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My Duplex House - Construction Update


I am amidst too many activities at this moment! The construction tasks are hectic - selecting flooring options among Granite, Vitrified tile and Marble, electrical options, bathroom fittings, elevation details, cladding of walls etc.
FLOOR OPTIONS:
  • This is something that takes a lot of time and energy to visualize and decide. Marble for Bangalore is a "No" from many due to its cool nature and porous nature.
  • Granite and vitrified tile provide a wide variety of options to choose from.
  • Vitrified tiles pricing starts from Rs. 60-70 per square feet to 120+.
  • Granite is "natural stone" and gifts amazing nature-made designs and colour shades! Started "Googling" out details and found that India is one of the key granite exporting country. Tamilnadu and Karnataka granites are very popular.
  • Got in touch with granite dealers (Bannerghatta road has many) and also some links through friends. Based on research zeroed down on - Rawsilk Pink, Ivory Fantasy, Lavendar Blue, Colombo Juparna etc.
  • Almost picked a lot of Rawsilk Pink from Bhora Granites on 1st August. But someone else took the entire lot away. We had to start almost from scratch once again and found few more options today. Hmmm...
  • Tips: Bargain for price. Don't get carried away by the price alone.

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