covered MArble, italian marble and granite with market rates

1.  Aasif Khan
Accurate Institute of
Architecture,
Greater Noida, Delhi
NCR

2.  Interior design is the art and science of
enhancing the interiors, sometimes
including the exterior, of a space or
building, to achieve a healthier and more
aesthetically pleasing environment for the
end user.
 An interior designer is someone who
plans, researches, coordinates, and
manages such projects. Interior design is a
multifaceted profession that includes
conceptual development, space planning,
site inspections, programming, research,
communicating with the stakeholders of a
project, construction management, and
execution of the design.
 Walls, floors and ceilings are the main
elements of Interior design.

5.  Flooring
 Walls
 Bathrooms
 Ornamental furnishings
 Stairs and pavements
 Outdoor sculpture
 Marble is not recommended to be used
in modular kitchen as it is highly
susceptible to acid attacks. It gets
dissolve in the acid very easily. It comes
in variety of colours and natural patterns
which make it ideal for the decorative
purpose. However, there are various
factors like weather changes, rain and
variation in temperature that degrades
and deteriorates the quality of marble

6.  The first advantage is that you would find about marble flooring is the
design patterns that it can form on the floor.
 With a very good budget, you would be able to go for good exquisite
Marbles which can adorn your floor.
 Marble flooring is extremely durable & long lasting, Soft, and lies in
Porosity
 It does not get older very easily,
 Marble floors are scratch free, and water and bacteria resistant and most
of the things
 Can be re-polished again to maintain glossy / shine effect.
 advantage of wide range of colors.

7.  Italian Marble
 White Marbe
 Katni Marble
 Onyx Marble
 Makrana Marble
 Green Marble
 Agaria Marble
 Galala Marble
 Bidasar Marble

8. The cost of marble varies from city to city and vendor to vendor, Indian marble
starts from as low as Rs. 50 per square feet for some varieties of Indian green
marble and goes up to Rs. 250 per square feet for other varieties.
MARBLE RATES – SQFT COMPANIES
Jaisalmer yellow 50-70 /Sq.ft
White Massvadha 170 /Sq.ft
Katni 100-120 /Sq.ft
Pink Marble 60-70 /Sq.ft
Red Stone 100 /Sq.ft
Kota 120/Sq.ft
Thassos 100-120 /Sq.ft
250-300 /Sq.ft

9. MARBLE RATES – SQFT COMPANIES
Vadodra green 120 Sq.ft
Butta Chimma 125-250 Sq.ft
Morvadh 70 Sq.ft
Onyx Marble
(translucent)
70-1000 Sq.ft

11.  Specification of Marble Stone Flooring
Marble stone flooring consists of 20 mm to 25 mm thick marble slabs laid over 20 mm thick base
of cement coarse sand mortar of 1:3 and jointed with white cement slurry mixed with pigment to
match the shade of stone. The marble stones/slabs used in flooring or dado are cut according to
the size and shapes given in drawing or to suit site dimension of the room and desired pattern.
All angles and edges of marble slabs are true and square and are free from chipping. The
surface is true and plain.
 Curing Of Marble Stone Flooring
 The Marble stone floor should be cured for a minimum period of seven days.
 Polishing and Finishing
 The grinding may be done either by hand or by machine.
 Manual grinding should be done after two days of laying of marble flooring
 Machine grinding should commence 3-4 days after laying marble stone flooring

12. Raw Materials for Marble Stone Flooring
 Marble Stone
 Coarse Sand
 Ordinary Cement
 White Cement
 Pigment
 Polishing Material
 Quantity of Cement and Other Material Sufficient for
one Sq. meter for flooring
 Base Coat:-
 Top Layer:-
S. No. Materials Quantity
1. Fine Sand 0.15 CUM (LxBxH)
2. Brick Blast 0.10 CUM
3. Cement 0.18 Bags
S.No Material Quantity
1. Marble Stone 1.15 SQM
2. Cement 0.25 Bags
3. Cement White 0.02 Bag
4. Coarse Sand 0.015 CUM

13. Laying cost
The cost of laying Indian marble are, which is between Rs. 100-300 per
square feet. Laying marble involves creating a base of cement and river sand
before placing the marble slabs and therefore is labour-intensive.

14.  The Italian marble is widely appreciated for
providing high lustre and visual appeal.
Italian marble is quarried in Italy and is now
easily available in India as well.
 This Italian marble is available in various
sizes, designs, and patterns.
 These marbles inlay the floors, walls,
rooms in a wonderful way. Italian marble is
really very good quality of stone. Italian
marbles mainly use in flooring of house,
hotels, restaurant, resorts and shopping
malls. It also use in bathrooms, kitchens,
dining table because of their riotous
appearance, long lasting luster, and wear
resistance. Italian marble has too many
different patterns and designs for flooring.

15. Botticino Marble Carrara marble Red Verona marble.
Red Levante Rosso Verona Honey Travertine

16.  Pricing
 Italian marble – Italian marble is available is a huge
variety, and prices start from Rs. 350 and goes up
to Rs. 5000 per square feet, and sometimes more.
 Laying cost
 The cost of laying both Indian and Italian marble
are almost the same, which is between Rs. 100-300
per square feet. Laying marble involves creating a
base of cement and river sand before placing the
marble slabs and therefore is labour-intensive.

17. MARBLE RATES - SQFT
Composite 250-650 Sq.ft
Sadarali 175-200 Sq.ft

18.  Granite is one of the oldest and most durable natural stones. It is used where toughness
and longevity is necessary and can b
 Granite is a prestige material for interior use and granite slabs and tiles are used for kitchen
worktops, tiles, stairs, and many other design features. The impression is always one of
grace, elegance, and quality seen in interiors.
 The unique colourations and patterns are formed because of the minerals melting into the
liquid mass when this hard igneous rock was formed.
 Apart from its aesthetic appeal, granite is hard wearing, low maintenance, and waterproof,
stain resistant, difficult to scratch or burn and is long lasting.
 Granite is more durable than marble and hence can be used in modular kitchens also.
Uses of granite are far reaching as it can be used in the entryway, the pool, office as well
as in the kitchen. It is an extraordinary natural stone which is very easy to clean hence;
these days it is being commonly used in homes by home owners in different rooms for
different purposes. When acids present in soil and rain water react with granite, the granite
stones degrades.

19.  • Kitchen and bathroom countertops
 • Paving and curb stones
 • Wall cladding and panelling
 • Structural building stone
 • Architectural trim
 • Sculptures
 • Backsplashes
 • Fireplace mantles
 • Granite kitchen islands
 • Veneer building stone

21. The cost of marble varies from city to city and vendor to vendor, Indian marble
starts from as low as Rs. 50 per square feet for some varieties of Indian green
marble and goes up to Rs. 250 per square feet for other varieties.
MARBLE RATES – SQFT COMPANIES
Jet Black 190 /Sq.ft
Bengluru Brown 175-250 /Sq.ft
Red Granite 100-120 /Sq.ft
Chimma 60-70 /Sq.ft