Interior features and finishes
Bungalow interiors featured large amounts of timber panelling and joinery, with wallpaper or plasterboard on the walls.
Other common features included stained or varnished timber floors, plaster panel ceilings with beams or battens, and large amounts of built-in storage.
Internal linings
Internal wall linings
Scrim and wallpaper were found in early bungalows, but plasterboard became common from the mid-1920s. Interior walls were typically lined with timber, overlaid with scrim and wallpaper in living areas. Read more.
Ceilings
Panelled ceilings with beams or battens were common, but some bungalows had ornate plastered ceilings. Read more.
Modifications
In many bungalows, new hard lining has been installed on walls, though ceilings are likely to be original. Read more.
Joinery
Bungalows had extensive timber joinery including timber panel doors, and built-in cupboards in halls, kitchen and other rooms. Read more.
Common problems and remedies
Problems with internal walls and ceilings
Common problems include walls that are out of square, cracked plaster ceilings, draughts, and the need to incorporate new insulation and linings. Read more.
Matching new mouldings to original
Skirtings and other mouldings are no longer made in imperial dimensions, making it difficult to get an exact match for original mouldings. Read more.
Borer
Borer is unsightly and can sometimes affect a house’s structure. Read more.
Rot
Rot is common when moisture is present, and can cause significant structural damage. Read more.
Mould
Mould is common when moisture is present, and can be harmful to health. Read more.