|
|
|
|
The construction of walls
for partitions or segregation reasons.
* Gypsum board - a type of light plasterboard used for making
ceilings or walls.
* Hollow blocks - blocks laid in brick fashion using cement to
join and plaster to finish off.
* Plywood (bare) - using plywood to create walls and finished
with plaster. |
|
|
|
Usually used to level up
flooring from the kitchen to living room, or from the balcony to living.
The idea is to make the floor level the same height so that there
is no more drop. Most of the times this is reserved for making the
space look bigger by creating an extension of space from living to
balcony. |
|
|
|
When a door opening is
needed, the designer will determine whether the wall needs to be hacked.
If so, a door opening may be created, simply by hacking a non-load
bearing wall. |
|
|
|
This means to cover up
a former door opening by using either hollow blocks or other materials
and finish it with plaster. |
|
|
|
Usually for kitchen or
bathrooms. The concrete support is to house the sink or stove. It
will be finished off with tiles or just plain cement screeding. |
|
|
|
This is also known as plinth.
The plinth acts as a skirting from the flooring so that the cabinet
will not be in contact with the flooring. For example, in the case
of wet flooring. |
|
|
|
It acts as a base for the
shower screen. Otherwise it may also be used to deviate water from
the shower area to the rest of the bathroom. |
|
|
|
A membrane known as waterproofing
will be needed to apply on to the surface before tiles are laid. This
is necessary as water may seep into the apartment downstairs if it
is not applied. |
|