I. Floor concept:

The floor is a bearing (load-bearing) structural part that contributes as a horizontal rib, has the effect of bracing and connecting with walls, columns, beams to ensure general stability for the whole building or architectural work.

II. The most popular types of flooring materials today:

Each flooring material has its own pros and cons. Depending on the required location, usage and characteristics of each floor material, we can flexibly apply different types of floor materials. Some materials have the advantage of price and ease of installation but are not very durable and difficult to repair. In contrast, some other materials are durable and easy to clean but the price is not low, …

Here are the detailed characteristics of the most popular flooring materials today:

1. Tile Flooring:

- The structure of the tile floor consists of 3 parts: the floor layer, the bearing structure layer and the floor ceiling layer.

- Size: There are 2 types of  size of floor tiles the most popular today are medium size and large size.

+) Medium size paving slabs: Usually 30x30cm, 40x40cm and 50x50cm. The  size of floor tiles medium rectangular is 30x90cm.

+) Large size floor tiles: Large square tiles will be 60x60cm, 80x80cm, 100x100cm and 120x120cm. The rectangle will have dimensions of 30x60cm, 60x120cm, 80x120cm and 120x240cm.

Currently on the market there are 3 main types of ceramic tiles: Cotto tiles, Ceramic tiles and Porcelain tiles.

- Cotto brick: Is an unglazed ceramic, the main raw material is clay and is fired at a high temperature of 1160~1200 degrees Celsius. The brick has a red terracotta color, often used for garden paving, flooring for antiquated architectural works. Diverse brick colors, high color fastness ensure longevity with use time. Due to the not very wide application, the demand for Cotto tiles is relatively low among facing tiles.

- Ceramic tile: Ceramic ceramic tile is a traditional type of tile, which has been used in Vietnam for decades. This type of brick, also known as ceramic tile, is a popular type of tile today, produced from terracotta.

+) Advantages: Diversity of designs and sizes, helping consumers to freely choose to suit spaces that need high aesthetics such as wall tiles, floor tiles ... with high gloss, easy to use. sanitary cleaning,…

+) Disadvantages: Ceramic tiles have poor bearing capacity, are easy to break, scratch...so they are rarely used for flooring in areas with many people walking.

- Porcelain tile:   (also known as semi-porcelain tile) is material tiling with special structure, high strength and durability, good waterproofing and is used more and more in design and housing and construction. public construction.

+) Advantages: Because the main ingredient is stone powder, the structure of the tiles body is very strong, with few holes, so the tiles are usually very durable and waterproof, with a water absorption of less than 0.5%. Good strength and scratch resistance. Non-fading over time, anti-fouling and diverse designs with many different colors and patterns.

+) Disadvantages: It can be said that the only disadvantage of Porcelain tile is the higher price compared to some popular tiles today. Besides, the color between batches of tiles varies from 10-20%, because the color mixing process is not really accurate. Therefore, when using porcelain tiles for construction, you should consider buying a little extra so that you can have something to repair when damaged.

2. Stone floor:

Many types of stone are put into construction, from interior (flooring, wall cladding, decoration…) to exterior (garden, swimming pool…) such as quartz stone, marble… but the most popular is still stone. Granite.

- Granite: Also known as granite is a form of natural stone composed of intrusive igneous rock that melts and solidifies underground, where magma cools slowly. Granite is a coarse, hard grained stone consisting mainly of quartz, orthoclase or microcline, and mica. It is one of the oldest and most durable construction products available.

+) Advantages: Granite has good durability, heat resistance, high impact resistance, safer to use than other materials. Retains color fastness, does not crack, scratch or absorb water back. This stone is also considered to have a good hardness not inferior to diamond. Especially after being polished, granite will maintain its gloss and smoothness much longer. Granite is easy to clean, clean and environmentally friendly.

+) Disadvantages:   It is difficult to be scratched, but if scratched, the polishing process will be longer and more difficult than the cost will be higher. Very susceptible to corrosion by acidic cleaning chemicals. Poor fire resistance and difficult to maintain.

3. Wooden floor:

Laminate flooring is generally a popular choice for all projects from houses to commercial buildings, fully meeting design requirements in classic or modern style. On the market today, wooden floors can be divided into two types: natural wood floors and industrial wood floors, besides there are plastic wood floors.

- Natural wood floor: Is a high-class flooring material, has aesthetic value and is durable over time. Produced from natural trees. The trees are exploited and produced through the stages of sawing, drying and running mortise, ... forming wooden floor boards.

+) Advantages: This type of floor possesses many outstanding advantages with high durability, moisture resistance, good water resistance, beautiful color with unique wood grain, suitable for many interior design styles. Using natural wood floors, you can easily clean and clean, ensuring the durability of the product.

+) Disadvantages: The initial investment cost is quite high compared to other types of flooring. Product quality and durability also depend on the installation space and workmanship of the worker, some types may shrink, warp after time of use. Using natural wood floors is not good for the environment, especially precious wood lines, which are likely to be abused and exploited to exhaustion.

