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Best Building Material

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2015

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Dear Home Owners,

At ContractorBhai.com, we reviewed
hundreds of products. Everything from
Architectural products to Interior Products
for Residential projects.
What follows are our favorite products for
the year 2015 the highest-rated reviews,

and the ones that had staying power in their respective categories, as
chosen by our expert team of Architects & Interior Designers.
Some of the Products are Budget-friendly while a few are from luxury
category. Few of these products are new while many are matured, tried
& tested.
We highly recommend these 50 products to all Home Owners across
country. However final mateiral decision should be taken in cordination
with project Designer or Contractor.
List includes specific branded products, Building material, brand &
Design Ideas.

Thank you,
Nitin Mekhiya,
founder - ContractorBhai.com
Cell# +91-9920620009
info@contractorbhai.com

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1 ACP Ceiling inside

Bathroom
WHY ITS A WINNER : Bathroom Ceiling made
with Aluminum Composite Panel. It is mainte-
nance free & great value for money. Available
in variety of colors & shades. It is easy to install
and faster to work with.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : It is easy & fast to work

with. Highly durable for wet place like bath-
room.

COST : Rs. 1400 for 8x4 sheet (excluding fram-

ing cost)

2 LED Strip Light

WHY ITS A WINNER : LED Strip light is an ex-

cellent source of the Indirect light to create al-
together a different ambience atmosphere. It
gives modern look to false ceiling.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Low power consumption.

Highly Economic. Strip LED light can be used
with horizontal recesses, valances, ledges and
cornices in false ceiling. Excellent for creating
ambience.

COST : Rs 150 to Rs 500 per meter long strip

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3 Hindware Enigma
Mounted Closets
Wall

WHY ITS A WINNER : Smart Rectangular de-

sign, slow falling seat cover & water Jet includ-
ed. Perhaps only Indian WC which comes with
inbuilt water jet option.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Great, Minimalistic looks,

saves space. Wall mounted WC allows easy
cleaning of floor.

COST : ~ Rs 8,800

4 Dr Fixit Bathseal Kit

WHY ITS A WINNER : A Dr. Fixit Bathseal Kit is
sufficient for waterproofing one bathroom or
toilet. Kit includes everything required for wa-
terproofing right from gaps around pipe inserts
to nahani traps & sanitary wares, sunken por-
tion, splash zone, wall-slab junction. Life expec-
tancy of 15 years

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Excellent kit with com-

plete instructions on how to use it. Company
claims it can give 100% leak free bathroom
waterproofing. Prevents damage to expensive
interiors

COST : Rs 2000 per kit that is sufficient for one

medium size Bathroom

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Botticino Italian Marble

WHY ITS A WINNER : Botticino Italian marble comes in variety of colours & from different quarry. Bottocino Italian
Marble is the starting range for italian marble category. It is sturdier than most other Italian marble.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Botticino is an Italian marble, quarried in Botticino town in Italy, so is the name. Since it is a natu-
ral product, material differes from quarry to quarry. Italian marble is not for everyone. It is for Home owners who want
to feel next to nature and is best used to add luxury to your interiors.

COST : Starts at Rs 350 per sq. ft. Prices vary with the color and appearance of brown veins.
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6 Ghana Teakwood
WHY ITS AWINNER : Ghana Teak wood is ma-
tured wood which offers Termite resistant, ex-
cellent smoothness no need of have before it.
These teaks have good resistance to decay and
are available in different grades. Tead wood
is the ideal choice for interior purpose, light
weight furniture. This wood requires less main-
tenance as compared to other woods.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Teak wood has been val-

ued for centuries as the most durable and stable
woods for outdoor and indoor use. Its strength,
moderate elasticity and hardness make it very
ideal for different usage. Make sure Teak wood
you buy is best quality teak procured from li-
censed plantations.
COST : Rs 2000-2600 cubic foot

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Faucet Aerators
WHY ITS AWINNER : Faucet Aerators serves
2 crucial purpose - (i) water savings and (ii)
smoothen flow of water. In a well designed fau-
cets, aerators mix air with water & makes it feel
voluminous. If you are buying faucet/taps ask if
it comes with water saving aerators inside.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Aerators are simple filters

embeded inside faucets, having basic function
of mixing air into the water flow. Many popular
brands in faucets are now available with aer-
ators present inside. Nowdays Home Owners
have become more conscious of carbon foot-
print and want to save water too.

