Interior Materials & Surfaces

Flooring, paint, wallpaper, mouldings and other materials are products used to create style and enhance the home. In this course, students will discuss various products available on the market, including their merits in different environments: what works well in one setting may be a disaster in another. Student will learn how to calculate the amount of product needed for a space and how to properly install it. Other topics included are ceiling styles, trim, and mouldings, and the correct tools needed to complete each job.

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Upcoming Sessions

Browse the available offerings below and register for the session that fits your schedule.

  • OnlineClosed

    MAY 12-AUG 18

    Reference number
    CRN 30456
    Course fee$422.35

    Registration closed

  • OnlineOpen

    SEP 08-DEC 15

    Reference number
    CRN 11283
    Course fee$422.35

Course Materials

Course Textbooks

The following textbooks are required for this course unless otherwise stated. Make sure you have acquired these materials before your course starts.

Please review our textbook website for guidance on purchasing a textbook. If you are unsuccessful in obtaining a textbook, please contact onlinelearning@confederationcollege.ca immediately.

  • Required Textbook

    Interior Design Materials and Specifications

    by Lisa Godsey

    Publisher
    Fairchild Books
    Edition
    4th Ed. (2021)
    ISBN9781501360862
    Course CodeLA-IDEC1033Registration CodeCF-OL262

Online Learning

How this course is delivered

This course is delivered fully online through OntarioLearn, a partnership of Ontario colleges — study from anywhere with an internet connection, on a schedule that fits around work and family.

  • Learn Anytime

    No live lectures — course content is available 24/7.

  • Weekly Structure

    Follow a weekly course schedule with set tasks.

  • Multimedia Content

    Learn through modules, videos, forums, assignments, and quizzes.

  • Instructor Support

    Facilitators are available to answer questions and provide feedback.

  • Independent Learning

    It’s self-study — be ready to push yourself and stay on track.

  • Time Commitment

    Expect around 5–12 hours per week, depending on your familiarity with the subject.