| # | Code | Description | Unit | Qty | Rate (₹) | Amount (₹) |
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| 1 | INT.FLR.DEMO | Demolition Existing Flooring[item not found: INT.FLR.DEMO] | — | 1,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| 2 | INT.FLR.CART | Debris Cartage[item not found: INT.FLR.CART] | — | 500.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| 3 | INT.FLR.ADHV | Tile Adhesive C2tes2[item not found: INT.FLR.ADHV] | — | 1,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| 4 | INT.FLR.TILE.MID | Vitrified Tile Mid Indian[item not found: INT.FLR.TILE.MID] | — | 1,050.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| 5 | INT.FLR.LAY | Tile Laying Labour[item not found: INT.FLR.LAY] | — | 1,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| 6 | INT.FLR.GROUT.E | Epoxy Grouting Stain Resist[item not found: INT.FLR.GROUT.E] | — | 1,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| 7 | INT.FLR.SKRT.T | Vitrified Tile Skirting 100mm[item not found: INT.FLR.SKRT.T] | — | 200.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| Your inputsTotal flooring area 1000 sqft · rooms 5 · Tile size 600 × 600 mm · Tile grade Mid-tier Indian · Laying method Tile adhesive · Demolition of existing flooring · Skirting type Vitrified tile strip 100 mm · Total skirting length 200 Rft · Grouting Epoxy | TOTAL | ₹0 | ||||
- **Tile size dictates laying method** — Up to 600 × 600 mm can be laid on traditional cement-sand bedding. **600 × 1200 mm and above MUST use tile adhesive** (C2TES2 grade) because of the large weight + the precision flatness needed; cement bedding causes large tiles to crack within 1-2 years from stress concentrations.
- **Tile waste factor by size** — small tiles (300 × 600) waste ~5 % from cutting; standard (600 × 600) ~5 %; large-format (600 × 1200) ~8 %; XL slab (800 × 1600+) ~12 %. Always order with this waste factor.
- **Grade choice — what changes** as you go from basic to Italian: (1) Water absorption (< 0.5 % all grades, but Italian < 0.05 %); (2) Surface finish quality (orange-peel → smooth velvet); (3) Colour consistency batch-to-batch (visible variation → near-zero); (4) Edge precision (rectified vs un-rectified); (5) Design library + slip rating; (6) Cost-per-sqft (₹50 → ₹1200 — 24× range).
- **Epoxy grout vs cement grout** — Cement grout (default ₹35-55/sqft) absorbs spills + stains over time; brown / black discolouration visible in 3-5 years especially in kitchen + bathroom. Epoxy grout (₹50-80/sqft) is stain-proof, water-proof, chemical-resistant — adds 7-10 years before re-grouting. **Always use epoxy for kitchen + bathroom + dining** floors at minimum.
- **Skirting types** — Tile strip (cut from same tile, looks integrated, easiest): ₹85-160/Rft. Wooden / PVC (separate material, looks crafted, more expensive): ₹120-280/Rft. No skirting (modern minimalist, clean line where wall meets floor): saves ₹15-50k but requires precision floor-wall junction painting.
- **Self-leveling compound** is needed only when the existing slab varies > 8 mm across a 2-m straightedge — common in old houses or after demolition. Standard for new construction is to skip leveling (slab is flat enough); add only if visible undulations.
- **Cost target** for default 1000 sqft + mid-tier 600 × 600 + adhesive + epoxy grout + tile-strip skirting + demolition: approximately **₹1.15-1.45 lakh** for tile + work. Premium 600 × 1200 designer ₹2-3 L; Italian slab ₹4-7 L.
- **Excludes**: bathroom + kitchen flooring (use [Bathroom Renovation](/boq/bathroom-renovation) which has its own tile line items); balcony anti-skid floor tile (separate ₹65-110/sqft); border tile / inlay design (custom + ₹500-2500/sqft); marble flooring (separate work category).
**Vitrified Tile Flooring** is the modern default floor finish in Indian residential + commercial construction — has replaced ceramic tile (cheaper but absorbs water) and marble (premium but stains + fragile) over the last decade. Per-sqft BOQ: demolition + cartage + self-leveling + tile adhesive OR cement bedding + vitrified tile + laying labour + epoxy / cement / rectified grouting + skirting (tile / wooden / PVC). Cost dominated by: tile grade (basic ₹50 → Italian ₹1200/sqft = 24× range), tile size (600 × 600 mm standard → 1200 × 2400 mm jointless slab), grout type (cement vs epoxy), and demolition cost for re-flooring projects. Typical 1000 sqft full-home mid-grade vitrified ₹1.15-1.45 lakh installed; premium designer ₹2-3 L; Italian slab tile ₹4-7 L.
Why vitrified beat ceramic + replaced marble
**Vitrified tile** is ceramic tile fired at high temperature (1200° C+) producing a glassy, near-zero-porosity body. **Key properties**: (1) **Water absorption < 0.5 %** — won't stain from spills, won't grow mould; (2) **High flexural strength** (35-45 MPa) — won't crack under heavy furniture or impact; (3) **Slip rating** (R9-R11) — controlled friction even when wet; (4) **Dimensional stability** — won't expand / contract with moisture; (5) **Mass-manufactured precision** — modular sizes + flatness. **vs ceramic tile** (older floor tile, 4-8 % water absorption) — ceramic was cheaper (₹25-40/sqft) but stained, cracked, peeled glaze in high-traffic areas; vitrified outlasts it 3×. **vs marble** — marble is premium-look but: (1) Absorbs spills (especially oil + wine + coffee — permanent stains); (2) Etches with acid (lemon juice + vinegar + acidic cleaners); (3) Visible joints due to slab-by-slab cutting; (4) Slippery when wet (low R-rating). Vitrified large-format (800 × 1600 mm digital marble print) now mimics marble look at 1/4 the cost + zero stain + better slip-safety. **Conclusion**: vitrified is the right default for 95 % of homes; marble for hero spaces only (entrance lobby, staircase landing).
Why epoxy grout justifies the ₹15-25/sqft premium
Cement-based grout (the traditional default) is **porous by design** — water + spills + cleaning chemicals slowly migrate into the grout joint over 2-3 years, causing: (1) **Brown / black discolouration** — especially in kitchen (oil + food residue) + bathroom (soap scum + iron staining); (2) **Mould / mildew growth** in joints — visible black spots after wet exposure; (3) **Grout shrinkage cracks** — water enters cracks, gets under tile, causes lifting / drumming. **Epoxy grout** (₹50-80/sqft applied) is a two-part resin system that is: (1) **100 % non-porous** — water + chemicals can't penetrate; (2) **Stain-proof** — wine, oil, coffee wipe off; (3) **Chemical-resistant** — acidic cleaners + bleach safe; (4) **Hard + crack-resistant** — doesn't shrink; (5) **15-20 year life** vs 5-8 years for cement grout. **Application caveat**: epoxy hardens fast (8-12 minute working time), requires skilled applicator; once cured, removal is destructive. Choose epoxy for kitchen, bathroom, dining, kid's room (food spills) at minimum; OK to use cement grout in low-traffic bedrooms + lofts.