- Laminate flooring: This type of wood floor has a structure from 5 main parts: top surface layer, texture layer, wood core, leveling layer and locking layer. 5 parts link and complement each other, making the structure firm, increasing the service life. With the above structure, laminate flooring always possesses outstanding characteristics. As a popular flooring material today, accounting for about 30%-40% of the total market demand.

+) Advantages: Laminate flooring has some outstanding advantages that few other materials have. Has the affordable price of 1/2, sometimes 1/3 compared to natural wood floors and also quick installation time. At the same time, it is better against termites and termites than natural wood floors. This type of floor is manufactured on modern lines, with diverse designs and colors with beautiful natural wood grain, meeting the needs of consumers. Is an environmentally friendly material due to the use of tree trunks and branches as raw materials. Limit the felling of large and perennial forest trees.

+) Disadvantages: Some limitations of laminate flooring are that when soaked in water for a long time, it will warp and blister. Having an average life of 7-10 years, when damaged, it is difficult to replace, that is, to move all the furniture on the floor to rebuild.

- Vinyl flooring: Currently in the building materials used for flooring, vinyl flooring is becoming more and more popular. There are two main types of plastic flooring: glued plastic flooring (PVC) and locked plastic flooring. The structure of plastic wood flooring includes: Wood powder accounts for 50%, Plastic beads 38% (HDPE, PVC, PP, ABS, PS ...), Colorant 5%, Adhesive compound 7%.

+) Advantages: Plastic flooring with absolute waterproof properties should be suitable for areas prone to moisture and humidity such as kitchens and bathrooms. This type of floor has a beautiful design, satisfying aesthetic needs, along with anti-slip and smooth feet. The price of this floor is quite good compared to other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is less susceptible to corrosion, so it should avoid water stagnation, peeling, and blistering.

+) Disadvantages: Easy to fade, although made of water-resistant plastic, the adhesive component in non-locking types is the weakness of this type of flooring. The glue layer when in contact with water will peel off and cause the floor to burst out of the background, affecting the use process. Because of the imitation of natural materials, it is not possible to adjust to cool in summer and warm in winter like ordinary wooden floors.

4. Concrete floor:

- Concrete floor:  It is a type of concrete floor with a shiny and smooth surface. Surface treated by specialized grinding machine. Fresh concrete surface will be smoothed to remove roughness completely. Helps provide the flattest floor surface. Tiny holes will be filled with Hardener additive coating. Thereby increasing the hardness of the floor as well as increasing the resistance to moisture and mold.

Currently, grinding concrete floors are increasingly being chosen in hotel flooring projects, commercial centers, supermarkets, etc. It brings outstanding aesthetics to the building. With advanced technology develop a variety of designs, suitable for all interior areas. There are also concrete samples Terrazzo, Granito…

- Concrete grinding stone Terrazzo, Granito:  Is a grinding stone made up of the main materials are cement, sand, stone, marble particles, pigments, additives. Terrazzo, Gratino grinding stone floors are ground, polished and covered with a protective layer to give us beautiful, durable and highly aesthetic products. The Granito Grinding System has been used before in civil works. Most people have seen this product applied to the steps of the house, stairs, basins...

+) Advantages: Has a stable price and long life, can be up to several decades if cleaned and maintained well.

+) Disadvantages: Because the concrete floor is very hard, it will make you feel uncomfortable when standing or sitting for too long, can cause condensation when used in places with high humidity or coastal areas riverside. When using a concrete crack for a while, it must be patched or replaced.

5. Carpet:

Floor mats: Also known as floor mats, are one of the indispensable interior decoration items in spaces from living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms to office spaces. , restaurants, business restaurants, hotels or carpets...

+) Advantages: One of the advantages of the carpet is that it creates a feeling of smoothness, warmth, good insulation, so it is suitable for reducing the low temperature of the floor, especially in winter and families with young children, homie. Bringing high aesthetics and creating a safe space with every footstep on the carpet helps to prevent slippery, sliding ...

+) Disadvantages, floor mats have many materials from fabric fibers to rubber, plastic, and foam, so some carpets are easy to absorb stains, difficult to clean, mold in conditions of high humidity and easy to clean. cause unpleasant odors. Therefore, depending on the environment and conditions of use to choose a carpet to limit this drawback. And carpets are also difficult to clean regularly.

There are two types of carpets that are popular: patch carpets and roll carpets:

- Carpet pads:  It is a type of carpet used under the usual size of 50x50cm; 25×100 cm, …. The carpet pieces when installed will be placed close to each other. These rugs have the same pattern, repeat, so the texture will not be rich, if you want a complex pattern, you can use a piece of carpet decoration (living room, bedroom,...) or carpet. roll.

- Rolled carpet:   Or rolled carpet is the type of carpet used under the size (Width: 3.66m, 3.97m, 4m / Length: 25m, 30m, 40m)

Roll mats are used for the purpose of overcoming the disadvantages of carpet pads in the intended use. Different from piece carpet, roll carpet can be designed with better, more eye-catching, larger pattern. Convenient to replace during use, especially in restaurants, hotels, showrooms, ....

III. Summary of floor materials:

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