Material Trends For Interiors

Material Trends For Interiors

In this will explore the general information about materials which are used in interior design, in this course will familiarize the student with the properties of bricks, stones, concrete, wood, fabric, etc.

Conventional materials would be discussed with an outline of its manufacturing or procuring process, properties, applications and simultaneously the alternative materials replacing them. A number of engineered materials have come up in use in the building industry as a substitute of the original material like engineered wood replacing wood or AAC and flash bricks replacing clay bricks. A coverage on such alternate materials would be included. Finishes as in floors and walls like tiles, stone and clay tile cladding, paints and their appropriateness on different surfaces would be discussed. Nanotechnologies used in this trade would also be mentioned for specific materials like wallpapers, solid surfaces and fabrics for carpets stating their use. Specific ways of combination of different materials would also be highlighted to give consolidated knowledge. Methods to protect materials and alter their properties will be investigated. The menu of materials available to designers in their profession to the many mechanical and electrical properties of materials important to their use in various areas. Will also learn about the nature of the material and how to use it in your design.

The course is divided in different categories -

• Introduction to materials

• Bricks

• Stones

• Metals

• Concrete

• tiles

• Wood

• Fabric

• Plastic

• Glass

• Carpet and rug

• Paneling material

• Combination of material

• Wallpapers

• Window covering

• Solid surfaces

• Epoxy resin

• Paints

Individuals will also get acquainted with different career prospects of different materials.

A detailed course on bricks, concrete, wood products & finishing, glass, metals etc. (Hindi + English)

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What you will learn

• Building materials- bricks, concrete, stone & tiles
• Wood products- plywood, mdf, particle board uses with finishes.
• Various other materials used for finishing surfaces -metal, glass, wallpaper.

Rating: 4.5

Level: All Levels

Duration: 5 hours

Instructor: Indian Design League