The materials that you use to create the internal walls of your home will have a significant affect on the visual appeal of your home, as well as on a number of practical aspects. From an aesthetic perspective, the texture and style of the walls will affect the way light is reflected. The materials will also determine how easy walls are to clean, how strong they are, how well your house is insulated, and how sound is able to travel through your home.
Plasterboard
Plasterboard is by far the most common interior wall surface in Australia, thanks to its tremendous versatility and low cost.
Bricks
Bricks serve a different purpose as internal walls than they do as external walls, and have good insulative properties.
Mortar
Mortar is the material used to hold bricks together. There are a number of variations in mortar that are worth knowing about.
Wood cladding and moulding
Wood has many uses on internal walls, but is perhaps most commonly used for decorative purposes like mouldings and frames.
Plaster
Plaster is often used as a filler, especially to repair damaged walls. It's also used for decorative mouldings, among other things.
Concrete sheeting
Although rarely exposed, concrete sheeting offers good insulation and is often used behind tiles and similar surfaces.
Tiles
Tiles feature in almost every home, and are particularly common in bathrooms and kitchens. Tiles are a strong design feature.
Render
Rendering a brick or stone wall can add significantly to its durability and insulation, and vastly alter the look of your home.
Wallpaper
Hanging up wallpaper is a popular way of decorating your walls and expressing your style in a variety of designs and colours.