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Product categories	Description and example of products
Flooring	Flooring are materials used to cover the ground surface of a building or structure to provide a functional walking surface for building users. The flooring product category encompasses a wide range of materials, including both hard and soft surface finishes. Examples of products: • Carpet • Ceramic tile • Vinyl flooring • Rubber flooring • Engineered wood flooring • Solid wood flooring • Stone flooring • Terrazzo flooring • Laminates flooring • Raised flooring systems • Wall base • Transition strips • Stair nosing • Entryway systems • Area rugs • Wood and composite wood subflooring • Underlayment • Other types of floor coverings
Walls	Wall products are designed to provide crucial functions within a building and refer to materials and finishes used to provide structural support, insulation and protection within a building. It also helps regulate indoor temperatures and maintain comfort levels by reducing heat transfer between the indoor and outdoor environments. Wall serves as barriers for protection against sound, fire and moisture. Examples of products: • Wall coverings • Wall paneling • Wall tile • Surface wall structures e.g., gypsum wall board or plaster • Cubicle wall • Curtain wall • Partition walls • Trim • Interior and exterior doors • Wall frames • Interior and exterior windows • Window treatments
Ceilings	Ceiling products are materials and systems used to construct, finish, or enhance the ceilings of a building. Ceilings play a key role in acoustics, lighting, insulation, and the overall functionality of a space.

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