{"id":940,"date":"2021-01-12T08:51:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T08:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-799591-2908548.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=940"},"modified":"2025-10-06T11:41:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T06:11:41","slug":"tile-buying-journey-with-architect-narendra-nagade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/tile-buying-journey-with-architect-narendra-nagade\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Tile Buying Journey\u2019 with Architect Narendra Nagade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"assos-cats\"><strong style=\"font-family: NonBreakingSpaceOverride, 'Hoefler Text', 'Noto Serif', Garamond, 'Times New Roman', serif; letter-spacing: normal;\"><em>\u2018Tile Buying Journey\u2019 with Architect Narendra Nagade<\/em><\/strong><strong>Pune based architect Narendra Nagade spoke to Orientbell tiles at length to share his experience with Orientbell tiles\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-content listingContant\">\n<div class=\"post-description\">\n<p><em>Here is our interview with\u00a0 Architect Narendra Nagade&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>When choosing a tile, what qualities do you look for?<\/h2>\n<p>I always look for good quality tiles which are durable and can retain its original shine for a period of at least 5 years. Also, the tiles should have a very good finish so that it gives a neat and aesthetically pleasing look after installation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1620 size-large\" title=\"open area image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/969x1410_Pix1-2-1-703x1024.jpg\" alt=\"book match tile for flooring\" width=\"580\" height=\"845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/969x1410_Pix1-2-1-703x1024.jpg 703w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/969x1410_Pix1-2-1-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/969x1410_Pix1-2-1-768x1118.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/969x1410_Pix1-2-1.jpg 824w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Since how many years and in how many projects have you used Orienbell tiles?<\/h2>\n<p>I have been using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/\">Orientbell tiles<\/a> since the last 4 years and have installed these tiles in at least 300 flats that have been constructed in Ratnagiri and Pune. The areas of installation commonly include\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/tiles\/vitrified-tiles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitrified tiles<\/a>\u00a0for the base flooring of the flats in the size of 600&#215;600 mm. For the bathroom I use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/tiles\/matte-finish-tiles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">matte finish tiles<\/a>\u00a0for the flooring and high gloss tiles for the dado in the size of 300&#215;600 mm.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1621 size-large\" title=\"bathroom designing idea\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/969x1410_Pix5_1-704x1024.jpg\" alt=\"grey tiles for bathroom\" width=\"580\" height=\"844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/969x1410_Pix5_1-704x1024.jpg 704w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/969x1410_Pix5_1-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/969x1410_Pix5_1-768x1117.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/969x1410_Pix5_1.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I also use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/tiles\">tiles<\/a> in the water tanks and as a backing for wooden wardrobes in areas which receive a lot of rainfall so that the wood does not get damaged by dampness caused due to excess rainfall. Tiles are also being used as a cladding material for the building elevation.<\/p>\n<h2>What is your experience with Orientbell tiles?<\/h2>\n<p>Orientbell has a very professional approach when dealing with architects and clients. They invest a lot of their time and energy during the selection process without pressuring the client to purchase tiles from their <a href=\"https:\/\/stores.orientbell.com\/\">tile store<\/a> only. The best part about working with Orienbell tiles is that the rates are affordable and the website as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/signature-company-showrooms\">Orientbell signature showroom<\/a>\u00a0has a tile visualisation tool that enables the client to have a quick look at the final view of the tiles after installation. This makes it easier for the clients to choose the tiles so the selection process becomes quick and efficient.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, since Orientbell keeps on adding new designs to their tile collection, we can choose trending designs for our projects as the client is also always looking for something new.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1622 size-large\" title=\"room with curtain and cream floor tiles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp_Image_2021-01-10_at_4.07.14_PM-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"bedroom interior design\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp_Image_2021-01-10_at_4.07.14_PM-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp_Image_2021-01-10_at_4.07.14_PM-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp_Image_2021-01-10_at_4.07.14_PM-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp_Image_2021-01-10_at_4.07.14_PM.jpeg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Which tile do you prefer the most and why?<\/h2>\n<p>My most preferred product is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/tiles\/matte-finish-tiles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">double charge vitrified tiles<\/a>\u00a0from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/\">Orientbell<\/a> because it retains its look and shine for a long period of time. However there is a misconception that double charge vitrified tiles are only used for commercial spaces but I extensively use it for my residential projects.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1624 size-large\" title=\"living room design idea\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp_Image_2021-01-10_at_4.07.13_PM-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"tiles for living room\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp_Image_2021-01-10_at_4.07.13_PM-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp_Image_2021-01-10_at_4.07.13_PM-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp_Image_2021-01-10_at_4.07.13_PM-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.orientbell.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WhatsApp_Image_2021-01-10_at_4.07.13_PM.jpeg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Tile Buying Journey\u2019 with Architect Narendra NagadePune based architect Narendra Nagade spoke to Orientbell tiles at length to share his experience with Orientbell tiles\u00a0 Here is our interview with\u00a0 Architect Narendra Nagade&#8230; When choosing a tile, what qualities do you look for? 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