Interior Materials: Red to Black Final

Red to Black Floor Plan

Solution Statement:

                In the development of Texas Tech’s Red to Black project every detail was planned to ensure the comfort and privacy of every student that needs serious financial help. Each space was designed to replicate the atmosphere of a home den room and the materials selected allow for that. The paint, wood, carpet and fabrics chosen all lend themselves to the idea of safety at home. Not only do these materials create an aesthetically pleasing environment, but they offer strong sustainable materials for a long lasting space at an economical cost. 

Materials & Calculations:

               

       Wall Paint:

Company: Behr

Product number: UL110-6, UL140-1, UL140-14

Color number: Indiscreet, French Roast, Heavy Cream

Species: Premium Plus Ultra

Form: Liquid filled container

Size: 1 gallon

Gloss Level: Semi-Gloss

Space Used: Reception, Conference & Office

Sustainability:

Lead-Free

100% Acrylic Latex

Added Mildewcides

NANOGAURD Technology

Installation:

Tape of surrounding areas.

Applied by brush or roller.

Maintenance:

Regularly wipe down with non-abrasive cleaner such as soapy water.

Touch up marks, scratches, and nicks with matching paint. 

Calculations:

                Cost: $33.98 per gallon.

                    Add all wall lengths:  36 + 24 + 24 + 12 + 12 +

                    12 + 8 + 8 = 136

                    Multiply by height:  136 x 8= 1,088

                    1,088/ 380 (sq. ft. per gallon) 

                    Need 3.1 paint containers = 4 containers

                    4 containers at $33.98 each: 4 x 33.98 = $13

   

 

      Wood Ceilings:

         Company: Armstrong

Product number: 1274

Color number: Rich Cherry

Species: WoodHaven

Form: Plank

Size: 84" x 5" x 3/8"

Finish: Laminate

Edge Detail/End: Beveled Tongue & Groove

Space Used: Reception, Conference, & Office

Sustainability:

BioBlock Treatment

Extra durable scratch and impact resistant surface.

10 year warranty.

Installation:

Construction adhesive.

Maintenance:

Dust and loose dirt removed by brushing or with a vacuum cleaner and vacuum cleaner attachments such as those designed for cleaning upholstery.

Clean in one direction only. This will prevent rubbing dust into the surface of the ceiling.

Pencil marks, smudges, or clinging dirt may easily be erased with an ordinary art gum eraser or soapy water.

Calculations:

                Cost:  $93.15 (10 pieces/ 29.7 sq. ft.)

Total sq. ft. divided by sq. ft. of 1 order: 864/ 29.7 = 29.1

Need 29.1 sets = 30 sets

30 sets at $93.15 each = 30 x 93.15 = $ 2,794.50

 

Shelving/Counters:

Company: Home Depot

Product number: 165956

Store SKU: 165956

Color: Stained Dark Cherry

Construction: Layered Veneer Red Oak Domestic Plywood

¾” x 4’ x 8’

MFG Model: 165956

MFG Part: 165956

Space Used: Reception, Conference, & Office.                  

                    Sustainability:

The plywood will be used in the construction of the floor to ceiling shelving and coffee bar tabletops. It will be installed with wood adhesives and standard nails. 

100% Recyclable

All natural wood

Soy-based PureBond formaldehyde free assembly

                    Installation:

The plywood will be used in the construction of the floor to ceiling shelving and coffee bar tabletops. It will be installed with wood adhesives and standard nails.

                    Maintenance:

                                    Dust as needed.

Occasionally wipe down with non-abrasive solution,

soapy water or Pledge products.

                    Calculations:

                              Cost: $44.97 per board.

(6) 4’ x 8’ x 1’

(24) 4’ x 1’

(2) 10’ x 2’

Need 25 boards to create these pieces.

25 at $44.97 per board: 25 x 44.97 = $1,124.25

               

Carpet:

Company: Shaw

Product number: Sanctuary 60163

Color number: Wheat 00201

Collection: Colour of Life II

Construction: Solid Cut Pile

Product Type: Performance Broadloom

Dye Method: 100% piece dyed

Fiber: BCF Nylon

Backing: Synthetic & Classicbac

Tufted Weight: 29.3

Warranty: 10 year limited commercial

Space Used: Reception, Conference & Office

                   Sustainability:

                                   Green Label Plus Certification

                                   10 year warranty

                                   LEED Certification

                                   Evergreen nylon recycling facility takes back old 

                                   carpet for recycling                         

                    Installation: 

                                   Direct glue on all concrete flooring.

                    Maintenance:

                                   Cleaning through regular vacuuming and 

                                   occasional steam cleaning.

