There are basically 4 natural stones that are popularly used as flooring in Indian homes.

  1. Marble Flooring – Marble is the most expensive natural stone, however it is the most demanded stone in Indian homes as flooring. Marble is available in form of slabs, tiles and blocks. The cost of the marble depends on colour, design and size and is the most durable stone of all. Mantaining marble to ts shine and whiteness needs loads of patience and time. But it still is the favourite of all.
  2. Tiles Flooring – The raw materials used to make tiles are obtained from earth and digging mines. There are various patterns and designs to choose from that are easily available these days. Tiles like rustic, ceramic floor tiles, vinyl, mosaic, etc. are used in houses. Tiles give a very contemporary feel to homes.
  3. Laminated Flooring – Laminate flooring is quite popluar in big homes, perhaps because it is easier to install and maintain than more any other surfaces such as hardwood flooring. These are scratch resistant, durable and easy to clean and come with minimum 10 ear warranty.
  4. Concrete Flooring – This kind of flooring is ideal for industries and factories. Concrete flooring can withstand any amount of weight and pressure unlike other flooring. They come in various colours and one can add different patterns, textures and cuts to it. They come in affordable prices and look sophisticated.

Pricing
Flooring prices depends on various elements like-

  1. Location – Flooring prices will differ from city to city. This is because different cities and localities cost differ. Though the difference is not much like say Rs 8-10 per sq. ft.
  2. Size – Natural stones and other stones come in slabs and tiles. The cost of flooring depends what is used- slab or tile and its size. The flooring rates will also depend on the size of the house/apartment.
  3. Type of flooring – The cost of flooring will also depends on the type of flooring a home-owner wants. As mentioned above there are different types of flooring- laminated flooring, marble flooring, tile flooring, concrete flooring, wooden flooring, etc.
  4. Quantity – If a bulk order is finalised, flooring rates can turn out to be quite cheaper. If the ordered quantity is less, than many a times it turns out to be expensive.

Following is an approximate Price Range

Type of Flooring : Rate-per square feet

Marble : Rs 50 – Rs. 2500

Tile : Rs. 20 – Rs. 300

Laminate : Rs. 100 – Rs. 400

Concrete : Rs. 150 – Rs. 500