Materials for Interior Environments

Organized by types of materials and applications, this guide helps designers successfully address material evaluation and selection of interior components. Engagingly written, highly detailed, and helpfully illustrated with more than 550 color illustrations, Materials for Interior Environments is a comprehensive guide to everything a designer needs to know about the materials available for interiors from aesthetic qualities to manufacturing and fabrication, applications, installation and maintenance, and specifications for materials used in commercial and residential applications. Materials for Interior Environments 5 Copyright 6 Contents 7 Preface 15 Acknowledgments 17 Part I: Design Considerations 19 Chapter 1: Finish Selection and Specification 21 Functional Criteria 22 Health and Safety Codes 25 Building Codes 25 Residential Codes 26 Other Regulations and Standards 27 Finish and Furniture Selection and Codes 29 Human Factors and Material Selection 30 Accessible and Universal Design 31 Cost Estimating 32 Chapter 2: Sustainable Design 35 Sustainable Design Principles 36 Sustainability Codes and Standards 36 Sustainable Materials 37 Materials Selection Considerations 38 Evaluating Sustainable Materials 41 Product Certifications and Standards 43 Product Certification Systems 43 Sustainable Product Standards 43 The LEED System 44 Green Globes 45 Chapter 3: Existing Buildings 47 Existing Building Interiors 48 Cost Factors for Existing Buildings 49 Historic Buildings 50 Treatment Standards and Guidelines 50 Rehabilitating Historic Interiors 54 Hazardous Existing Materials 55 Asbestos 55 Lead 56 Mold 57 Part II: Interior Materials 59 Chapter 4: Concrete and Cement-Based Materials 61 Cement 61 Types of Cement 61 Manufacturing Cement 62 Environmental Impacts of Cement 63 Specifying Cement 64 Applications for Cement 64 Terrazzo 67 Types of Terrazzo 67 Terrazzo Materials 68 Environmental Impacts of Terrazzo 68 Applications for Terrazzo 69 Specifying and Cost Factors for Terrazzo 69 Installing Terrazzo 70 Concrete 71 Design Context for Concrete 71 Types of Concrete 72 Manufacturing of Concrete 73 Environmental Impacts of Concrete 73 Applications for Concrete 74 Cost Factors for Concrete 76 Finishes for Concrete 76 Chapter 5: Stone, Masonry, and Concrete Masonry Units 81 Stone 81 Design Context for Stone 81 Types of Stone 83 Processing Stone 86 Environmental Impacts of Stone 87 Interior Applications for Stone 88 Specifying Stone 90 Cost Factors for Stone 90 Installing Stone 90 Brick 92 Design Context for Brick 92 Types of Brick 94 Manufacturing Brick 94 Environmental Impacts of Brick 95 Interior Applications for Brick 95 Specifying and Cost Factors for Brick 96 Installing Brick 96 Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) 97 Properties of CMUs 98 Types of CMUs 98 Environmental Impacts of CMUs 98 Specifying and Cost Factors for CMUs 98 Installing CMUs 100 Chapter 6: Glass and Ceramics 101 Glass 101 Design Context for Glass 102 Types of Glass 104 Manufacturing Glass 109 Environmental Impacts of Glass 109 Interior Applications for Glass 110 Codes, Specifications, and Cost Factors for Glass 111 Installing Glass 113 Ceramics 115 Design Context for Ceramics 115 Types of Ceramics 115 Manufacturing Ceramics 116 Environmental Impacts of Ceramics 116 Interior Applications for Ceramics 118 Specifying and Cost Factors for Ceramics 121 Installing Ceramic Tile 123 Chapter 7: Wood and Wood Products 125 Solid Wood 125 Design Context for Wood 125 Types of Wood 127 Manufacturing Solid Wood 131 Environmental Impacts of Solid Wood 132 Interior Applications for Solid Wood 134 Specifying and Cost Factors for Solid Wood 135 Installing Solid Wood 136 Wood Veneer 137 Design Context for Wood Veneer 137 Types of Wood Veneer 138 Manufacturing Wood Veneer 139 Environmental Impacts of Wood Veneer 139 Interior Applications for Wood Veneer 140 Specifying and Cost Factors for Wood Veneer 141 Installing Wood Veneer 141 Wood Panel Products 143 Design Context for Wood Panels 143 Types of Wood Panel Products 144 Environmental Impacts of Wood Panels 148 Specifying and Cost Factors for Wood Panels 148 Finishes for Wood Panels 149 