MAKING MATERIAL SELECTION IN STUDIOb…
The general criteria for the selection of materials are divided into three categories:
1.The criteria represented in the suitability of the material for the purpose of use, its durability for the intended purpose,the ease of maintenance,repair,cleaning,resistance to damage ,safety characteristics and acoustic performance.
2.The aesthetic criteria related mainly to color, texture, drawings and patterns, with the need to allow for visual coordination with the intended use.
3.The category related to the economic criteria usually related to initial and ongoing cost and the estimated cost of maintenance, cleaning and repair.