COST : Comes with faucets, not sold separately.

Choose faucet brands that have aerators.

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Smoked Oak Veneer

WHY ITSA WINNER : Smoked Oak Veneer offers designer a completely new range of colors. In addition to impressive
colour, the physical properties of the Veneer are improved. Veneers are now more elastic in nature, less brittle, easier
to work and process.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Veneer is one of finest natural finish material for your furniture. If you are someone who wants
to stay close to nature, veneer is your option. Smoking Veneer is technique used to even out differences in tone on
wooden surfaces and achieve dark colour (hazelnut to deep chocolate) with an elegant natural sheen.

COST : Veneer is a natural product. Price range varies with the qualty and demand of material. Usually high quality
Veneer sheets of 8 x 4 are Rs 3000 or above
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9 Jaquar Kitchen Sink Faucet

FLR5347ND

WHY ITS A WINNER : Value for money. Excel-

lent looks & sturdy. Kitchen sink faucets usually
get used roughly as Multiple people ( including
house maids) use it, but this model is promis-
ing.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Sink Cock is very sturdy

with Extended Swinging Spout. This is a Wall
Mounted Model with Wall Flange. Good choice.

10 ICI Auto Paints

WHY ITS A WINNER : ICI Auto Paints Primer is

an oil based prepcoat for metal grills & other
fabricated metals. It prevents corrosion.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Product makes your

metal grills & railings Weather resistant due to
strong Anti-corrosive properties. Followed by
this coat you can use regular colors. Once ap-
plied in grill it stays on for good 5-7 years. Grills
can be repainted every year or two, no need to
prepcoat for 5-7 years.

COST : 1 litre Rs. 235

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Rubio Monocoat Oil Finish

WHY ITS A WINNER : When you compare alternatives like Melamine polish , PU polish etc - Ruby Monocoat is clear
winner. A single coat of application & excellent finish. Easy & fast in application. You start living in the house soon after
3 days of its application.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Monocoat is natural oil finishes. It is completely plant-based, VOC-free.WHen you compare to
other alternatives available in market, Rubio is completely non-toxic oil finishes. Extraordinary durability.

COST : RS. 27 sq.ft

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12 Stainless Steel Hinges below

Sink
WHY ITS A WINNER : Costly but worth it. 4
hinges that will get used for shutters below
Sink should be of pure stainless steel as there
are Chances of contact with water.. Regular
hinges will rust & go bad in 2-3 years.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Even the branded compa-

nies like Hafele & Hettich sell hinges which are
not pure SS, they are coated in SS finish. It will
incur extra cost, but hinges below sink should
be of pure SS.

COST : 304 grade steel - one set Rs. 1, 450/-

13 304 SS Trolleys
WHY ITS A WINNER : Stainless steel of grade
304 is close to pure. Trolleys made out of 304
grade Steel will never catch rust. Trolleys are
something that stay inside platform most of
the time but there are chances of water con-
tact sometimes.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Trolleys reside inside

kitchen & last thign you want to worry about
is rusting. Any vendor who is giving you 304
trolleys will not hesitate to give you lifetime or
35 years rust-free warranty. Trolleys made by
branded companies ( like Hettich ) are not 304.

COST : Plain Basket Rs. 1500 - 2000 ( 2 feet -

excluding channel )

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14 Philips Aura Downlight

WHY ITS A WINNER : Philips Aura downlight

are our recommendation as this series has light
fixtures of smaller size & also the price is very
competitive.. Available in 5 watts, 7, 10, & 12
watts.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : LED downlights are set

into a roof cavity and it illuminates everything
directly below. Philips is world leader in light-
ing fixtures. It is costlier than most other brands
available in Indian market.

COST : Philips Aura LED Downlight - 5 watts Rs

1200, 7 watts Rs 1400, 10 watts Rs 1700

15 Trichy Sand

WHY ITS A WINNER : If you are in Southern In-

dia, specially Bangalore, Trichy sand is best kind
of sand you can use for your house construc-
tion. It is are natural sand extracted from river
banks and river bed in & around Trichy region
in Tamil Nadu.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : River sand is always best

choice for getting stronger structures. Keep
away from low quality sand which is salty in
nature.

