The selection guide
A practical porcelain selection checklist covering application, visual character, finish, scale, samples, quantities and product availability.
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Shortlist two or three materials, then compare their square-foot price, panel coverage, size and finish. A lower area price does not always mean a lower project cost if the format creates more offcuts. Use the Compare control on product cards to keep the supplied details together while you narrow the selection.
Place the sample beside the finishes it will touch and look at it at different times of day. Stand back as well as looking closely. Use full-panel imagery to understand movement and variation that a small sample cannot show. If a particular vein or face matters to the design, discuss that before ordering.
Keep the product reference, intended application, approved layout and installer-confirmed quantity in one place. Include the site location, access constraints and target timing when asking about delivery. Review availability and the full order details before setting a project schedule. The best shortlist is one that works visually and practically.
Write down where the material will be used: a floor, feature wall, shower wall, worktop or exterior surface. Include traffic, moisture, exposure and any project-specific requirements. This brief should lead the selection.
Compare marble, stone, concrete and metal, and wood looks. Consider undertone, pattern movement and the relationship to adjacent materials.
Request sample options and full-panel imagery where available. View the material under the lighting expected in the finished space. A sample is useful for color and finish, but it cannot show every variation or the full pattern of a large slab.
Record the exact product reference, size, thickness and finish. Verify the manufacturer’s approved application and share the technical documents with your installer or fabricator. A visually similar material may have different requirements.
Prepare a layout that accounts for pattern direction, cuts, joints and transitions. Have the installation professional determine the order quantity and appropriate allowance for cutting and waste. There is no single allowance that fits every panel layout.
Check current availability, pricing, delivery arrangements and the scope of fabrication or installation before committing to a schedule. Keep the specification and approved material reference with the project documents.
Share your selection with our team and tell us which details you still need to resolve.
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