SURFACE FINISHES

1. Building Construction & Material-IV
Unit:01
Surface Finishes
Presented by: Ar. Mohammad Salman

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A partition wall is a non-load-bearing
wall used to divide interior spaces
within a building into separate
rooms, zones, or areas. Partition
walls are essential elements of
interior design and construction,
providing flexibility in space
utilization, privacy, sound insulation,
and aesthetic enhancement.

3. 
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•Purpose and Functionality:
• Partition walls serve various functions, including dividing large open
spaces into smaller rooms or compartments, creating private areas
for different activities, and organizing interior layouts for optimal
functionality.
• They provide privacy, visual separation, and acoustic insulation
between adjacent spaces, allowing occupants to work, relax, or
interact without interference from neighboring areas.
• Partition walls can also serve as support structures for fixtures,
equipment, or built-in storage units, maximizing usable space and
improving organization within a building.

4. 
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Types of Partition Walls:
•Drywall/gypsum Partition Walls:
•Glass Partition Walls:
•Solid Partition Walls:
•Folding or Sliding Partition Walls:
•Movable Partition Walls:

5. 
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Drywall Partition Walls:
•Drywall or gypsum partition walls are constructed using
gypsum boards or plasterboard panels affixed to metal or
wooden framing. They are lightweight, cost-effective, and
offer flexibility in design, allowing for easy installation,
modification, and finishing with paint, wallpaper, or
texture.

6. 
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Glass Partition Walls:
•Glass partition walls utilize glass panels supported by
metal or wooden frames to create transparent or semi-
transparent barriers between spaces. They promote visual
connectivity, natural light transmission, and a modern
aesthetic, making them popular in commercial offices,
conference rooms, and retail environments.

7. 
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Solid Partition Walls:
Solid partition walls are constructed using materials such
as bricks, concrete blocks, or solid wood panels. They
provide enhanced structural stability, durability, and sound
insulation compared to lightweight partition systems but
may require more labor and resources for installation.

8. 
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Folding or Sliding Partition
Walls:
Folding or sliding partition walls consist of hinged or sliding
panels that can be folded, stacked, or moved to open up or
close off spaces as needed. They offer flexibility in room
configuration, allowing for quick adjustments to
accommodate changing requirements in multi-functional
environments such as conference centers, banquet halls, or
residential interiors.

9. 
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Movable Partition Walls:
•Movable partition walls, also known as operable walls or
room dividers, are modular systems comprised of
interconnected panels mounted on tracks or rails. They can
be easily repositioned, folded, or stored to create flexible
layouts and adapt to evolving usage patterns in
commercial, educational, or hospitality settings.