Materials for Interior Environments

Corky Binggeli, ASID, practices at Corky Binggeli Interior Design and is a member of the faculty at Boston Architectural College. A professional member of ASID and past president of ASID New England, she is the author of Graphic Standards Field Guide to Commercial Interiors and Building Systems for Interior Designers. She is the coauthor with Francis D.K. Ching of Interior Design Illustrated and the editor of Interior Graphic Standards, Second Edition, all from Wiley.

• Preface xiiiAcknowledgments xvPart I Design Considerations 1Chapter 1 Finish Selection and Specification 3Functional Criteria 4Health and Safety Codes 7Building Codes 7Residential Codes 8Other Regulations and Standards 9Finish and Furniture Selection and Codes 11Human Factors and Material Selection 12Accessible and Universal Design 13Cost Estimating 14Chapter 2 Sustainable Design 17Sustainable Design Principles 18Sustainability Codes and Standards 18Sustainable Materials 19Materials Selection Considerations 20Evaluating Sustainable Materials 23Product Certifications and Standards 25Product Certification Systems 25Sustainable Product Standards 25The LEED System 26Green Globes 27Chapter 3 Existing Buildings 29Existing Building Interiors 30Cost Factors for Existing Buildings 31Historic Buildings 32Treatment Standards and Guidelines 32Rehabilitating Historic Interiors 36Hazardous Existing Materials 37Asbestos 37Lead 38Mold 39Part II Interior Materials 41Chapter 4 Concrete and Cement-Based Materials 43Cement 43Types of Cement 43Manufacturing Cement 44Environmental Impacts of Cement 45Specifying Cement 46Applications for Cement 46Terrazzo 49Types of Terrazzo 49Terrazzo Materials 50Environmental Impacts of Terrazzo 50Applications for Terrazzo 51Specifying and Cost Factors for Terrazzo 51Installing Terrazzo 52Concrete 53Design Context for Concrete 53Types of Concrete 54Manufacturing of Concrete 55Environmental Impacts of Concrete 55Applications for Concrete 56Cost Factors for Concrete 58Finishes for Concrete 58Chapter 5 Stone, Masonry, and Concrete Masonry Units 63Stone 63Design Context for Stone 63Types of Stone 65Processing Stone 68Environmental Impacts of Stone 69Interior Applications for Stone 70Specifying Stone 72Cost Factors for Stone 72Installing Stone 72Brick 74Design Context for Brick 74Types of Brick 76Manufacturing Brick 76Environmental Impacts of Brick 77Interior Applications for Brick 77Specifying and Cost Factors for Brick 78Installing Brick 78Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) 79Properties of CMUs 80Types of CMUs 80Environmental Impacts of CMUs 80Specifying and Cost Factors for CMUs 80Installing CMUs 82Chapter 6 Glass and Ceramics 83Glass 83Design Context for Glass 84Types of Glass 86Manufacturing Glass 91Environmental Impacts of Glass 91Interior Applications for Glass 92Codes, Specifi cations, and Cost Factors for Glass 93Installing Glass 95Ceramics 97Design Context for Ceramics 97Types of Ceramics 97Manufacturing Ceramics 98Environmental Impacts of Ceramics 98Interior Applications for Ceramics 100Specifying and Cost Factors for Ceramics 103Installing Ceramic Tile 105Chapter 7 Wood and Wood Products 107Solid Wood 107Design Context for Wood 107Types of Wood 109Manufacturing Solid Wood 113Environmental Impacts of Solid Wood 114Interior Applications for Solid Wood 116Specifying and Cost Factors for Solid Wood 117Installing Solid Wood 118Wood Veneer 119Design Context for Wood Veneer 119Types of Wood Veneer 120Manufacturing Wood Veneer 121Environmental Impacts of Wood Veneer 121Interior Applications for Wood Veneer 122Specifying and Cost Factors for Wood Veneer 123Installing Wood Veneer 123Wood Panel Products 125Design Context for Wood Panels 125Types of Wood Panel Products 126Environmental Impacts of Wood Panels 130Specifying and Cost Factors for Wood Panels 130Finishes for Wood Panels 131Chapter 8 Plaster and Gypsum Board 133Plaster 133Design Context for Plaster 133Types of Plaster 135Manufacturing Plaster 135Environmental Impacts of Plaster 137Interior Applications for Plaster 137Specifying and Cost Factors for Plaster 138Installing Plaster 139Gypsum Board 142Design Context for Gypsum Board 142Types of Gypsum Board 143Manufacturing Gypsum Board 143Environmental