Ceramic tiles, specified beyond the sample.
Turn a tile selection into a precise project request. Separate wall and floor uses, record format and surface details, and make shade, batch and edge-piece expectations visible before comparing offers.
Identify the products you need.
Wall and floor tiles
For bathrooms, living areas and circulation, group tiles by room and intended surface. State the project requirements for each location rather than treating every tile as interchangeable.
Porcelain formats
For larger-format or porcelain selections, give the actual dimensions, thickness and edge requirement. Connect the finish reference to the room schedule.
Decor and edge pieces
List borders, skirting and special corner pieces separately from the main tile area, with a quantity for each type.
List materials, accessories and delivery terms together.
Main materials
Define the field tiles and special pieces for each room, with net areas and stated reserve quantities.
Complementary products and delivery details
List adhesive, grout, movement joints and transition profiles separately, and state which supplier should include each product.
Ask what is excluded
Confirm substrate preparation, installation and protection separately; a tile supply price does not describe completed flooring.
Details to include in your request.
- Room and use
- Identify wall or floor use and the specific room so suppliers can address the required application.
- Format and thickness
- State nominal and requested actual size where relevant, with thickness and edge treatment.
- Surface and sample
- Reference the agreed finish, colour and sample instead of relying on a screen image for acceptance.
- Project evidence
- Request the product documents needed by the specification for the proposed location and use.
- Quantity basis
- Separate net area, cutting allowance, reserve stock and pack rounding for each selection.
- Shade and batches
- Ask for the proposed batch approach and sample approval process for visible adjoining areas.
| Item & description | Quantity |
|---|---|
| T-01Floor tile for lobby A; format, surface and sample per finish schedule. | 240 m² |
| T-02Matching skirting pieces; finish and edge detail per room schedule. | 85 m |
Example quantities only; no live prices or supplier offers. Use your project schedule for final values and ask suppliers to list deviations.
What to check when comparing quotations.
Area versus boxed quantity
Compare the same net area and allowances, then check how each offer rounds to full packs.
Finish and batch alignment
Review shade, calibre or size information where supplied, and agree sample acceptance before ordering.
Special pieces and extras
Check skirting, corners, edge pieces and freight packaging separately from the main tile rate.
Frequently asked questions
Is the sample enough to place an order?
Use the sample together with a written format, surface, room and quantity schedule. Confirm how the delivered batch will relate to the agreed sample.
Should spare tiles be included in the measured area?
State reserve stock separately from net area and cutting allowances, so every supplier prices the same quantity basis.
Request quotes for your material list.
Create a Matravo account to prepare a request for quotation. Contact support for help with your account or request.