Wood Flooring Options in Kerala

Solid Wood Flooring

Local and Imported Solid Wood Flooring is a highly durable material that can last for the lifetime of the house, if properly laid. It is an expensive flooring material with a price that ranges between Rs.150 to Rs.450 per sqft. including labour charges. Skilled workers are essential for laying wood floors.

Apart from imported varieties of wood, local varieties like Teak, Irul and Mahogany are also available in the market.

Many sellers provide a take-back guarantee for a period of 1 year. Although Chemical Coating can be applied for Water proofing, it is not advisable to leave stagnant water over the wooden flooring for longer periods.

Careful maintenance is required by cleaning frequently and avoiding waxing or polishing of the surface, so that the floor stays aesthetically supreme and functionally durable.

Laminated Wood Flooring

It is now a trend in Kerala Residential Architecture to have Interesting patterns in Laminated Wood Flooring, especially in Bedrooms. Long Laminated Wood Blocks are used for this type of construction.

Each of this blocks have a wood surface with a poly urethene coating, with a plywood base. They are available in the market in bundles of such blocks, which are clipped to each other using tongue and groove joints. The cost of laying the flooring is Rs.80 to Rs.250 per sqft., inclusive of labour charges.

Flooring contractors often give you a guarantee of 10 years, with a damage repair clause. Wood laminates are available in various patterns. Bamboo Laminated Floors are also available in the market.

They are not recommended in areas with heavy foot traffic, as they may wear off and fade. Adequate termite protective treatment is also required.

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Aluminium Fabricators in Kerala

JOFAB INDUSTRIES
Category: Aluminium Fabricators - Ernakulam
Contact: JOJO THOMAS
jofabindustries,kathrukadavu , kaloor, Pin Code: 683517, Ph: 0484-2330559, Fax: -
Services: Aluminum framed insects screens opening,sliding or roll up for windows matching & wooden colour powder coating & professionals in Aluminium Fabrication
Email: jofabindustries@gmail.com
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Kevin Industries
Category: Aluminium Fabricators - Ernakulam
Contact: BEENA
45/769 Peediackal Korrea Rd Pchlm-682012. Phone: 0484-2394425
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KMS Aluminium Fabrications
Category: Aluminium Fabricators - Ernakulam
Contact: SUNIL KUMAR
Ceeyem Shpng Cmplx Companyppady Jn Aluva-683106. Phone: 0484-2622358
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Max-Win
Category: Aluminium Fabricators - Ernakulam
Contact: Jaya Tourist Home North Paravur-683513. Phone: 04862-2447024

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Mini Aluminium Fabricators
Category: Aluminium Fabricators - Ernakulam
Contact: 8 1058 SNgr Kpdm-682002. Phone: 0484-2210457

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Modern Aluminium Fabrication
Category: Aluminium Fabricators - Ernakulam
Contact: ARUN
Kottankavu Rd Vnla-682032. Phone: 0484-2341988
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Net Traders India
Category: Aluminium Fabricators - Ernakulam
Contact: saji thomas
Vattamala estate,K.P Vallon road,Kadavanthra,Cochin, Pin Code: 20, Ph: 04843245716, 9495514397, 9895175538 ,04716458037, Fax: -
Services: Leading Mosquito Screen,aluminium fabricaton manufacturing ,distributing,sales and servicing compaly.
Email: info@nettradersindia.com
Website:www.nettradersindia.com

Royal Interiors
Category: Aluminium Fabricators - Ernakulam
Contact: BOBBY JOSEPH
53/1309 P.K.Road Thevara-682013. Phone: 0484-2664399
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Sherbrooke Aluminium Products
Category: Aluminium Fabricators - Ernakulam
Contact: KOSHY K CHERIAN
Kadavil Court Arangath Cross Road Pullepady-682018. Phone: 0484-2367966
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Sherin Aluminium Fabricators
Category: Aluminium Fabricators - Ernakulam
Contact: PRINCE
34/1198-A BKM Rd Edp-682024. Phone: 0484-2344979
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AROMA FABRICATORS, EKM, KOCHI
mig-462,5th street,9th cross road,
panampilly nagar,kochi-36, kerala,
pin-682016, ph: 0484 4017979, 4028607,
fax:0484 2363930 email:aromablinds@yahoo.co.in,
mr.joseph kochiery(M.D):99470 05007


HORIZON GROUP, KOCHI, ERNAKULAM
hi tech fabricating company, abdulla complex,
karukappally junction, kaloor,
kochi-682017, ph: 0484 3209102,
contact mr.sinil: 98474 30800,
email: horizon fab@gmail.com


HTTP://WWW.AROMABLINDS.COM/
aroma associates, corporate zone,
2ancharage off foreshore road, palliyil lane,
kochi, kerala, pin-682016, ph: 0484 2364440, 2364414,
fax:0484 2363930 email:aromablinds@yahoo.co.in,
mr.joseph kochiery(M.D):99470 05007


HTTP://WWW.ASSETGROUP.CO.IN/
aluminium solutions, near mosque:(international stadium),
palarivattom, janatha bus stop, cochin-682 025,
email: gsunilasset@yahoo.co.in,
ph: 0484 3215501, 3215502, 3215503,
mr. g. sunil:9447048473


HTTP://WWW.CLASSICALUMINIUM.COM/
all types of aluminium works, door no. 569/A,
civil line road, thrikkakara cochin-021,
ph:91-484-2425764,2425357,
mrabdulkhadir:9846096150,
mail:classic aluminium@rediffmail.com


K. P. JOSEPH WORKS, ERNAKULAM, KOCHI
alumninium fabricators, kandakkadavu,
kochi-682008, ph: 0484 2247802,
contact mr. joseph, mob: 98950 24890


TECHNO FAB, ERNAKULAM, KOCHI
Techno Fab,Chalikavattom 0484 -322843


UNIVERSAL, ERNAKULAM, COCHIN
aluminium fabricators,kappalandimukku,
12/826,cochin-682002,Ph: 0484-6542426, 9447123531.
e-mail:universal4@hotmail.com

Ceramic Tiles- Kerala Flooring Options

Last week we discussed 'Vitrified tiles' on our Blog. The difference between Vitrified Tiles and Ceramic Tiles is that while the former is fully consolidated, Ceramic Tiles are polished only on the top surface. They are available in various shapes, colours and patterns. Their prices also vary according to the quality, and are available for Rs.30 to Rs.100 per sqft.

Rough finished 'Rustic tiles' can be used to pave bathroom floors and cost about Rs.80 per sqft. Glossy and smooth Ceramic Tiles, Leather Finished Ceramic Tiles etc. are available at various price ranges.

Do make sure that the floor is properly levelled before laying Ceramic Tiles, because they have a tendency to break, if unevenly laid. They may also absorb water and fade. Low quality Ceramic tiles are also prone to break at the edges. The labour cost for laying Ceramic tiles is around Rs.8-10 per sqft.

Ceramic Tiles had ruled the Kerala market for a few decades before the advent of Vitrified Tiles. They are still used extensively for dadoing and flooring of bathrooms, kitchen counter walls and for facade tiling.

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