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    Best Building Material Products for

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    A Publication of ContractorBhai.com A Publication of ContractorBhai.com

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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 [email protected]

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    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.

    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

    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)

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    3 Hindware Enigma Wall Mounted Closets

    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 KitWHY 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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  • 5Botticino 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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    7 Faucet AeratorsWHY 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.

    Ghana TeakwoodWHY 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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  • 8Smoked 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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    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.

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    10 ICI Auto PaintsWHY 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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    Stainless Steel Hinges below SinkWHY 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/-

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    13 304 SS TrolleysWHY 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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    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

    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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    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)

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    18 Brickell Console TableWHY 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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    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)

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    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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    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

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    23 Piccolo - Porcelain MosaicWHY 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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    Shoe Matrix - Wall Mounted Shoe RackWHY 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

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    26 Gypsum Wall PlasterWHY 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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    Backlit ONYX stone panelsWHY 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.

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    28 Crystal LED ChandelierWHY 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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    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

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    31Cento Clothe HangingWHY 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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    Tiles Edge Leveling SystemWHY 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.

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    Motorised Sliding GatesWHY 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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    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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    Havells Modular SwitchesWHY 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

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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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    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).

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    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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    Sink Waste DispsoalWHY 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 enoughgenerally 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

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    Racold Pronto - Instant

    Water HeaterWHY 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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    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

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    45 Wire Cut BricksWHY 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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    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

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    47 Home Pressure Booster pump

    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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    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-sign, Size & Dimensions, Hardware type, Glass type. Most glass doors are 22 to 36 wide.

    COST : Rs. 12000-18000 Roller channel & Tough-ned glass Rs. 210 sq.ft

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    50 Arc shaped acrylic solid surface shower baseWHY 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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