Flooring is one of the most visible & high-impact finishes in a building — it sets the look, feel & comfort of every room, and must withstand daily wear. From durable vitrified tiles to luxurious marble, warm wooden floors, economical vinyl, and industrial epoxy, the choice depends on the room, traffic, budget & aesthetics. This category covers all major flooring materials.
Indian flooring follows IS 15622 (vitrified tiles), IS 13753 (ceramic), IS 14223 (stone) & others. Top tile brands: Kajaria, Somany, Nitco, Johnson, Asian Granito, Orientbell.
| Flooring | Best For |
|---|---|
| Vitrified Tiles | Most rooms (durable, low-maintenance) |
| Ceramic Tiles | Bathrooms, kitchens, walls |
| Marble & Granite Flooring | Premium living, lobbies |
| Wooden / Engineered Wood | Bedrooms, premium warm floors |
| Laminate Flooring | Bedrooms (budget wood look) |
| Vinyl & LVT | Waterproof, commercial, quick |
| Mosaic / IPS | Economical, terraces, heritage |
| Epoxy Flooring | Industrial, garages, clean rooms |
| Flooring | Durability | Water Resistance | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitrified Tiles | Excellent | Excellent | Medium |
| Ceramic Tiles | Good | Excellent | Low-Medium |
| Marble / Granite | Excellent | Good (sealed) | Medium-High |
| Wooden / Engineered | Good | Poor (avoid wet) | High |
| Laminate | Medium | Poor | Low-Medium |
| Vinyl / LVT | Good | Excellent | Low-Medium |
| Mosaic / IPS | Good | Good | Low |
| Epoxy | Excellent | Excellent | Medium |
| Flooring | Cost (per sqft, material) |
|---|---|
| Vitrified Tiles | Rs 40 – 150 |
| Ceramic Tiles | Rs 25 – 80 |
| Marble / Granite | Rs 50 – 300+ |
| Engineered Wood | Rs 150 – 600 |
| Laminate | Rs 60 – 200 |
| Vinyl / LVT | Rs 40 – 250 |
| Mosaic / IPS | Rs 30 – 100 |
| Epoxy Flooring | Rs 80 – 250 |
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| IS 15622 | Pressed Ceramic / Vitrified Tiles |
| IS 13753 / 13754 | Ceramic Tiles |
| IS 14223 / IS 1130 | Granite / Marble Stone |
| EN 13329 | Laminate Flooring |
| EN 649 / 651 | Vinyl Flooring |
| IS 1237 | Cement Mosaic Tiles |
Flooring defines a room's look, comfort & durability. Vitrified tiles are the all-round Indian favourite; ceramic suits wet areas; marble / granite give premium luxury; wooden / engineered wood add warmth; laminate offers budget wood look; vinyl / LVT is waterproof & quick; mosaic / IPS is economical; and epoxy is for industrial floors. Choose by room, traffic & budget. Explore each in detail: vitrified, ceramic, marble & granite, wooden, laminate, vinyl & LVT, mosaic / IPS and epoxy.
See all categories on the construction materials page.