COST : Rs. 26000 to 32000 per truck

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Assembled Picture Wall

WHY ITS A WINNER : More of a design statement about you then your home furniture. This ensemble, is a mirror of all
the things which interest you and your family, making it a completly personal home like no other.
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17 Fly Ash brick

WHY ITS A WINNER : Flyash bricks are light in

weight. Excellent choice for making internal
walls during renovation. Lower water absorp-
tion. More durable then other alternatives like
clay bricks & COncrete blocks

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Siporex was first compa-

ny based in Sweden to make this kind of bricks,
hence many people continue to call it Siporex
bricks. Fly Ash bricks are locally manufactured
small & medium vendors & are extremely reli-
able.

COST : 4 ~ Rs. 60/- & 6 ~ Rs. 90 (1 Brick)

18 Brickell Console Table

WHY ITS A WINNER : A must have peice, very

modern, which can form a great centre peice
for your entrance lobby or dinning areas, de-
pending on the style you choose. The custom
made frameless mirror goes very well with the
console.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : The Brickell Console Table

provides a unique accent to your modern decor
while offering unlimited possibilities. Polished
Stainless Steel.

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Acrylic Solid Surface Kitchen Countertop

WHY ITS A WINNER : Excellent looks. Hygienic standard. Jointless seamless structure. Fast in application. Easy to work
with. Possible to create impressive bends & coved edges.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Make sure Solid surface you are using is Acrylic Solid Surface (not Polyster based). It should be
manufactured in Korea. Corian, Tristone, LG hi-mac & Samsung are trustworthy brands. Very important to hire Fabric-
tor who is highly skilled & experienced.

COST : Rs 700 to Rs 1300 per sq. ft. (includes material & installation)
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20 Bay Shower Seat

WHY ITS A WINNER : This is our favorite prod-

uct on list. Made of high quality plastic. Capac-
ity 130 kgs. Perfect for families with senior citi-
zens & kids.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : A small addition will add

luxury to your bathroom. Doesnt take space,
fold down when needed. Excellent product.

COST : Rs 2500 - Rs 2700 (per piece)

21 Designer Laundry basket

inside cabinet

WHY ITS A WINNER : Get rid of that Bucket

occupying corner of your bathroom collecting
laundry. A small simple design trick will hide
bucket from your sight & make bathroom look
more elegant.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : There are different ways

in which laundry bucket can be arranged. Fit
it inside Cabinet or Hide it below countertop.
Space occupied will be same but will make
bathroom look more well planed.

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22 uPVC Soundproof Sliding

windows

WHY ITS A WINNER : Aluminum Sections ab-

sorb sound & transmit on the other side. In-
stead use uPVC material to cut outside noise &
give you soundproof experience. If sealed nice-
ly & no gaps left open windows can make your
room sound proof.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Double gazed glass are

used. All Gaps should be closed using silsicon
sealant.

COST : Rs 550 per sq. ft. onwards

23 Piccolo - Porcelain Mosaic

WHY ITS A WINNER : Piccolo is an impressive

and colourful range of porcelain mosaics, pro-
duced for floor and wall coverings, suitable for
interiors and exteriors.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Piccolo range of porcelain

mosaics allows the designer an unbelievable,
first of its kind, palette of colors and textures
creating stunning visual effects. With 5 sizes, 6
looks. Piccolo offers 771 options.

COST : Rs. 125 sq.ft

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Saree Trouser Pullout

WHY ITS A WINNER : Sari Trouser Pullout allows you to keep 10 pairs of trousers or Sarees. You can use wardrobe
space efficiently & keep your costly clothes well protected without taking too much space. Easy to operate without
disturbing other clothes.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Sari Trouser Pullout design are available in swivel pull-out for left or right mounting. Ball bearing
used should be high quality & smooth for easy movement. Stainless steel should SS 304 with protective plastic sleeves.

COST : Rs. 10,000 (per piece)

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25 Shoe Matrix - Wall Mounted

Shoe Rack
WHY ITS A WINNER : If your house doesnt have
enough space for a well organised Shoe Rack,
these wall mounted shoe rack are your solu-
tion. Comes with lock & key mechanism.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : These are made out of MS

sheets & powder coated. They are just 6 inches
thick hence occupy very little space. Excellent if
space is a big concern.