Chapter 8: Plaster and Gypsum Board 151 Plaster 151 Design Context for Plaster 151 Types of Plaster 153 Manufacturing Plaster 153 Environmental Impacts of Plaster 155 Interior Applications for Plaster 155 Specifying and Cost Factors for Plaster 156 Installing Plaster 157 Gypsum Board 160 Design Context for Gypsum Board 160 Types of Gypsum Board 161 Manufacturing Gypsum Board 161 Environmental Impacts of Gypsum Board 162 Interior Applications for Gypsum Board 162 Specifying and Cost Factors for Gypsum Board 163 Installing Gypsum Board 163 Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum (GFRG) 165 Interior Applications for GFRG 166 Specifying and Cost Factors for GFRG 166 Installing GFRG 167 Chapter 9: Metals 169 General Information 169 Ferrous Metals 170 Design Context for Ferrous Metals 170 Types of Ferrous Metals 171 Manufacturing and Environmental Impacts of Ferrous Metals 172 Interior Applications for Ferrous Metals 173 Specifying and Cost Factors for Ferrous Metals 173 Installation and Maintenance of Ferrous Metals 175 Nonferrous Metals 176 Design Context for Nonferrous Metals 176 Types of Nonferrous Metals 178 Manufacturing and Environmental Impacts of Nonferrous Metals 185 Interior Applications for Nonferrous Metals 186 Specifying and Cost Factors for Nonferrous Metals 187 Finishes for Nonferrous Metals 188 Maintenance of Nonferrous Metals 189 Chapter 10: Synthetic Materials 191 General Information 191 Design Context for Synthetics 191 Manufacturing Synthetics 193 Environmental Impacts of Synthetics 193 Cost Factors for Synthetic Materials 195 Types of Synthetic Materials 196 Thermoplastics 196 Thermoset Plastics 200 Elastomers 201 Composite Materials 201 Interior Applications for Synthetic Materials 203 Finish Materials 203 Plastic Furniture 206 Adhesives 206 Plastic Films 207 Part III: Finish Comparisons 209 Chapter 11: Paints and Coatings 211 Paints 211 Painting Systems 211 Paint Components 213 Types of Interior Paints 213 Specifying and Cost Factors for Paints 218 Coatings and Stains 219 Finishes for Wood 219 Finishes for Metals 223 Chapter 12: Fibers, Textiles, and Leather 227 Fibers 227 Properties of Fibers 227 Plant Fibers 228 Animal Fibers 231 Synthetic Fibers 235 Textiles 240 General Considerations for Textiles 240 Fabrication Methods for Textiles 241 Finishing Textiles 247 Leather 250 General Considerations for Leather 250 Types of Leather 250 Manufacturing Leather 251 Environmental Impacts of Leather 252 Interior Applications for Leather 253 Specifying and Cost Factors for Leather 253 Finishes and Maintenance for Leather 254 Chapter 13: Floor Finishes 255 General Considerations for Floor Finishes 255 Durability 255 Accessories and Maintenance 255 Codes and Standards for Floor Finishes 256 Cost Factors 256 Hard Floor Surfaces 256 Tile Flooring 257 Glass Flooring 261 Concrete, Terrazzo, and Poured Flooring 261 Laminate Flooring 262 Wood and Bamboo Flooring 264 Solid Wood Flooring 264 Parquet Flooring 268 Engineered Hardwood Flooring 268 Bamboo Flooring 269 Resilient Flooring 271 General Considerations for Resilient Flooring 271 Cork Flooring 272 Linoleum 273 Rubber Flooring 274 Vinyl Flooring 275 Leather Floor Tiles 277 Soft Floor Coverings 278 Codes and Standards for Soft Floor Coverings 278 Carpets 278 Rugs 286 Chapter 14: Wall and Window Finishes 291 Wall Finishes 291 General Considerations for Wall Finishes 291 Wall Tiles 292 Wall Panels 294 Low Partitions 301 Toilet Partitions 301 Office Partitions 302 Wallcoverings 302 General Considerations for Wallcoverings 302 Wallpaper and Wall Lining 305 Wood and Natural Fiber Wallcoverings 306 Textile, Nonwoven, and Leather Wallcoverings 310 Glass Partitions and Glazing 313 General Considerations for Glass and Glazing 313 Glass Block Walls 314 Glazed Walls 314 Interior Glazing 316 Window Treatments 318 Shutters, Blinds, and Shades 318 Draperies and Curtains 321 Chapter 15: Ceiling Finishes 327 General Considerations 327 Light, Sound, and Heat 327 Codes and Standards 329 Cost Factors 329 Ceiling Forms 329 Exposed Ceilings 330 Wood Structures 331 Concrete and Metal Structures 332 Plaster and Gypsum Board Ceilings 332 Plaster Ceilings 332 Gypsum Board Ceilings 333 Finishes 