the board is installed the wrong way to start with. it should be horizontal to achieve the rustic look. why do you need a painter for such a small job? try to remove the existing finish with mineral spirits or a heat gun. apply a coat of white acrylic primer and sand with 300 grit paper once dry. clean with vacuum. apply a coat of dark grey emulsion. dry. then spray a coat of white automotive laquer very lightly. usually thus dries quick in 30 minutes. very carefully sand with 400 grit on the grains and you will now have the desired finish. cost of materials approx 1000rs.

Hello there, So much of discussion for the thickness of plywood? It always comes down to load bearing and shear strength (MOE and MOR) which is ensured in thicker plywoods. Hence, 19mm is apt for wardrobes. Second, doors should be of 25mm bloackboard / 19mm plywood but edge banding must overlap between laminates to prevent peeling/warping. Hence edge banding must be >=25 mm. The carpenter's choice for going slim and saving will result in you being penny wise and pound foolish. Regards, Aurum Ideas and Spaces Bhubaneswar

It would prompt us to not buy the ply in that case.

Hello Ritika, For a much more reliable option, you can go with any nationally recognised brands such as Century, Greenlam, etc. Whosoever vendors offers a better discount and personal preference you can choose by yourself too. As far as local options are concerned, i would suggest it only if you're tight on your budget and are willing to spend time in an intensive market research to find out which local brands stick to their words when the product is delivered. Please note that not all local brands offer less than what they promise. There are brands who offer good quality products just like the big brands but at a much lesser price. You just need the time and patience to filter them out. If not, then go for the reputed brands if your bidget allows. I hope this helpsὄD Regards Ar. Nilanshu Kadu Founder (WEIRD)