Where can you buy plumbing fixtures and building materials in Tbilisi and Batumi?
DIY hypermarkets, plumbing shops and markets.
Short answer
In Tbilisi and Batumi, plumbing fixtures and building materials are sold at DIY hypermarkets, specialist plumbing shops and building markets, which are often cheaper but need closer checking. Hypermarkets stock everything for renovation: paint, tiles, tools, taps and electrical supplies, and many deliver across the city. For big renovation purchases, a single order with delivery is better value.
Why
- You can bargain at markets, while hypermarket prices are fixed.
- Keep the receipt, as you may be able to return or exchange items within the store's policy period.
- Tradespeople often know where to buy materials more cheaply.
Details
When buying tiles and paint, add 5-10% extra for cuts and defects. Check the batch numbers match, or shades may differ.
Tip
Buy 5-10% extra tiles and paint and check the batch numbers match.
What may differ
Building markets are cheaper, but check quality more carefully than at hypermarkets.
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