Studio Matrx — Material Reference

Material Comparison Sheet

India's interior material cheatsheet — plywood grades, finishes, hardware, countertops, flooring, paints, waterproofing, and city-wise price benchmarks for 2026.

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Indian interior material samples — ply, laminate, quartz, tile

Visual Compare

Vitrified vs wood vs marble vs Kota vs LVP — durability and lifespan per rupee.

Lowest Cost

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Kota Stone

Longest Lifespan

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Marble

Toughest

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Vitrified Tile

Easiest Maintenance

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Vitrified Tile

Side-by-side scoring (all axes 0–10, higher is better)

Affordability and Longevity are normalised within the selected category — the cheapest option scores 10 on Affordability, the longest-lasting scores 10 on Longevity. Durability, Maintenance ease and Install ease are absolute 1–10 scores from Studio Matrx's material specification database.

Material	Cost ₹/sqft	Durability	Maintenance	Lifespan (yrs)	Install Ease
Vitrified Tile	₹110	9/10	9/10	25	7/10
Engineered Wood	₹275	7/10	5/10	15	6/10
Marble	₹375	7/10	4/10	40	4/10
Kota Stone	₹55	9/10	8/10	35	6/10
Luxury Vinyl	₹105	7/10	9/10	12	9/10

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