Woodwork for a newly constructed flat

[ardesarchitects]

Hi Avani,
To my experience there is no point buying ply from market unless you are regular buyer.If the BVK is at short distance then you can opt for it.Most shops in BVK don't maintain stocks of known brands.

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Ar.Praveen.N
Ardes Architects and Interior Designers
Ardesarchitects@gmail.com
www.ardesarchitects.com

[avani9]

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(other than reading the isi marks etc)
you mean we may get cheated by buying from the market??
Thanks again

[avani9]

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 (i mean from a reliable source)
looking forward for your advice
thanks again
avani

[ardesarchitects]

Hi Avani
Water proof block board is good ,but a commercial MR grade will do for wardrobes ,since there is very little chances of water or moisture issues.Block doesn't bend easily like ply.So block board is always better than ply in my understanding.For suppliers you need to look for nearest place to your site.Let me know location depending on which i can suggest a dealer.
You can use brands like kitply ,BA, Alpine,green , century , Archid etc...

Regards
Ar.Praveen.N
Ardes Architects and Interior Designers
Ardesarchitects@gmail.com
www.ardesarchitects.com

[avani9]

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.

[manju94cool]

Hi People,

I am planning to buy PLYs, Laminates and Hardwares in the next 1-2 weeks.
I stay in Basavanagudi, and incase someone has shortlisted types of ply or laminates or have got a quote from anyone, kindly drop a message.

Please let me know if anyone is interested, if yes, we can go in for a bulk buy.

Additionally, i

[avani9]

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 something decent/long lasting and less maintanence

is veneer or laminate better for me?

anymore advices please

budget is a constraint

thanks in advance.

Hi Avani
Water proof block board is good ,but a commercial MR grade will do for wardrobes ,since there is very little chances of water or moisture issues.Block doesn't bend easily like ply.So block board is always better than ply in my understanding.For suppliers you need to look for nearest place to your site.Let me know location depending on which i can suggest a dealer.
You can use brands like kitply ,BA, Alpine,green , century , Archid etc...

Regards
Ar.Praveen.N
Ardes Architects and Interior Designers
Ardesarchitects@gmail.com
http://www.ardesarchitects.com

[murthy7799]

HI manju94cool, avani,

Could you please let me know if you brought marine ply and commercial ply ?

what is the current rate and which shop you purchased this from ?


Thanks & Regards,
-Murthy