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Best waterproofing materials for Kerala

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  Mapei Mapelastic Foundation is a two-component membrane based on cementitious binders, fine-grained selected inert materials, special additives and synthetic polymers in water dispersion. Best Uses Mapei Mapelastic Foundation is recommended for foundation walls, car-parks and underground environments, basins, channels and swimming pools. Also suitable for waterproofing concrete and masonry structures subject to positive or negative hydrostatic pressure. Mapelastic Foundation is completely waterproof against positive pressure, and is waterproof against negative pressure of up to 1.5 atm (15 m column of water). Once cured, it is resistant to soluble salts which are present in sea water or in the ground, such as chlorides and sulphates. Mapelastic Foundation also has excellent bonding strength on all cementitious substrates if they have been suitably prepared. All these properties keep structures protected and waterproofed with Mapelastic Foundation perfectly dry over the years. Ma...

Best natural stones in Kerala

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SLATE STONE Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. It is the finest grained foliated metamorphic rock. Foliation may not correspond to the original sedimentary layering but instead is in planes perpendicular to the direction of metamorphic compression. GRANITE STONE Granite is a common type of felsic intrusive igneous rock that is granular and phaneritic in texture. Granites can be predominantly white, pink, or gray in color, depending on their mineralogy. The word "granite" comes from the Latin granum, a grain, in reference to the coarse-grained structure of such a holocrystalline rock. Strictly speaking, granite is an igneous rock with between 20% and 60% quartz by volume, and at least 35% of the total feldspar consisting of alkali feldspar, although commonly the term "granite" is used to refer to a wider range of ...

Know the which is the Affordable Marble Showroom in Kerala

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Marble showroom in Calicut ; the best tiles and sanitary for home, we try to choose everything to perfection. Hiring and purchasing the best of the best Designs to your choice and promise the best roof tiles showroom in Calicut. Let your home be the place for all the perfect interior. Give a good designer tile for wall and floor that come in bright colors and can be combined well with some mellow shades. Also, Here are some ideas of designs and styles for Roof tiles . These tiles are differently patterned and will surely like it. So go with your choice with the best options for tiles and sanitary in our showroom. 
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Resin Tile “Resin tiles are a great solution to combine styles you want,” Boylen says. “These tiles look great and are water-resistant. Plus, they are perfect for the DIYer since you can make you own tile patterns. The 3D patterns are also popular with resin and it can imitate the look of water and stones.” Resin drawbacks include a propensity to chip, and this type of tile can also yellow over time, especially when exposed to the sun. “I recommend resin flooring for water areas, like the bathroom and mudrooms. These also make great backsplashes and accent pieces,” Boylen says. Metal Tile “Metal countertops offer superior durability and a chic and modern kitchen aesthetic,” Morgan says. “Although the cost for this type of tile is usually similar in pricing to natural stone , it will certainly withstand the test of time in both look and in function.” A primary consideration with metal tile is that it tends to scratch almost as soon as it’s installed. Some people prefer this naturally o...

Types of Granite Colors: White for Classic and Fresh Look

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Types of Granite Colors Types of granite colours determine minerals and rocks that make granite. Quartz, amphiboles, feldspar, potassium, and mica (muscovite or biotite) minerals give granite such unique colours and patterns. Different types of granite colours depend on the concentration of these minerals in the stone. For example, quartz gives granite mainly milky white colour, feldspar provides an off-white shade, biotite gives dark brown or black colour, amphibole dark green or black, muscovite – yellow or metallic gold, and unique the salmon pink colour comes from the abundance of potassium feldspar mineral. The combinations of these minerals give us different types of granite colours – white granite, black granite, black and white, pink granite, red granite, blue granite, and green granite. Moon White Granite Moon White Granite is a beautiful granite stone. It features delicate grains and intricate patterns with an abundance of specks and swirls. Ivory, silver,...

10 Types of Natural Stone That Can Be Found in India and Their Use

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India is a leading commercial natural stone producing country in the world, delivering 27% of the total world’s production of stones from its quarries. India is exporting natural stone products worth of $300 million each year. Wikipedia portraits Indian stone industry India, with an estimated resource of about 1,690 million cubic meter deposits worth to explore in coming years. If you are a well-aware buyer, you might be familiar with different types of stones in colloquial languages, but catching Geologic terms might tough for you. Therefore, I am not going to be much technical here. The followings are major types of natural stones quarrying and exporting from India. 1. Marble Stone in India In early days marbles were a kind of luxury in the construction industry, but today it is easily available and affordable everywhere. Marbles are known for its variants in beautiful textures. Marble is a bit softer than granites but sturdy enough and durable as other commercially used n...

What is Sanitary ware? Definition & Meaning

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Introduction   Sanitary ware is a division of ceramic wares. It is proven that ceramic sanitaryware wares are cost-effective and good for the long run. Sanitary wares can withstand more than 400 kg load and excellent resistance to chemical attacks. Sanitaryware items can be easily cleaned because of its glossy surface properties. What is sanitary ware products? Sanitaryware items are made up of ceramic ware that used in bathrooms. Some of the sanitary ware products are     Toilets.     Washbasins.     Pedestals.     Bidet.     Urinals.     Sinks.     Bath tubs. Accessories like:     Soap holder/trays.     Ash trays.     Towel Rod.     Toilet paper holder. And some other products are made by ceramics. sanitary ware Meaning Sanitary – Hygienic and Clean. ...