333 Wood Ceilings 334 Planks and Panels 334 Suspended Ceiling Systems 335 Ceiling System Grids 335 Canopies and Clouds 336 Decorative Grids 337 Acoustical Tiles and Panels 337 Metal Ceilings 339 Textile Ceiling Systems 343 Chapter 16: Millwork, Casework, and Furnishings 345 Millwork 345 Design Considerations for Millwork 345 Moldings and Trims 346 Casework 350 Design Considerations for Casework 350 Cabinets 351 Shelving 357 Countertops 357 Furnishings 363 General Considerations for Furnishings 364 Furniture Types 365 Furniture Materials 368 Upholstery 373 Other Furnishings 377 Glossary 379 Index 387 "Know your materials There are thousands of products available for use in interior environments, each one with its particular advantages and disadvantages. Given the number of possibilities, the process of selecting the right materials can be daunting. Thankfully, Materials for Interior Environments, Second Edition helps designers evaluate and select materials that look good, work well, and meet the needs of humans and the environment. Organized by types of materials and applications, this guide helps you choose the right interior components, with technical information presented in a concise, accessible reference format. The Second Edition includes an all-new glossary, as well as new coverage of painting systems, glass partitions, ceiling canopies and clourds, and more. Engagingly written, highly detailed, and helpfully illustrated with more than 550 color illustrations, Materials for Interior Environments is a comprehensive guide to everything a designer needs to know about the materials available for interiors'from aesthetic qualities to manufacturing and fabrication, applications, installation and maintenance, and specifications for materials used in commercial and residential applications."--Page 4 de la couverture Organized by types of materials and applications, this guide helps designers successfully address material evaluation and selection of interior components. Technical information for each material is presented in a concise reference format to aid designers in their design solutions. Covering all aspects of interior design materials, this book includes: Health and Safety Codes Human Factors and Material Selection Economic Criteria Environmental Criteria Finishes for Walls, Windows, Ceilings, Flooring, and Millwork and Furniture Materials Practical estimating and installation tools, industry standards, testing and code requirements, and written specification guides for each application. Engagingly written, highly detailed, and helpfully illustrated with more than 550 color illustrations, Materials for Interior Environments is a comprehensive guide to everything a designer needs to know about the materials available for interiors--from aesthetic qualities to manufacturing and fabrication, applications, installation and maintenance, and specifications for materials used in commercial and residential applications. Organized by types of materials and applications, this guide helps designers successfully address material evaluation and selection of interior components. Engagingly written, highly detailed, and helpfully illustrated with more than 550 color illustrations, Materials for Interior Environments is a comprehensive guide to everything a designer needs to know about the materials available for interiors—from aesthetic qualities to manufacturing and fabrication, applications, installation and maintenance, and specifications for materials used in commercial and residential applications. The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.

Organized by types of materials and applications, this guide helps designers successfully address material evaluation and selection of interior components. Engagingly written, highly detailed, and helpfully illustrated with more than 550 color illustrations, Materials for Interior Environments is a comprehensive guide to everything a designer needs to know about the materials available for interiors—from aesthetic qualities to manufacturing and fabrication, applications, installation and maintenance, and specifications for materials used in commercial and residential applications.