Specification
What actually goes inside.
Two quotations for the same kitchen can differ by half, and the reason is always in the specification. Here is ours, published — core material, finish, hardware and worktop, with indicative rates.
01 · per sq.ft.
Core material
What the carcass is actually made of — the part you never see and never get to change.
MR grade plywood
Moisture resistant, IS:303. Dry areas only.
₹75 – ₹105 per sq.ft.
BWP plywood
Boiling water proof, IS:710. Standard for kitchens and bathrooms.
₹115 – ₹165 per sq.ft.
Marine plywood
PremiumIS:710 marine grade, highest moisture resistance.
₹150 – ₹210 per sq.ft.
HDHMR
High-density high-moisture-resistant board. Best substrate for paint and duco.
₹95 – ₹140 per sq.ft.
WPC / PVC board
Zero-water-absorption. Vanities and utility areas.
₹110 – ₹160 per sq.ft.
02 · per sq.ft.
Shutter finish
The visible face. Governs how the interior looks on day one and how it looks in year five.
Laminate
0.8mm / 1mm. Widest range, most forgiving, matte or textured.
₹60 – ₹140 per sq.ft.
Acrylic (high gloss)
PremiumMirror-gloss, scratch-resistant, seamless edge banding.
₹220 – ₹380 per sq.ft.
PU (polyurethane)
PremiumSpray-applied, any RAL colour, matte to gloss.
₹260 – ₹450 per sq.ft.
Membrane / PVC foil
Vacuum-pressed, seamless profile shutters.
₹130 – ₹220 per sq.ft.
Natural veneer
PremiumReal timber face, PU-lacquered. Grain-matched across shutters.
₹280 – ₹520 per sq.ft.
Lacquered glass
PremiumBack-painted toughened glass. Fingerprint-prone, unbeatable depth.
₹300 – ₹480 per sq.ft.
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Hardware
The parts that move. Hardware is the first thing to fail in a cheap interior.
Soft-close hinges
Hettich / Hafele / Blum
Clip-on, 110°, tested to 80,000 cycles.
Tandem box drawers
PremiumHettich / Blum
Full-extension, soft-close, 30–50kg load.
Tall unit pull-out
PremiumHafele / Ebco
Soft-close larder with adjustable baskets.
Corner solutions
PremiumHafele / Kessebohmer
Magic corner, carousel, L-shape pull-out.
Lift-up / flap fittings
Blum Aventos / Hettich
Gas-assisted wall unit flaps.
Sliding wardrobe systems
Hettich / Hafele
Top-hung, soft-close, up to 100kg per shutter.
04 · per sq.ft.
Countertops
Kitchen and vanity work surfaces.
Granite
18–20mm, machine-polished edge.
₹180 – ₹400 per sq.ft.
Quartz
PremiumCaesarstone / Kalinga
Engineered, non-porous, stain-resistant.
₹400 – ₹900 per sq.ft.
Sintered stone / Dekton
PremiumHeat and scratch proof, large format, slim profile.
₹900 – ₹1,800 per sq.ft.
Corian / solid surface
PremiumSeamless joints, thermoformable, integrated sinks.
₹700 – ₹1,400 per sq.ft.
05 · per sq.ft.
Ceiling & paint systems
Ceiling build-up and the coatings that go on it.
Gypsum board ceiling
GI framing at 2ft centres, jointed and taped.
₹75 – ₹110 per sq.ft.
POP ceiling
Traditional plaster of Paris, best for curves and coves.
₹85 – ₹130 per sq.ft.
Premium emulsion
Asian Paints / Dulux / Birla
Two coats over putty and primer.
₹25 – ₹45 per sq.ft.
Texture & metallic finishes
PremiumRoller, trowel and stencil textures.
₹90 – ₹250 per sq.ft.
Venetian plaster
PremiumMulti-coat lime finish, burnished.
₹250 – ₹550 per sq.ft.
About these rates
Rates are indicative and shown so you can sanity-check any quotation, including ours. Your actual price depends on quantity, site conditions, hardware selection and the finish you choose. Every quotation we issue is itemised against exactly these line items — nothing is bundled into a vague “carpentry” figure.
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