There are many factors to consider when choosing a flooring material for a building, including initial cost, durability, hardness, cleanliness, appearance, sound and thermal insulation, damp proofing, fire resistance, and maintenance needs. Common flooring materials include concrete, wood, vinyl tiles, and asphalt tiles. Concrete is very commonly used due to its low cost and durability, especially in industrial buildings where a granolithic finish provides a hard, wear-resistant surface. The optimal flooring material depends on the application and priorities of the user.

1. FLOORING

2. Floor
 A floor in building construction is a leveled
surface which can support the objects,
occupants etc.
 The flooring material is chosen as per
requirement of the user and based on
applications which provides the most
satisfying results for objective, either it may
be economically or durability wise.

3. Flooring types
 There are various types of flooring
materials used in building construction
and their selection depends on
applications, aesthetics and choice of
user.

4. Flooring types
 Factors Affecting Selection of Flooring Material
 The selection of flooring material is done based on the following
factors:
 Initial cost
 Durability
 Hardness
 Smoothness
 Cleanliness
 Appearance
 Sound insulation
 Thermal insulation
 Damp proof
 Fire resistance
 Maintenance

5. Factory Flooring Solution
 Simple, quick installation.
 Suitable for use with forklifts, HGVs and pallet
trucks.
 Chemical resistant.
 Reduces dust and noise.
 Exceptional durability.
 Safe – excellent slip-resistance.
 Warm – insulates the floor from cold.

6. Cement Concrete Flooring Material in
Buildings
 Concrete is most commonly used flooring
material.
 It is suitable for any type of construction and is
cheaper than others and durable.
 In industrial buildings, granolithic finish is
provided to obtain hard wearing surface.
Granolithic finish can be obtained from rich
concrete with tough quality coarse aggregate
mix.

8.  Materials Required for Building
Construction:
 For floors:
 1. Concrete: It is cheap and serviceable; is
very commonly used.
 2. Wood blocks laid on concrete.
 3. Vinyl-asbestos tiles laid on concrete.
 4. Grease resistant asphalt tile.

9.  or Walls:
 1. Cement.
 2. Brick.
 3. Tiles.
 4. Concrete.
 5. Wood.
 6. Insulated metal panels.
 7. Asbestos cement panels.
 A combination of brick and cement is very
popular.