Flooring Material Comparison Tool
Pick 2 to 4 materials and we score each on cost, durability, water suitability, maintenance, comfort, slip-when-wet, lifespan and looks — then call a verdict and the best use for each. Indicative India 2026; prices vary by city and vendor.
Choose materials
Select 2–4 to compare (3 selected).
Scores are 0–10 from realistic Indian material properties (IS 15622 vitrified, IS 1130 marble, IS 14223 granite, DIN 51130 anti-skid R-ratings). “Value” rewards lower cost; figures are ₹/sq ft material only — laying, adhesive, grout, skirting and 18% GST extra. Indicative; confirm with a local vendor.
Best overall pick
Vitrified GVT
Overall score 0.0/10 · Living, dining and bedrooms wanting marble/wood looks at tile prices.
Best value
GVT
₹40–150
Most durable
Granite
10/10
Wet areas
GVT
9/10 water
Safest wet
GVT
5/10 slip-safe
Criteria profile (0–10)
Four key scores compared (0–10)
Material-only ₹/sq ft; laying, adhesive, grout & 18% GST extra. Indicative — verify locally.
Side-by-side comparison
Best score in each row is highlighted. Scores 0–10; higher is better.
| Criterion | GVT | Granite | Indian marble |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹/sq ft (indicative) | ₹40–150 | ₹50–250 | ₹80–350 |
| Typical lifespan | 20–30 yrs | 40+ yrs | 30–40 yrs |
| Value (₹/sq ft) | 8best | 5 | 5 |
| Durability | 8 | 10best | 7 |
| Water / wet-area suitability | 9best | 8 | 6 |
| Low maintenance | 9best | 8 | 4 |
| Comfort / warmth underfoot | 5 | 4 | 8best |
| Slip-safe when wet | 5best | 5best | 4 |
| Lifespan | 8 | 10best | 8 |
| Look / design options | 9best | 7 | 9best |
| Overall score | 7.7win | 7.3 | 6.3 |
Best for: Living, dining and bedrooms wanting marble/wood looks at tile prices.
₹40–150/sq ft · 20–30 yrs
Best for: Stairs, kitchens and lifetime flooring — nearly indestructible.
₹50–250/sq ft · 40+ yrs
Best for: Grand living rooms and pooja areas; cool underfoot in hot summers.
₹80–350/sq ft · 30–40 yrs
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