Category 06Material & Specification Library
Material Selection Guide
Surface finish comparison (Laminate / Veneer / Acrylic / PU / Membrane / Glass), core substrate IS codes, room-wise material strategy, Good/Better/Best tiering, pre-finalisation checklist, and 7 specification red flags.
IS 710IS 303IS 12406IS 2046IS 2553IS 15622IS 2095
The Core Principle
Every material decision must balance 5 factors. Skip any one and you risk client escalations, early failures, or over-specified budgets.
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Performance
Daily use, load, wear
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Budget
Installed total cost
03
Maintenance
Cleaning & repair
04
Context
Room type & humidity
05
Aesthetics
Style & expectation
What's in this Guide
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Surface Finishes
Laminate, Veneer, Acrylic, PU, Membrane, Glass — cost, durability, IS codes
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Substrates
BWP Ply IS 710, MR Ply IS 303, MDF, Particle Board, Blockboard
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Room Strategy
Kitchen, Wardrobes, Living, Bathroom, Study — what to specify where
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Good/Better/Best
Tiered material selection for 6 key furniture and finish items
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Checklist
5-point pre-finalisation checklist + 7 specification red flags
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PDF Export
Download a complete specification reference PDF for your practice
IS Codes Quick Reference
| IS Code | Material | Grade / Use |
|---|---|---|
| IS 710 | BWP / Marine Ply | Boiling Waterproof — kitchen, bathroom |
| IS 303 | MR / Commercial Ply | Moisture Resistant — dry area joinery |
| IS 1659 | Blockboard | Long spans, table tops, doors |
| IS 12406 | MDF | Medium Density Fibreboard — painted surfaces |
| IS 12823 | Particle Board | Economy — non-structural shelving |
| IS 2046 | Decorative Laminate | Interior furniture shutters |
| IS 1328 | Veneer Plywood | Decorative veneered panel boards |
| IS 2553 | Toughened Safety Glass | Part 1 — furniture, partitions |
| IS 15622 | Laminate / Engineered Wood Flooring | Pre-finished flooring panels |
| IS 2095 | Gypsum Plaster Board | False ceiling, partition walls |
| IS 15778 | PVC / Membrane Film | Furniture surface overlay |
| IS 5411 | Ceramic Wall Tiles | Part 1 — bathroom and kitchen wall tiles |