The full shade list
This is the table as the PDF prints it — shade family, where we use it, finish, thickness, price band and the note that goes with it.
| Shade family | Typical use | Finish | Thickness | Sheet price band (8x4 ft) | Why we use it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frosty white | Wardrobe internals, kitchen carcass | Suede matt | 0.8 mm | Rs 950–1,250 | Shows the contents of a shelf; does not yellow |
| Ivory | Bedroom shutters | Suede matt | 1 mm | Rs 1,050–1,400 | Warmer than white under 3000K light |
| Cotton white gloss | Kitchen wall units | High gloss | 1 mm | Rs 1,450–1,900 | Bounces light in a dark kitchen; shows fingerprints |
| Off-white linen | Living joinery | Textured | 1 mm | Rs 1,250–1,650 | Texture hides daily marks in a high-traffic room |
| Light oak | Bedroom and study | Wood grain, matt | 1 mm | Rs 1,200–1,600 | The safest warm wood; works with almost any palette |
| Natural teak | TV walls, panelling | Wood grain, suede | 1 mm | Rs 1,400–1,850 | Indian-familiar tone that reads as veneer at a distance |
| Walnut | Crockery units, wardrobes | Wood grain, matt | 1 mm | Rs 1,500–2,000 | Darker anchor for a light room; hides edge wear |
| Smoked oak | Feature panels | Deep texture | 1 mm | Rs 1,700–2,200 | Synchronised texture; the grain can be felt |
| Charcoal ash | Contrast bases | Wood grain, matt | 1 mm | Rs 1,500–1,950 | Grounds a light scheme without going full black |
| Graphite | Kitchen base units | Suede matt | 1 mm | Rs 1,350–1,750 | Hides the scuffs a base unit collects |
| Slate grey | Wardrobe shutters | Suede matt | 1 mm | Rs 1,300–1,700 | Cool grey that does not go blue under LED |
| Dove grey | Passage and utility | Matt | 0.8 mm | Rs 1,050–1,400 | Neutral filler shade where nothing should stand out |
| Sage green | Kitchen shutters | Suede matt | 1 mm | Rs 1,550–2,000 | The green that has actually lasted; not a trend colour |
| Deep teal | Bar and crockery units | Suede matt | 1 mm | Rs 1,650–2,150 | Works only with brass or warm metal, never chrome |
| Terracotta | Accent panels | Matt | 1 mm | Rs 1,600–2,050 | One panel maximum; it dominates a room quickly |
| Midnight blue | Study and library | Suede matt | 1 mm | Rs 1,600–2,100 | Reads almost black at night; needs its own lighting |
| Concrete grey | Industrial schemes | Stone texture | 1 mm | Rs 1,450–1,900 | Cement look without cement weight or cracking |
| Beige travertine | Bathroom vanities | Stone texture | 1 mm | Rs 1,500–1,950 | Stone effect at a fraction of stone cost |
| White marble effect | Counter fronts | Gloss | 1 mm | Rs 1,700–2,300 | Convincing only in gloss; matt versions look printed |
| Rattan print | Wardrobe inserts | Textured | 1 mm | Rs 1,750–2,300 | Cheaper and more durable than real cane in humidity |
| Fluted white | Back panels | 3D grooved | 1 mm | Rs 2,100–2,800 | Pre-fluted sheet; saves site grooving cost |
| Brushed brass metallic | Accent strips | Metallic | 1 mm | Rs 2,200–2,900 | Use in strips only; a full shutter looks cheap |
| Black stone | Kitchen tall units | Stone texture | 1 mm | Rs 1,600–2,100 | Hides oil marks better than any solid dark shade |
| Anti-fingerprint grey | High-use kitchen fronts | Super matt | 1 mm | Rs 2,300–3,100 | Genuinely resists fingerprints; worth it on a dark front |
How to use the catalogue
- Shortlist by room, not by colour. The table’s second column is the useful one: it tells you which shades survive a kitchen base unit and which belong on a bedroom shutter.
- Order a full sheet of your final two. Stand them up in the actual room at 10am and again at 9pm under your own lights before signing off.
- Check the price band against your quotation. If a quote assumes a ₹1,200 sheet and you have chosen a ₹2,800 one, that difference should be agreed now, not at handover.
- Fix the edge band at the same time. A 2 mm matching band is what separates joinery that lasts from joinery that peels.
Three mistakes this prevents
- High gloss in a Mumbai kitchen. It shows every fingerprint and every wipe mark, and by year two the owner has stopped enjoying it.
- Choosing from a chip. Pattern scale and grain direction are invisible at three inches and dominant across a 7 ft shutter.
- Mixing batches. Two sheets of the same code from different batches will differ, and the difference shows on a continuous run.
Download the catalogue (PDF) →
Compare finishes on the acrylic and PU finish catalogue, or read how to choose a kitchen shutter finish.
Frequently asked questions
What thickness of laminate should I use?+
1 mm on any surface a hand touches — shutters, drawer fronts, exposed sides. 0.8 mm is fine for wardrobe internals, shelf faces and carcass lining, where it saves a little money without any practical loss. Below 0.8 mm is not worth using on furniture.
Is anti-fingerprint laminate worth the extra?+
On a dark or matt front, yes. At ₹2,300 to ₹3,100 a sheet it is roughly twice the price of ordinary suede matt, and it is the only specification that genuinely resists fingerprints on a dark shutter. On a light shade the benefit is much smaller.
How many sheets will my kitchen need?+
Roughly one 8 x 4 ft sheet per 30 sq ft of finished surface, plus 10 per cent for cutting. A standard 10 ft L-shaped kitchen with tall units works out at about 14 to 18 sheets once internals and exposed sides are counted.
Can laminate be repaired?+
No. A scratched or chipped laminate shutter is replaced, not repaired, which is the main argument for PU on anything you expect to knock. The counter-argument is that replacing one laminate shutter costs less than re-polishing a PU run.
Does laminate colour fade?+
Quality laminate from a known brand holds colour well indoors. Direct sunlight on a south or west-facing shutter will lighten strong colours over several years; deep blues and greens show it first. Solar film on the glazing is the practical answer.