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Choosing between engineered wood and laminate flooring in India is a crucial decision for an Indian apartment owner in terms of appearance, durability and costs involved. Engineered wood flooring is made of a top layer of actual wood (oak/walnut of 2-3 mm thickness) on a plywood core and costs between ₹250 and ₹600 per square foot — offering the toughness and...

The festive season (Navratri to Diwali) is an important time for home renovations, and wooden flooring for the festive season is probably the quickest way to transform your home in only 3–5 days. Click-lock engineered wood flooring and SPC flooring can be installed over tiles without demolition, which can give your home a warm,premium look for Diwali family g...

The comparison of SPC vs WPC vs laminate flooring holds a lot of significance in deciding on the wood-look flooring for Indian homeowners. SPC flooring features rigid stone powder core materials and is 100 per cent waterproof and generally priced at ₹120 to ₹300 per sq ft, making it suitable for kitchens and bathrooms, while WPC flooring has a softer core mat...

Edge banding with veneers entails making use of thin strips made of real wood veneer or PVC/ABS. The process involves placing the edge band onto the exposed edges of boards or MDF to get a neat and finished appearance. For furniture made with veneer, matching edge banding with the species and grain of face veneer is necessary as misalignment produces an unatt...

A smoked veneer sheet is produced by the process of exposing wood veneer to ammonia vapour in enclosed conditions. The effect of ammonia in the presence of tannins results in darker wood from within, and not just on the surface. This chemical-free darkening process results in dark tones of grey-brown, chocolate, and dark charcoal while leavin...