                    Calculations:

                                   Cost: $33.00 per sq. yd.

                                         Total sq. ft. with additional 10% extra:

                                         864 + 86.4 = 950. 4 sq. ft.

                                         Divided to get sq. yds.: 

                                         950.4/ 9 = 105.6 sq. yds. = 106 sq. yds.

                                         106 sq. yd. at $33.00 per sq. yd. 

                                         = 106 x 33 = $3, 498

               

          Chair Fabric:

   Company: La-Z-Boy

   Product number: 931

   Color: Raisin B974509

   Product: Charlotte High Leg Recliner

   Used In: Reception & Conference Room

                      Sustainability:

                                 Limited Lifetime Warranty

                                 Natural Wood

                                 100%  Recyclable fabric

                      Installation:

                                  Custom upholstery done by manufacturer.

                      Maintenance:

                                  Occasionally vacuum to remove dirt, dust and lint.

                                  Professional cleaner to remove stains.

                      Calculations:

                                  Cost: $13.95 per yard.

                                              Chair requires 5 yard:

                                              5 x 13.95 = $69.75

                                              $69.75 a chair with 6 chairs: 

                                              6 x 69.75 = $418.50

 

                Couch Chair:

            Company: Custom from Fabrics.com

            Product & Color number: UL-089

            Color: Ostrich Wine

            Collection: Faux Leather Ostrich Wine

            Fiber: 100% Vinyl

            Backing: Flannel

            Weight: Heavyweight

            Used In: Conference Room & Office

                                Sustainability:

                                                Stain and Fire Resistant.

                                                Long life expectancy.

                                Installation:

            Custom couch upholstered by local professional 

            upholsterer using fabric glue and fabric bolts.

                                Maintenance:

                                                Regular wipe down with damp cloth.

                                Calculations:

                                                Cost: $ 12.98 per yard.

                                                           Couch requires 30 yards of fabric

                                                           at $12.98 per yard:

           30 x 12.98 = $398. 40

           $398.40 a couch with 3 couches:

           3 x 398.40 = $ 1.195. 20

                                                               

                                                 

                                                

Interior Materials: What I Learned Fall 2011

I have learned a lot through the Interior Materials class offered here at Texas Tech. As the year draws to a close I wanted to take a little time to look back at everything this class has covered and the information I have obtained. We started off learning about fibers in their natural form and are ending with the details and components of LEED certification in a finished and established structure.

This transition through all the aspects of design materials has proven to be quite interesting. In August we began looking at the variety of fibers. We discussed natural versus manmade fibers, and staple versus filament fibers. We talked about the positives and negatives of all the different fiber sources, such as natural cotton, linen, wool, or synthetics, like polyester and nylon. Learning things such facts that nylon is the main component of most carpets. We got o witness firsthand the making of actual cloth from fibers at the Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute. From fibers, we went on to discuss the coloring of cloth. Whether and in what situation it would be most convenient to stock dye or piece dye. Then fabric got much more complicated as we studied the design, textures, and weaves of each. I am now able to look at a fabric sample and tell you that it is in fact a jacquard weave with a tossed pillar print. We were exposed to all these prints and textile options at Lubbock’s quaint shop, All About Looks. After, studying the fabric types, our class discovered finishes that would enhance the chosen fabrics. And with these specific finishes how it could effect and determine the use of that particular fabric.

Once we were very thoroughly trained in the ways of fabric, we began to explore other materials. We spent a little class time searching for unusual materials that are not commonly used, such as, newspapers, old recycled street signs, water bottles, tires, and so much more. Form there we went on to see more commonly used products like wood flooring, stone, and tile. Until we had visited both, Collins Tile and Stone, and Leftwich Chapman Flooring, I had no idea that the industry had so many options to offer. There are literally countless possibilities for flooring in both commercial and residential spaces. We saw things like, treated leather floors, bamboo floors, blue granite, countertop stone still containing shell imprints and particles, and countless other materials.

During the later end of this class, we were able to learn how to take these amazing materials and turn them into an aesthetically pleasing space.  We reviewed the elements and principles of design that should be incorporated into every building and every room to make it a design success.  Then we saw examples of this success, through Jeff Seal’s Homes of Distinction. His use of all the materials mentioned throughout the class, with the exception of finishing touches, really made it obvious the importance of knowing and then choosing the correct materials for each project. When creating a home to replicate the style of the French Provence, he knew what materials and finishes would complete the space and make every aspect authentic.  It was really through this experience, in a real world situation, that I realized that all of the information I had learned over the course of the semester really was beneficial and crucial to becoming a successful and established interior designer.