> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.archisketch.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.archisketch.com/guide/user-en/arranging-finishing/material-placement.md). # Apply finishes Click the finish material library tab on the left to see a variety of pre-prepared finish materials.\ There are various options by category, so choose the finish material you want. {% hint style="info" %} However, finish materials are applied only to spaces (walls, floors, ceilings) and not to furniture materials. {% endhint %} ### Select Finish Material * You can scroll down to view the finish material list. * If you want to see a finish material in a larger view, click the magnifying glass button to zoom in. * Favorite the finish materials you like with a star. Favorited finish materials can be checked in My Page. ![](/files/bd8bfc9b60ba2175f1c86c087ce4fbb1547695c0) ### Applying Finishing Materials * If you've found a finish material you like, click it once to select it. * Click once more on the surface you want to apply it to. * When you move the mouse cursor, the finish material icon follows it, which means the mode has not ended yet.\ Try applying it to multiple surfaces as well. * Press the Esc shortcut to exit the mode. ![](/files/610c873b88cb82943d27cb0df8264adc26fa64cc) ### Copy Finish Material A finish material applied once can be copied and pasted onto other surfaces. * First, select the surface where the finish material to be copied is applied. * Right-click and select \[Copy Finish Material]. * Finish material placement mode is activated, and you can apply finish materials to other surfaces. ![](/files/4cc8b2fb318e3f0ff22e40b5850a058499f081ff) #### Apply finish material to the entire room wall If you want to apply a finish material to all walls in a room at once, try using the \[Apply finish material to the entire room wall] feature.\ With this feature, you can apply the finish material to all the walls of a room at once without having to click each wall one by one, which is convenient. ![](/files/3b9d8667752ac03a7b3623a527ce65d2a3449b18) ![](/files/07c46f55b5087d7a34c31ad14e82761c49525cb3) ## Finish Material Editor If you want a more luxurious look like two-tone wallpaper, or want to use more precise features, try the 'Finish Material Editor'.\ Go to the finish material editor. (You can enter by clicking the toolbar or the button on the right panel.) * Use the straight line (L) or rectangle (F) tool in the top toolbar to define an area. * Add a new finish material to the defined area. * After clicking Save, return to the editor. ![](/files/cd07c99ff3ad81176b89aafd55550b6c25e17b9c) When you click a wall, the product information for the surface with the finish material applied is displayed as a 'created pattern'. ![](/files/6cf3d25e68398b81c5dc6043e987fac9f06276ad) **Useful feature: Outline** If you click the \[Outline] icon at the top of the finish material editor, you can see the outlines of products placed on walls/floors, etc.\ This makes it easy to identify the positions of doors/windows in walls and the approximate positions of products placed on the floor. ![](/files/9387001aafb1c42dcdde5e12545860517681c0ee) Want to see other examples using the finish material editor? [Learn about space toolbar features →](/guide/user-en/make-project/space-editing.md) ## Calculate wall area * When you click a wall, you can check the wall area in the \[Wall Details] panel on the right. * If you multi-select several walls (shift+click), it shows the total wall area. * In 2D mode, you can also check the floor area! {% hint style="info" %} Pro tip: When you need to purchase finish materials!\ When you need to purchase finish materials, using ArchiSketch not only helps you decorate a space but also makes it easy to estimate material costs.\ Select the finish material you want, apply it to the space, and then easily calculate the area! {% endhint %} ![](/files/7021fce1420a76636d734250c55d69c4bc7701df) ## Frequently Asked Questions #### The wall with the finish material applied looks empty. When you copy/paste a wall that was edited with the finish material editor, some areas may look empty in gray.\ Regular finish materials are applied to all surfaces regardless of area size, but materials created with the finish material editor have fixed dimensions, so empty parts can appear when placed on a larger area from a smaller area. ![](/files/c959163511cd68b201f2e80bf1dc8735cd2982bc) In this case, create an area in the empty-looking section using the rectangle or straight line tool, then extend the finish material using the \[Copy Pattern] feature. * Click the empty-looking surface to go to the \[Finish Material Editor]. * Use the rectangle/straight line tool to separate the area. ![](/files/329f2778031e7805b23b39a0fb0d9ba13da7ad82) * Use the \[Copy Pattern] feature at the top to copy the original material. * Click the original material area to copy it. * Click the empty area once more to paste it. * Save and close the editor. ![](/files/e136bedfd4540d6bda5fbe058998616ea8401745) {% hint style="info" %} We recommend working on the finish material editor starting with a surface with a larger area, then copy/pasting it to other walls! {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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