Finishing Glossary

• Screed

  Floor levelling layer: semi-dry, wet, floating. 40–60mm thick, cures ~28 days for tile.

• Puttying

  Final wall levelling in 0.5–2mm layers before paint/wallpaper. Finish putty gives a smooth surface for paint.

• Drywall / moisture-resistant

  Gypsum boards for walls, ceilings, boxes. GKLV (green) — moisture-resistant for bathrooms/kitchens.

• Waterproofing

  Coating or roll insulation of wet zones — mandatory in bathrooms before tiling, on balconies, in basements.

• Grout

  Mix for filling tile joints. Epoxy — expensive but does not darken or fear moisture.

• Quartz vinyl / SPC

  Rigid vinyl click flooring: waterproof, quiet, laid on a flat base without glue.

• Underfloor heating

  Electric (mat/cable) or water-based. Electric mounts in tile adhesive or under laminate (IR film).

• Decking

  Terrace board from WPC or wood for balconies/terraces. WPC does not rot or need painting.

These terms appear in contractor estimates — check what exactly is being offered.