Question 1

What are the salient features of Permafinish® doors?

Accepted Answer

Permafinish® Doors are made from composites i.e. Fibre Reinforced Polyester (F.R.P.) These doors are totally waterproof, weatherproof and have a finish which does not require any maintenance.

Question 2

Is it possible to alter/trim these doors?

Accepted Answer

Our Classic series and Entranza™ series doors are made to exact size and cannot be altered in dimension. Thus these doors require exact sizes to be given at the time of booking of order. We have recently introduced a revolutionary new series of doors, which can be altered in width and height within specific limits. These doors known as Freedom series doors are ideal for projects where exact measurements may not be available. Freedom series doors are currently available only for select clients and are not available in retail.

Question 3

What is the procedure to place an order?

Accepted Answer

You can place an order either at our showroom at Vile-Parle, or at any of our dealers across Mumbai. At the time of placing order you need to give us the exact sizes of the door opening and decide the shade and design of the door. You may also give us a sample of the lock that you wish to fit in the door. We can make a hole (khhacha) of the appropriate dimension. Since our doors are fully custom-made, we take full payment for the order at the time of booking.

Question 4

Can Permafinish® doors be painted or polished over?

Accepted Answer

Although it is possible to repaint our shutters, we cannot guarantee the finish and surface of the shutter once it is treated. It is also necessary to prepare the surface of the shutter before such treatment.

Question 5

Are the doors available in fixed sizes?

Accepted Answer

Our doors are made according to the orders placed. There is no standard size. We can manufacture shutters from 24" to 37" in width and 72" to 84" in height.

Question 6

How do these doors compare with PVC/ Bakelite/ Flush doors (with marine ply)?

Accepted Answer

PVC and Bakelite shutters use aluminium sections into which PVC/ Bakelite panels are fitted. These look like partitions and are very flimsy. Flush doors including those made from marine ply cannot withstand constant contact with water and rot at the bottom and edges. Our doors are as sturdy as conventional wooden panel doors however they have a permanent finish and are totally termite and borer proof. They are also totally waterproof and weatherproof.

Question 7

What is the thickness of Permafinish® shutters?

Accepted Answer

Our shutters are available in a thickness of 35mm in Classic series. In our Entranza™ series, 35, 40 and 45 mm thickness is available.

Question 8

What sort of frames do these doors require? Can they be fixed in our existing frames? Do you also manufacture Frames?

Accepted Answer

Our shutters can be fixed in any frame viz. stone, concrete, wood etc. We also manufacture FRP frames, which can be made in the same colour and finish as the shutters. These frames also exhibit the same properties as our FRP doors and have similar construction.

Question 9

How much time is required to manufacture and deliver these doors after placing an order?

Accepted Answer

Our doors are custom-made to exact sizes after placing the order. As a result these doors require about 8 to 10 days for delivery. Please note that this time period is indicative and may vary according to orders on hand. For project requirements, 15 to 20 days are required for delivery of first lot.

Question 10

Where can these doors be used? Are they suitable for use as main / entry doors?

Accepted Answer

Our company offers total door solutions. Our door shutters and frames can be used as main doors, safety doors, internal doors, balcony/ terrace doors. These are the IDEAL CHOICE for toilet and bathroom doors. Our main door and safety door shutters are comparable in strength to wooden flush doors of the same thickness.

Question 11

What sort of maintenance do these doors require?

Accepted Answer

One of the key advantages of using our doors is that they are totally maintenance free and come with a lifetime guarantee. This guarantee covers the water, termite, borer and white ant proof qualities of the door and also its finish, which will not fade or discolour due to environmental factors. The guarantee does not cover any intentional physical abuse to the shutter.

Question 12

What other products do you manufacture?

Accepted Answer

Apart from FRP shutters and frames, we also manufacture products like security cabins, chhajjas, skylights, domes etc. We also make customized moulded products in quantities. However our core thrust area is FRP shutters and frames.

Question 13

How are these shutters to be fixed? Does it require specially trained carpenter to fit them?

Accepted Answer

These shutters are made to size and do not require any trimming. The fitting of these shutters can be done by any trained carpenter who fits conventional wooden doors. The fitting of these FRP shutters does not require any additional tools or training.

Question 14

What does FRP stand for?

Accepted Answer

FRP stands for Fibre Reinforced Polyester/Polymer. The fibres used for reinforcement are glass fibres. This material is also known as GRP- Glass Reinforced Polyester.

Question 15

Do you also supply shutters in small quantities to individual buyers?

Accepted Answer

We do supply shutters to individual buyers. We have a showroom at Vile-Parle where you can place orders. We also have dealers across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane.

Question 16

Do you have any dealers in and around Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

Our Dealers are located at locations across Mumbai, Thane and in Navi Mumbai.

Question 17

Are your doors certified or tested?

Accepted Answer

Our doors are certified as per IS 4020. This is a performance test of the shutter and is carried out by testing laboratories as per client requirement.

Question 18

Is it possible to custom-make designs according to our requirements?

Accepted Answer

Our shutters are manufactured in specialized composite moulds. Hence a minimum commercially viable quantity is required for customization of designs.