COST : ~ Rs 2500 for shoe rack capacity of 15-18

footwears

26 Gypsum Wall Plaster

WHY ITS A WINNER : In St. Gobain one coat

elite there is no dampness and so it does not
catches fungus. Also it gives good finishing to
the walls but is less hard compared to other
POP. Previously, POP powder from Rajasthan
was used which was hard. But due to dampness
in the wall. Fungus was formed in that POP wall.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Punning is applied on

wall also called as Wall POP. It is applied on the
plaster. By appling POP on the wall, it gives wall
a smoother and fine level. Branded company
like Saint Gobain One Coat Elite POP is very
popular among contractors & home builders.

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27 Backlit ONYX stone panels

WHY ITS A WINNER : Nothing speaks luxury
better then ONYX stone, not only is it semi pre-
cious but works as a great backdrop for your
TV console, or bed back. Fixed with LED lights,
it can create a great mood of royalty and ele-
gance of the good old days but in a very mod-
ern settings.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Easy execution of back-lit

onyx designs when paired with LED type sub-
strates, articulated light papers, or in conjunc-
tion with different custom built light boxes, il-
luminating the intricate properties of onyx. No
artificial surface can compare to the mesmeriz-
ing features of this natural characteristics of the
different Onyx stones.

28 Crystal LED Chandelier

WHY ITS A WINNER : This is a timeless peice
which creates undoubted romantic ambience
in the bedroom. Today there are a variety of
designs and styles to choose from. Look out for
one that is proportionate that makes a grand
statement for your new home.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : LED chandeliers are beau-

tiful, highly functional, and practically mainte-
nance free, with LED bulbs that last up to 50
times longer than incandescent lighting. LED
chandeliers are perfect for contemporary en-
tryways, dining rooms, kitchens or living rooms.
Scale of LED chandelier for your dining room
should be in balance with the size of your table
and the height of the ceiling.

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Eyelet heading curtains

WHY ITS A WINNER : Eyelet heading is a old styled contemporary option for designing curtains which has become
latest design trend. Custain folds in to large even pleats.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : When measuring curtain drop for eyelet curtains always measure from the top of the pole to
where you wish the bottom of the curtain to finish and add 3cm, as eyelet headed curtains stand 3cm above the cur-
tain pole.
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30 Wallpapers

WHY ITS A WINNER : Floral patterns are very

much in trend this season. With correct use of
monotone or vintage wall papers, it can used as
a great backdrop for accent walls. You can use
them as standalone bed backs, accent walls or
even backdrops for all your paintings.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Wall Coverings can be Ap-

plied in hours in your home. It Can be renovat-
ed in 8 hours. There is no mess, smell, hassle or
inconvenience; and all wallcoverings are wash-
able, colorfast, durable and long lasting.

COST : Starting from Rs. 50 per sq.ft

Cento Clothe Hanging

31 WHY ITS A WINNER : Pulley operated Clothes
drying system takes the toil out of drying
clothes every day and gives you an elegant and
effortless way of drying clothes. Excellent way
to use for heightened passages area which oth-
erwise you would have not used efficiently.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Pulley operates smoothly,

safely and saves lot of your time and effort. Alu-
minum pipes are used, thus makes it rust free.
Locally available at hardware stores. Comes
with instructions to install. A carpenter will take
less then 30 minutes to fix it.

COST : Rs 5 ft Pullet system should cost ~ Rs

1500 to Rs 2500

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32 Tiles Edge Leveling System

WHY ITS A WINNER : Home owners buy costly
tile but end up with uneven edges here & there.
Tiles edge leveling system solves this problem.
This will give you lippage free surface. Very easy
to use, ask your flooring contractor to use it.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Edge leveling system

speeds up Tile installation process hence profit-
able for contractors. It eliminates lippage prob-
lem hence beneficial for Hoem Owners. Recom-
mended for Tiles bigger then 30cm x 30cm. Can
be used with Ceramic Tiles, Vitrified, Marble etc.

COST : Clips are very cheap & reusable.

Motorised Sliding Gates

33 WHY ITS A WINNER : Gate of your Home/hous-
es sets up impression for your house/bunglows.
If in your budget this is excellent way to add au-
tomation to your house/Bungalow. These mo-
tor units are compact in design & do not make
lot of noise. Variety of aesthetically pleasing
gate designs possible.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Make sure manual oper-

ation is easy in case of powe failure. Motor unit
should be well designed to protect itself from
dust, heat, rain & any other such factors.

