Why go for On site work Vs Factory Finish | Advantage of On-site Interior Wood work

[@rdcal]

Hi Nishant, what exactly is modular work

[@simplyinteriors]

If you want the technical definition, modular means boxes which can easily be uninstalled and installed at other place. They can be made either on-site or in factory.

[@rdcal]

@@simplyinteriors Thanks Mr Nishant. I called up your office but was advised you don't provide services for Kolkata unfortunately.

[@mubinkhan4184]

Hi sir.. I am thinking about doing PU Matt paint on kitchen for my flat. Colours will be from beige category. It will be a carpentry kitchen with good quality ply material and accessories and chimney.my question is ,is PU paint is good for indian kitchen ? Will it give the same look after 5 to 6 years ?

[@simplyinteriors]

Hello. Short answer is No. Reasons: 1. If you are going to apply PU, dont use plywood for the surface. Use a good quality HDF for the surface where PU will be applied. Best will be HDHMR from Action Tesa. 2. Prefer glossy PU. Oil stains become very clearly visible on matte surface and hence not recommended for kitchens. 3. Which brand PU are you planning? Go for ICA (not ICI) since that is much more superior compared to Asian Paints which is normally used.

[@jeevanjose6860]

The limit of 6 weeks is okay, but can be brought down with efficient planning and skilled workmanship. Also , comparing the quality we get from on site work , 6 weeks is acceptable.

[@simplyinteriors]

It needs around 2 days in factory and another 4-5 days for installation. But neither the factory nor the installation team is sitting waiting for the project hence everything goes into a queue. Also, once a client finalizes his finishes like laminates, they need to be ordered. Not all of them are readily available and can take time to arrive. On site work is largely dependent on the quality of labor while factory work depends on quality of machines.

[@ramya4256]

Which is best for wardrobe and modular kitchen.. factory work or hand made.. economical and time not issue

[@simplyinteriors]

If economical is what you need, go for laminates in which case factory is suggested since carpenter might mess things up.

[@jeevanjose6860]

I am also an interior furnishing contractor kerala. We have been in business for past 22 years. till now we have completed around 480+ projects. We are specialists in commercial and bank interiors. We always prefer on site work. So the customer can see the quality in front of their eyes. Also, factory products are not long lasting. We have works which are older than 20 years with not even a loose screw. From business perspective modular is 3 times profitable . Especially for house on site is always better , cause you don't low quality products for the money you pay.

[@simplyinteriors]

We respect your experience and agree that there are advantages and disadvantages of doing both. In the last 12 years, we have not had to go and tighten screws as well and we undertake both modular and on-site work. It is wrong to say that factory work is not long lasting unless it is made using cheap machines (available in abundance) and cheap material (since you are from Kerala, I am sure you know about the quality of plywood)... But we agree that compared to work done on-site by highly skilled labor, factory work has definite disadvantages. Possibly the only advantage in that case is that it takes lesser time and lesser cost.

[@vijaythorat4363]

Is it good to use Century 710 ply or green ply with Hittech hardware for kitchen onsite work?

[@manjusm1990]

Marine ply should be used in humid places (Mumbai, Kerala etc), otherwise BWR is enough for kitchen work. Both brands Century and Green Ply are good

[@simplyinteriors]

710 is not "marine" ply as someone suggested by it is boiling waterproof ply. Its a good option for the kitchen framework. We assume you are talking about Hettich hardware. That is also good.

[@dysonraj5825]

Which brand glue will you prefer?

[@simplyinteriors]

Fevicol is good for onsite work.

[@madhanduke8017]

If we do carpenter finish,will there be any issue in future,like bubble or comming out of laminate?

[@simplyinteriors]

It depends on the process and material. Less experienced carpenters and using bad glue or even fevicol mixed with water (which you will not realise) is a bad thing for your woodwork.

[@hemanthd5051]

Which brands edge bands are using on site

[@simplyinteriors]

We mostly use rehau.

[@raaguls5795]

Sir how to do 2mm edge banding on sites??

[@simplyinteriors]

A good carpenter can do it by hand. There are some machines which can also be used. Again, a carpenter can explain that to you.

[@sramanaghosh2854]

Charges & procedure for online wardrobe making consultation

[@simplyinteriors]

Dear Sir, at present we are not doing online consultation.

[@myogendra772]

But on site doing work how to press lamintes

[@simplyinteriors]

Use the proper glue, spread evenly and all across, press evenly and let them dry properly

[@mohitprabhakar2773]

I admire your knowledge a lot sir. I am a Civil Engineer pass out and I am planning to start an interior designing firm with my cousin who is a structural engineer in Bangalore. Could I discuss with you about the same in person?

[@simplyinteriors]

All the best Mohit. I suggest you make your own mistakes. You will learn better that ways :-)

[@splinterworkspit3624]

ah Civil Engineer with associate Structural Engineer planing to start an Interior Design firm?? I think you make a bad decision to go to college for your goal my freind !

[@narayanns7674]

Your laminate finish is good but designs and space utilization is not up-to mark. And most of the premium finishes are done on site only. There are other local vendors who does way better than Asian paints.

[@simplyinteriors]

We suggest premium polishes to be done on site only or special moisture controlled workshops. We use Asian Paints and ICA polishes as well as base and sealers. Local material may look good and is very cheap as well but the quality is definitely not the same as per our experience.

[@newuser570]

Sir, do you have your company in Bangalore? If yes, can you pls share your address

[@simplyinteriors]

Yes, We do services in Bangalore. Kindly share your details via whatsapp [phone] or mail us on [e-mail]

[@suchismitamisra7636]

Sir.Do your company in Kolkata.If yes then your contact information pl.

[@shilasahoo6247]

Hello. We have questions about factory finish vs onsite work. Our primary concern is quality of work and finishing, which we feel is better in factory made ply wood based furnitures but some contractors have opposing views. Would like to consult you for better understanding. Please share your email id/pH no for further discussion.

[@simplyinteriors]

Hi Shila, they both have pros and cons. If you are fortunate to have a good on-site contractor then go ahead with that but if you are not aware or are only looking for simple laminate or sheet acrylic finishes then go for factory finish. PU, liquid acrylic, veneer come out much better if given an onsite treatment but make sure your contractor knows his stuff. We do work in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune. In case you are in any of these places then you can drop in your details (phone number and city) here and our team will connect.