Lath and plaster A way of surfacing a timber-framed wall or ceiling. Narrow strips of wood are nailed to the studs or joists, with plaster applied on top.
Medium Density Fibreboard is formed of compressed wood fibres and comes in standard, moisture-resistant and exterior grades. It is suitable for most situations where you would use wood , including flooring and shelving.
Sheets of board for internal use on walls or ceilings, made with a core of aerated gypsum plaster backed on both sides with strong paper. Available in a range of sizes, it’s easy to fit and offers sound and fire insulation. Can be painted or plastered.
Interior, non-load bearing walls usually constructed from a wooden (or sometimes metal) stud frame covered with plasterboard, sheets of cellular core partitioning sheets that are slotted in a frame, glass blocks, or lightweight concrete blocks.
An interior wall formed with a timber or metal frame strengthened with uprights or ‘studs’ and often finished in plasterboard. They are easy to remove as they do not support any of the structure.
Engineered wood flooring
A ‘floating’ system (ie it isn’t fixed to the floor beneath) with each plank constructed from three to five layers of wood, usually a central core of soft wood with a hardwood top layer. Crossing the grains gives the floor its stability, plus the hardwood is less like to warp. As only the top layer is expensive hardwood, it’s also cheaper than a solid wood floor made of 18mm-thick planks.
A thin layer of cement applied to a concrete floor to give a smooth surface. A level surface is an essential base for final floor coverings.
High-density fibreboard covered in a printed, wood-effect paper that is then varnished. To install, some systems glue together and some simply click or slot together. Different types are designed for specific uses, for example in moist areas or areas of high traffic.
Hardwood blocks laid in a variety of decorative patterns. The blocks are glued to the subfloor to fix in place and in some systems lock to each other.
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