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Pick flooring options for your haccording to your budgetPriya Kapoor, ET Bureau Mar 21, 2011, 03.36am IST

If you've been planning to revamp the flooring in your hous

you should probably sift through this story. We shall not onl

tell you about the flooring options on offerfrom marble an

granite to glass mosaicbut more importantly, their cost, syou can pick the one that suits your budget.

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If you're partial to the old-world charm and want wooden flo

version. The latter is synthetic but looks like real wood. It's

moisture.

The good part is that re-flooring doesn't take too much time

one, a 12'x12' room would, on an average, take 1-2 days to

However, heavier material like marble and granite would tavinyl flooring. It's available in rolls and tiles and can be appli

enhancing the appearance, flooring also helps hike the res

60-70% more on your investment.

Here's a ready reckoner to help you decide which floor suit

Which Floor Suits You?

Tiles

Types : Ceramic, vitrified and glass mosaic.

Finish : Glossy

Durability : 10-15 years

Usage : Tiles are mostly used for exteriors such as lobby a

Installation time *: 2 days

Cost (per sq ft): Ceramic: Rs 15-40; vitrified: Rs 32-150; gla

Labour cost : Rs 10-25 a sq ft

Installation cost for a 12'x12' room : Rs 5,120#

Keep in mind : The tiles need to be laid down smoothly. If u

cracks.

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Wooden

Types : Laminated, grooves, rough, parquet and real wood.

Finish : Satin

Durability : 5-6 years

Usage : Wooden flooring is mostly used in bedrooms or stai

warm during winters, and can be easily laid on the existing

Installation time *: 1 day

Cost (per sq ft): Laminated: Rs 40-60; grooves (4"x8"): Rs 1

50-60; real wood: Rs 300-1,200

Labour cost : Rs 10-15 a sq ft

Installation cost for a 12'x12' room : Rs 7,560#

Keep in mind : You can use a damp cloth or mop, but neve

PVC or Vinyl

Types : Rolls and tiles

Finish : Matt

Durability : 4-5 years

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Usage : Vinyl flooring is not as hard as marble or tiles and i

and the kitchen. It can be easily applied with adhesive.

Installation time*: 1-2 days

Cost (per sq ft): Roll (6"x50"): Rs 22-25; tile (4"x8"): Rs 60-

Labour cost : Rs 10-15 a sq ft

Installation cost for a 12'x12' room : Rs 4,968#

Keep in mind : The flooring can be easily dented or scratch

Marble

Types : Sandstone, composite, Kota stone and white marbl

Finish : Satin, though you can opt for a glossy one by polish

Durability : 25 years

Usage : Marble is fitted with cement and is suitable for both

Installation time *: 8-10 days

Cost (per sq ft): Sandstone (2"x2"): Rs 22-25; Kota stone (2

marble (9"x9"): Rs 60-80

Labour cost : Rs 10-50 a sq ft

Installation cost for a 12'x12' room : Rs 7,488#

Keep in mind : It needs regular maintenance and can be easlippery when wet.

Granite

Types : Crystal, honed, polished. It also comes in various c

Finish : Glossy

Durability : Lasts a lifetime with good care.

Usage : It's handy for the kitchen as it is resistant to oil spill

the bathroom.

Installation time *: 3-4 days

Cost (per sq ft): Grey: Rs 70-120; pink or white: Rs 70-110;

Labour cost : Rs 10-50 a sq ft

Installation cost for a 12'x12' room : Rs 14,400#

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