COST : For a House gate of 10-12 feet wide

whole setup can cost upto Rs. 1 Lakh ( Fabrica-
tion & Installation )

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Digital Glazed Vitrified Tiles

WHY ITS A WINNER : Digital Glazed Vitrified tiles are a very matured product. You will find replica of Italian marbles,
other natural stones , Wood etc.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Digital printing technology allows frequent design changes. If you bought few slabs of Italian
marble they would not have same grains & nerves. It is natural product, each piece is different. Sameway with Digital
printing it is possible to have dynamic/different design of tiles.

COST : Rs 50 per sq. ft. onwards. Prices change with size & finish.
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35 Havells Modular Switches

WHY ITS A WINNER : Aesthetically impressive
Modular Plate Switches. High protection level &
durable. Minimum gap between the socket /
switch and the plate for utmost safety.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Havells Modular Switch-

es are one of the best Modular Switches availa-
ble in India, both aesthetically and technically.
You might require 5 switches in your TV cabinet
with 5 sockets or just 2 switches near your bed.
With Modular Switches, you can simply select
modular plates which can house 5 switches and
sockets and fit it into the wall. Thus Modular
switches gives you the flexibility to design your
own requirements.
COST : Rs. 500 to 1000

36 Bituminous Tar Felt

WHY ITS A WINNER : Bitumen Felts is used for

Waterproofing of roofs. Economical & quite
easy to lay. Quite a durable product & very ef-
fective.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Tried & tested material. It

can stand expansion and contraction of roofs.
Good dimensional stability. Tar felt rolls are low
cost solutions for waterproofing treatments
over RCC / Cement / Metal roofings.

COST : Rs. 130 - 150 sq.ft

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Crypto Ceiling Panels

WHY ITS A WINNER : Backlit Translucent panels for Ceiling. You can drop these tiles in your ceiling. On back side LED
lights can be used to create beatiful ambience. Usually in size of 2 x 2. Can be used for Ceiling drop in Tiles, Cutout
inside shutters & wall paneling.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Back surface is made up of Acrylic. In Front various options are available - laminate or fibre and
sometime veneer is used. Transparent methacrylate is translucent creates impressive looks when backlit.

COST : Starting at Rs 750 sq. ft.

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38 302 SS Safety Grills

WHY ITS A WINNER : Design and fabricate su-

perior quality and beautifully designed balcony
and window grills made in 202 stainless steel.
Varied polishes to offer matte, shiny and glossy
look.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Possible to get diverse

Modern designs available. Preventive coatings
to combat corrosion and chemical influences
is must. All exposed edges should be finished
smooth by filing, milling or planning. Make sure
no welding materials chip is left on the surface.

COST : Rs. 350-400 RFT (Running feet).

39 Car Parking Tiles

WHY ITS A WINNER : Car Parking Tiles are full

body Vitrified Tiles. This tiles are highly durable
and do not break easily. Gives beautiful look to
the exterior of the buildings.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : These tiles are Scratch

resistant & easy to clean. Highly Resistance to
ACID / ALKALI. Neutral to the Suns UV Effect.
Unpolished and homogeneous.

COST : 12mm Rs. 125 sq.ft, 10mm Rs.100-120

sq.ft

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Collar sofa by Minotti

WHY ITS A WINNER : Collar is a seating system that melds the rationality of design with function, placing technology
at the service of the individual. A fusion of normal and aesthetics contents. Possible to adjust the support angle of the
cushion.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Minotti relies on both first-rate, exclusive materials and a skilled, trained, highly professional
workforce to manufacture its product, thereby making them into unique, one-of-a-kind, fine-quality, fully italian-made
objects.
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41 Sink Waste Dispsoal

WHY ITS A WINNER : Its high time that Indi-
an Kitchens start adopting this product. Sink
waste disposal unit is an electrically powered
device, installed under a kitchen sink between
the sinks drain and the trap. The disposal unit
shreds food waste into pieces small enough
generally less than 2 mm to pass through
plumbing.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Good Quality Disposal

unit for a small family home, can cost upto 9-10
thousand rupees. One time cost can help you
keep your kitchen/home more clean & hygien-
ic.

COST : A unit good for a small family can cost Rs

Racold Pronto - Instant

42 Water Heater
WHY ITS A WINNER : Racold Pronto water heat-
er is perfect for small family need. It prevents
the back-flow of water from the container to
avoid dry heating. Retains temparature for long
due to high-density PUF insulation. Saves Ener-
gy.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Thermostat & cutout sys-

tem controls temparature & increases safety.
Rust proof body. Water heater comes with 2
year warranty on the product, 2 years on heat-
ing element & 5 years on Inner Container.

