Materials
Finish decisions with technical consequences.
Material selection is recorded against location, contact type, cleaning exposure, light conditions, required test evidence and the detail in which it will be used.
Review set
- Upholstery and drapery textiles
- Woven and tufted floorcoverings
- Timber veneer and solid timber
- Metal plating and powder coat
- Stone, composite and solid surface
- Glass, mirror and translucent panels
Selection record
| Material | Review focus | Required coordination |
|---|---|---|
| Textiles | Abrasion, seam behaviour, cleaning, fire performance | Upholstery build-up, drape fullness, backing and batch control |
| Floorcovering | Traffic class, soil concealment, acoustics, pattern repeat | Seaming plan, transitions, access panels and attic stock |
| Hard finishes | Sheen, edge detail, chemical resistance and repair | Substrate, joints, lighting, fixings and tolerances |