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Source finished powder coatings or the raw materials used to manufacture them. Begin with chemistry, then define the finish and application.
Manufacturing raw materials ↗Illustrative finishes only. Specify a colour standard for matching; no RAL stock is implied.
Define the material, dimensions and performance your project needs. Build a quotation brief for floor, wall and large format tile supply.
Explore large format tiles ↗Supply, commercial terms and delivery are confirmed in the quotation for your requirement.
Material familyTitanium dioxide is a white pigment used in paint and coating systems where hiding and brightness are important. Compare rutile and anatase requirements against the intended formulation.
Paint production and industrial coatingsMaterial familyRed iron oxide is an inorganic colour pigment for coatings and construction materials. Define the target shade and compare tinting strength and dispersibility with an approved reference.
Paint manufacturing and construction materialsMaterial familyYellow iron oxide enquiries should identify the target shade and coating system. Request a representative colour standard alongside the supplier specification.
Paint manufacturing and construction materialsMaterial familyCalcium carbonate is a mineral extender used in paint formulations. Distinguish ground material from precipitated material and compare particle distribution, brightness and oil absorption.
Paint manufacturing, coatings and building materialsMaterial familyTalc is a lamellar mineral used as an extender in coatings. Compare mineral purity, particle characteristics and oil absorption for your formulation.
Paint manufacturing, coatings and building materialsMaterial familyKaolin is a clay mineral used in coating extender systems. State whether the requirement is hydrous or calcined and request the relevant brightness and particle data.
Paint manufacturing, coatings and building materialsMaterial familyAcrylic emulsions are waterborne binder families for coatings. Define the substrate, exposure and performance target, then compare solids, viscosity and film formation data from proposed manufacturers.
Paint, protective coatings and industrial manufacturingMaterial familyAlkyd resins are binder families differentiated in part by oil length. State the coating application and solvent requirements when comparing short, medium and long oil materials.
Paint, protective coatings and industrial manufacturingMaterial familyPorcelain tile procurement should define application, size, finish and performance requirements. Confirm the proposed tile documentation and sample approval before placing a bulk order.
Project flooring, walls and tile distributionMaterial familyLarge format tile supply requires coordination of dimensions, thickness, handling and crate information. Request pieces per crate, square metres, weight and loading data for the exact proposed product.
Project flooring, walls and tile distributionMaterial familyGranite slabs are natural stone surfaces for fabrication and architectural projects. Review actual slab photographs, thickness and finish before confirming a batch.
Fabrication, wall cladding and architectural projectsMaterial familyQuartzite is natural stone, not manufactured engineered quartz. Specify slab dimensions, thickness, finish and intended fabrication, and request documentation for the actual proposed stone.
Fabrication, wall cladding and architectural projectsBuild a procurement specification around function, formulation and documentation.
Read guide ↗Procurement guide / 02Specify colour and performance without assuming that every pigment of one colour is equivalent.
Read guide ↗Procurement guide / 03Distinguish mineral identity, processing and particle properties in a bulk enquiry.
Read guide ↗Procurement guide / 04Organize binder enquiries by chemistry, carrier and intended coating system.
Read guide ↗Procurement guide / 05Separate finished coating selection from raw-material procurement.
Read guide ↗Procurement guide / 06Prepare a tile schedule suitable for project or distributor quotations.
Read guide ