Finishes for a townhouse: durable, suited to the climate, and inside the budget

Finishes decide how a townhouse looks, how long it lasts, and how comfortable it is. Exterior paint, floor tiles, doors and sanitaryware each need a decision that fits both use and budget.

At An Phat the material schedule is agreed before the foundations are finished. The owner chooses with the list in front of them, and the site does not drift into unpriced substitutions.

Agree the schedule early
An early list shows the real cost of each line. Changes later are written as an addendum, with a price, so the contract stays readable.

• What we ask owners to decide first
• An exterior paint system rated for alkali and the local weather, with a stated warranty
• Floor tiles with a slip rating that suits bathrooms and a family kitchen
• Aluminium-and-glass doors, or engineered timber, chosen for the climate rather than for a photograph
• Sanitaryware from one range, so spare parts and service stay simple

The aim is a house that is straightforward to maintain, not a specification that only looks complete on the day of handover.