If the current trends are anything to go by, wooden doors may soon become passé as readymade plastic doors of various designs have been fast catching up in the country.[break]
Simrika Traders at the United World Trade Centre is one such place where you can find UPVC plastic doors and furniture imported from Bangladesh. The biggest advantage of using plastic doors is that they are not amenable to fire and termites. Besides, they are more affordable than heavy wooden doors. The plastic doors cost anything between Rs 6,200 to 8,500.
The outlet, however, is not limited to selling doors made of plastic. It also has an array of plastic furniture, from table to wardrobe of various colors and designs, on display.
Dining table, for instance, can be bought at a price range from Rs 2,300 and Rs 3,800, while plastic wardrobe is priced at Rs 6,500.
Likewise, round coffee tables are available for Rs 2,100, table Rs 2,100, kitchen rack Rs 850 to Rs 1,200 and deluxe stools and folding stools for Rs 450 and Rs 650, respectively. Other items like shopping basket, bucket and accessory box for ladies are also available at the store.
Sharmila Tamang, sales executive at Simrika Traders, said: “The vision of the company is to provide a substitute to customers who are tired of using wooden furniture and household products.”
Due to its perceived superior quality, innovative designs and varying ranges, plastic products have already been established as most preferred among local customers, she said, adding that all the plastic products available at the store are products of Bangladesh´s RFL, a nationally recognized brand for plastic, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and cast iron products.
Ranjit Thapa, proprietor of the showroom, said: “Raw materials are rigorously checked and plastic of the best quality are used in manufacturing plastic products.”
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