COST : 3 Litre capacity costs ~ Rs 2700

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Attic Ceiling Tiles

WHY ITS A WINNER : Instead of using Plain, Simple and Flat ceiling tiles use 3D, unique and exciting combination.
UPVC Ceiling Tiles coloured with designs. Variety of designs available. Option to Drop in Grid, Glue Up or combination.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : This are extremely durable as they are resistant to termite, bacteria, fungus, and not affected
by moisture, heat or cold etc. Easy to maintain and wash. You can Wash with water and mild soap or also you can use
vacuum cleaner, blower, etc. to clean and maintain. As the product is coated with special coatings, they are Scratch
resistant, and UV Resistant so, there will be no effect on color from direct sunlight and scratches. So, the color will
remain the same for a very long time.

COST : Rs 45 to Rs 75 sq. ft.

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44 Indian Patent Stone

WHY ITS A WINNER : Indian Patent Stone or IPS

flooring can be grey or coloured. It was used ex-
tensively in old houses. It is a basic but beautiful
flooring which provides good wearing proper-
ties. It can be used for all types of floors indus-
trial commercial or residential.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Thickness of the IPS floor-

ing in residential floor is of 75 mm thick. IPS can
be coloured and given either a wax coat or a
sealer coat to help preserve the colour and pre-
vent stains.

COST : Rs. 155, 165 & 175 sq.ft

45 Wire Cut Bricks

WHY ITS A WINNER : Wirecut bricks is used for

the exposed maisonary. Which means the walls
which is made by wirecut bricks need not to
be plastered. This will give a natural as well as
a rugged look.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Make sure Wirecut Bricks

are made using a high quality of raw materials
and high quality machines are used for manu-
facturing. Good quality bricks are very reliable
and durable for use.

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46 SS Door Magnet Stopper

WHY ITS A WINNER : Magnetic door stops are

used on doors that usually remain in full open
position. You would like it to remain open, un-
til you close it. Excellent if you have small kids/
toddlers in home and want to keep doors open
& not let kids close the doors or play with it.
Magnets are strong enough to do the job.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : The Base of stopper has a

permanent magnet at its end to hold the door
open. Many home owners like it so much, they
use it on every door in your house.

COST : Rs 150 - Rs 300

47 Home
pump
Pressure Booster

WHY ITS A WINNER : Excellent for showers with

low pressure. It increases and regulates pres-
sure without the major changes to your plumb-
ing needed for a big Rain showers.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : A permanent solution to

improve your dribbly showers. Mke sure mod-
el you buy has following qualities - auto start
on turning shower start, minimum noise, small
enough to fit inside loft or celing, company
warranty & low power consumption.

COST : Branded 0.5 HP pump starts at Rs 7500

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Charles and ray Eames Lounge chair

WHY ITS A WINNER : The Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman are furnishings made of molded plywood and leather,
designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Design first released in 1956 . Designed for a high-end market. Part of the perma-
nent collection of New Yorks Museum of Modern Art.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Charles and Ray Eames aimed to develop furniture that could be mass-produced and affordable,
with the exception of the Eames Lounge Chair. This luxury item was inspired by the traditional English Club Chair. It
has become iconic with Modern style design.
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49 Frameless Glass Shower

Doors

WHY ITS A WINNER : Frameless Shower Door is

a simple upgrade that increases value and adds
a touch of luxury. Modern hardware comes
with high-tech functionality & looks elegant.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : Frameless Shower Doors

are customised on basis Curved/straight de-
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type. Most glass doors are 22 to 36 wide.

COST : Rs. 12000-18000 Roller channel & Tough-

ned glass Rs. 210 sq.ft

Arc shaped acrylic solid

50 surface shower base
WHY ITS A WINNER : Acrylic Solid Surface is
high quality hygienic material that can be used
to make Shower base. Base is made jointless
with coved edges. It minimizes the mainte-
nance, less grout to clean. Modern luxury look
& feel.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY : The walk-in shower pan

made out of Solid Surface (Corian) white colour,
looks very impressive. It blends perfectly with
the matching wall Tiles. An exprienced local
fabricator who does countertops can help you
get shower base & also bathroom wall cladding.
COST : Rs. 20,000

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