses, galleries etc. Finishes and construction of exposed concrete floors are discussed.
Types of Flooring Materials and Their Applications in Building Construction
There are various types of flooring materials used in building construction and their selection depends on applications, aesthetics and choice of user.