Marble flooring ghar ko ek royal look detha hai, lekin log sirf marble ki “per square foot” price dekhkar budget bana dethe hain. Asal mein, marble kharidne ke baad usse lagane aur chamkane tak ka kharcha slab ki keemat se bhi bouth zyada hotha hain.
Aap iss saal mein apne ghar ke liye marble flooring plan bana rahe hain toh yeh guide apko hidden cost of marble flooring ke baare mein samjathe hain.
1. Marble Ki Basic Cost (Material Price)
Marble ki basic cost ki wajah hai quality aur uska origin:
- Indian Marble: ₹50 se ₹250 per sq. ft. tak (jaise Makrana, Dungri, ya Agaria).
- Italian/Imported Marble: ₹250 se lekar ₹4,000+ per sq. ft. tak (jaise Statuario, Botticino, ya Carrara).
2. Cutting aur Wastage (The Silent Budget Killer)
Marble slab hamesha square ft nahi hothe hai. Jab inko kamre ke size ke hisaab se kata jatha hain, toh 20% se 30% ka marble wastage hota hain.
- Hidden Cost: Agar aapne 1,000 sq. ft. ka area cover karna hai, toh aapko kam se kam 1,200 sq. ft. marble kharidna hoga.
- Cutting Charges: Basic cutting ₹5–₹15 per sq. ft. hoti hai, lekin agar aap “Book-match” (veins milana) chahte hain, toh charges ₹40 tak ja sakte hain.
3. Fitting aur Labour Charges
Tiles lagane se marble lagana mushkil hotha hain. Ismein skilled karigar chahiye hoga.
- Indian Marble Fitting: ₹40 – ₹80 per sq. ft.
- Italian Marble Fitting: ₹80 – ₹150 per sq. ft. (Ismein resin treatment aur fiber backing ki wajah se zyada care chahiye hoti hai).
- Adhesive & Sand: Cement aur sand ka kharcha lagbhag ₹30–₹50 per sq. ft. alag se hota hai.
4. Polishing: Mirror Finish Ka Kharcha
Marble chamkta hain jab uski ragai aur polishing sahi se hoga toh. Yeh kaam fitting ke baad hotha hain.
- Normal Polishing: ₹20 – ₹30 per sq. ft.
- Diamond/Mirror Polishing: ₹60 – ₹100 per sq. ft. (Italian marble ke liye yahi recommend ki jati hai).
- Epoxy/Filling: Agar marble mein cracks ya holes hain, toh epoxy filling ka kharcha ₹20–₹40 per sq. ft. extra ho sakta hai.
5. Transport aur Loading-Unloading
Marble ka wazan bahut hota hain. Factory se aapke ghar tak ka transport aur phir un bhari slabs ko floor tak pahunchane ka kharcha pura budget ka 10-15% ho sakta hain.
Total Budget Summary (Estimated for 1,000 sq. ft.)
| Component | Indian Marble (Budget) | Italian Marble (Luxury) |
| Material Cost | ₹1,00,000 (at ₹100/sqft) | ₹5,00,000 (at ₹500/sqft) |
| Fitting & Labour | ₹60,000 | ₹1,20,000 |
| Polishing (Diamond) | ₹30,000 | ₹80,000 |
| Wastage & Transport | ₹25,000 | ₹70,000 |
| Total Estimate | ₹2,15,000 | ₹7,70,000 |
FAQs
- What is the labor charge for marble flooring in India?
In 2026, it ranges from ₹40 to ₹150 depending on the type of marble.
- How much does marble polishing cost per square foot?
Basic polishing starts at ₹20, while high-end diamond polishing can cost up to ₹100 per sq. ft.
- Which is cheaper: Marble or Vitrified Tiles?
Tiles are significantly cheaper (₹70–₹200 total), whereas marble involves high maintenance and installation costs.
Conclusion
Marble flooring sirf ek baar ka kharcha nahi, balki ek investment hai. Hidden costs jaise wastage, high labor charges, aur multistage polishing ko dhyan mein rakh kar hi apna budget banayein. Hamesha expert contractors se hi kaam karwayein kyunki galat fitting aapke mahange marble ko barbad kar sakti hai.