Impacts of Gypsum Board 144Interior Applications for Gypsum Board 144Specifying and Cost Factors for Gypsum Board 145Installing Gypsum Board 145Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum (GFRG) 147Interior Applications for GFRG 148Specifying and Cost Factors for GFRG 148Installing GFRG 149Chapter 9 Metals 151General Information 151Ferrous Metals 152Design Context for Ferrous Metals 152Types of Ferrous Metals 153Manufacturing and Environmental Impacts of Ferrous Metals 154Interior Applications for Ferrous Metals 155Specifying and Cost Factors for Ferrous Metals 155Installation and Maintenance of Ferrous Metals 157Nonferrous Metals 158Design Context for Nonferrous Metals 158Types of Nonferrous Metals 160Manufacturing and Environmental Impacts of Nonferrous Metals 167Interior Applications for Nonferrous Metals 168Specifying and Cost Factors for Nonferrous Metals 169Finishes for Nonferrous Metals 170Maintenance of Nonferrous Metals 171Chapter 10 Synthetic Materials 173General Information 173Design Context for Synthetics 173Manufacturing Synthetics 175Environmental Impacts of Synthetics 175Cost Factors for Synthetic Materials 177Types of Synthetic Materials 178Thermoplastics 178Thermoset Plastics 182Elastomers 183Composite Materials 183Interior Applications for Synthetic Materials 185Finish Materials 185Plastic Furniture 188Adhesives 188Plastic Films 189Part III Finish Comparisons 191Chapter 11 Paints and Coatings 193Paints 193Painting Systems 193Paint Components 195Types of Interior Paints 195Specifying and Cost Factors for Paints 200Coatings and Stains 201Finishes for Wood 201Finishes for Metals 205Chapter 12 Fibers, Textiles, and Leather 209Fibers 209Properties of Fibers 209Plant Fibers 210Animal Fibers 213Synthetic Fibers 217Textiles 222General Considerations for Textiles 222Fabrication Methods for Textiles 223Finishing Textiles 229Leather 232General Considerations for Leather 232Types of Leather 232Manufacturing Leather 233Environmental Impacts of Leather 234Interior Applications for Leather 235Specifying and Cost Factors for Leather 235Finishes and Maintenance for Leather 236Chapter 13 Floor Finishes 237General Considerations for Floor Finishes 237Durability 237Accessories and Maintenance 237Codes and Standards for Floor Finishes 238Cost Factors 238Hard Floor Surfaces 238Tile Flooring 239Glass Flooring 243Concrete, Terrazzo, and Poured Flooring 243Laminate Flooring 244Wood and Bamboo Flooring 246Solid Wood Flooring 246Parquet Flooring 250Engineered Hardwood Flooring 250Bamboo Flooring 251Resilient Flooring 253General Considerations for Resilient Flooring 253Cork Flooring 254Linoleum 255Rubber Flooring 256Vinyl Flooring 257Leather Floor Tiles 259Soft Floor Coverings 260Codes and Standards for Soft Floor Coverings 260Carpets 260Rugs 268Chapter 14 Wall and Window Finishes 273Wall Finishes 273General Considerations for Wall Finishes 273Wall Tiles 274Wall Panels 276Low Partitions 283Toilet Partitions 283Office Partitions 284Wallcoverings 284General Considerations for Wallcoverings 284Wallpaper and Wall Lining 287Wood and Natural Fiber Wallcoverings 288Textile, Nonwoven, and Leather Wallcoverings 292Glass Partitions and Glazing 295General Considerations for Glass and Glazing 295Glass Block Walls 296Glazed Walls 296Interior Glazing 298Window Treatments 300Shutters, Blinds, and Shades 300Draperies and Curtains 303Chapter 15 Ceiling Finishes 309General Considerations 309Light, Sound, and Heat 309Codes and Standards 311Cost Factors 311Ceiling Forms 311Exposed Ceilings 312Wood Structures 313Concrete and Metal Structures 314Plaster and Gypsum Board Ceilings 314Plaster Ceilings 314Gypsum Board Ceilings 315Finishes 315Wood Ceilings 316Planks and Panels 316Suspended Ceiling Systems 317Ceiling System Grids 317Canopies and Clouds 318Decorative Grids 319Acoustical Tiles and Panels 319Metal Ceilings 321Textile Ceiling Systems 325Chapter 16 Millwork, Casework, and Furnishings 327Millwork 327Design Considerations for Millwork 327Moldings and Trims 328Casework 332Design Considerations for Casework 332Cabinets 333Shelving 339Countertops 339Furnishings 345General Considerations for Furnishings 346Furniture Types 347Furniture Materials 350Upholstery 355Other Furnishings 359Glossary 361Index 369