Sunday, May 20, 2007

Chennai- Floor and Tile shopping

Chennai as such has warm weather throughout the year save a couple of months -dec-jan. Flooring and tiles of your home need to cater to your basic needs - look good, safe for children, anti-stain, being "cool".

This blog helps you decide on the best option for your home by quoting various options available out in the market.

Dealers of Marbles and bath tiles in Chennai

FLOORING

MARBLE: The most preferred option for the look and its ability to retain coolness. There are a variety of options in this itself ranging from italian marbles to rajasthani ones.

WOOD: There are three types of wooden flooring patterns, technically known as plain, parquet, plank and strip. These patterns could be simply described as plain, stripes and chequered pattern on wood.

MARBONITE: A mix of Marble and Granite. It has a lot of options in terms of design and colors.

VITRIFIED Vitrified tiles are literally impervious to wear and tear, and will never scratch or lose their glaze. Their high density renders them resistant to extremes of temperature. Euro Vitrified tiles score over other flooring options like marble and stone in many ways. With high Modules of Rupture they have high strength and high resistant to stain and scratches.


Some of the best stores:

Vaigai santitation in Kutcher road, Mylapore has a wide range of bath tiles to select from. They also have designer tiles with mock arrangement to give you an idea of the look.

Parrys in Adyar has the complete set of bath accesories and also basins of different sizes.

Fakir Chand Mohal Lal (FCML) on Khader Nawaz Khan Road is getting its first such sanitary ware showroom. All the products in the 4,000 square feet showroom are imported. The high-end sanitary ware, tiles and fittings are supplied from France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Spain. FCML is the exclusive distributor for Kohler, Jacob Delafon, Pomdor, Gessi, Demista and Alape, in India. It is also a prominent dealer for Grohe and Kimberly Clarke. Only a few accessories, from the Oberoi range have been made in Delhi.

Imported tiles, which range from Rs.375/sq ft to Rs.1500/sq ft, hang in long sleek sheets. Some resemble wood, some are uneven and mottled while others shine with colours. FCML works in tandem with architects and designs bathrooms according to the given dimensions. It also tailors its products for individual preferences.

For its Chennai clientele, it stresses that the products are salt tested and will not corrode with use. FCML provides its clients with art, functionality and a lifetime guarantee.


Waterworks is a unique bath store in Adyar that has a wide selection of bath accessories.

Studio Infiniti is located at 21/1 Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, ph: 31031461/28334877/76, email: padmaent@satyam.net.in.

CERAMIC WITH metal. Glass fluted. Sicilian sand in glass. Copper and white cedar. Mother of pearl. Natural stone. Frosted glass. Seashells. Marble inlay. Weathered stone. These are just some of the reasons why tiles are moving out of the bathroom and kitchen and into living rooms, terraces, fireplaces, courtyards, walkways and office space.

Tiles are being manufactured in mind-boggling materials and astonishing amalgamations to create exotic looking floor and wall spaces. And the place that blends these zillions of materials into one wall is Studio Infiniti on Khader Nawaz Khan Road. The store even has pure gold and silver tiles.


TIPS:

- Skirting along the floor could be rounded at corners especially with children around
- Marble flooring should be polished once in 6 months to retain the lustre
- Bathroom wall tiles should be done to the ceiling to avoid water seepage
- Anti-skid tiles are available one a plenty in the market for the bathroom floor tiles
- Embedding a pumice stone tile in the shower/bath area will ensure you having squeaky clean feet
- Consider having a high stone block for washing clothes

Wall & Flooring Tiles

• Bamboo Wall Covering
• Bathroom Tiles
• Black Tiles
• Brick Flooring
• Brick Tile
• Calibrated Tiles
• Ceramic Floor Tiles
• Ceramic Flooring

• Ceramic Tiles
• Ceramic Wall Tiles
• Chamfered Tiles
• Chequered Tiles
• Copper Wall Tile
• Crystal Mosaic Tiles
• Embossed Surface Laminated Flooring
• Fabric Wall Covering
• Floor Board Flooring
• Floor Tiles

• Glass Block Wall
• Glass Mosaic Tiles
• Glass Tile
• Glazed Tiles
• Glazed Wall Tiles
• Glossy Tiles
• Granite Counter Tops
• Granite Edge Profiles
• Granite Flooring
• Granite Slabs
• Granite Tile

• Italian Tile
• Kitchen Tiles
• Laminated Granite Flooring
• Limestone Tiles
• Marble Floor Medallion
• Marble Floorings
• Marble Inlay Flooring
• Marble Tiles
• MarbleTile
• Metal Wall Covering
• Mica Tile
• Mirror Wall Tile
• Modular Tiles

• Mosaic Floor Tiles
• Multi Colored Tiles
• Natural Stone Tiles
• PVC Tile
• Plastic Wall Tile
• Polished Tile
• Porcelain Tiles
• Roof Slate Tiles
• Roof Tiles
• Rubber Flooring
• Rustic Floor Tile
• Sandstone Blocks
• Sandstone Tiles
• Semi Precious Tiles

• Slabs
• Slate
• Slate Flags
• Slate Slabs
• Slate Stone Tiles
• Slate Tiles
• Stainless Steel Wall Covering
• Stainless Steel Wall Tile
• Stone Floorings
• Stone Tiles
• Stone Wall Covering
• Synthetic Flooring
• Terracotta Flooring
• Terracotta Tiles
• Textured Wall Covering
• Tiles

• Unglazed Mosaic Tiles
• Vinyl Flooring
• Vinyl Tile
• Wall Tiles
• Wallpaper Wall Covering
• Wood Wall Covering