The
construction industry is constituted of several major trades, including
framing, roofing, flooring, plumbing, etc. All of the various trades
have many materials available to properly construct and require
extensive training to install or apply. This report is designed to
address the multiple product categories and techniques for creating
decorative and protective wall finishes. We will examine four product
categories, which require specific types of tools and are manufactured
with specific material ingredients. Each has their own range of
decorative effects.
Surprisingly, the most common wall finish of
all is not addressed in this report. Paint is certainly predominated,
serves structures well and has decorative applications, but the four
categories we address here are generally more labor-intensive and
require more training and skill for application than most paints. Please
note ceiling treatment is not addressed here and could have its own
category.