Hi Praveen,and others on the forum, I would like to know how much would be the life of laminate(on ply or block board)I read on this forum that they fade over time. what precautions should I take while selecting colors?(darker shaders like wenge--chocolate brown fade faster?? but I m looking for som...

thanks Praveen that was very reassuring..I bought alpine on ur advice..
I have one more question .I dont want to go for european hinges(like ebco)but want to use concealed hinges (L hinges) Will this also be strong and last long?

thank you in advance.

Hi praveen , my carpenter wants to use waterproof blockboard for all the wardrobes(other than 6mm sheet which goes on the wall behind) Is this better than using plywood? Also which hinges are better for long lasting? could u please suggest which brand of plywood /BB is good also where i can get it (...

Thanks praveen for the prompt reply. so If i understand correctly it better to buy in shops near to the woodwork site. I was told by a friend that it does cost less when buying for the entire house . I am not a regular buyer so my knowledge is very very shallow..cant recognise the authentic one(othe...

Hi,
I see there are many plywood shops in chickpet and BVK iyengar road .
Is this a good place to buy?do they sell fake plywood?

Please let me know what precautions should i take when i buy from the above or suggest other places.

thank u

Hi maheshv,

can you refer any contractor please..

thank you

Hi all, I am looking for a contractor to construct(with red bricks ,mesh and water proof plastering) an underground sump to store water. what would be the approx cost for a 5000 ltr sump. any other alternatives /suggestions are welcome. Can we have ready made sintex underground tank instead of const...

Hi, Could u please give an idea for box type wardrobe? what r bells n whistles?(laminate/handles?) I am looking for a carpenter who does decent work (wardrobes) my wardrobe size is 6 by 7 thanks in advance avani I heard that plywood + carpenter charges would work close to 900 Rs per sqft are you sur...

Hi, I am looking for a carpenter (who does a decent job with reasonable rate)around 150 per sft.around marathalli/whitefield area. any references and reccommendations are welcome. is there a way to make cement (andhra)slabs(for wardrobe) in an RTM home...as the flooring is already done.will it be po...

Hi, I am planning to do wardrobes in my home. I dont know anything about carpentry /woodwork.read through this forum and have got some insight abt the materials .this forum is very helpful for novice like me. Coming to the point.today I visited couple of plywood shops and got the following rates all...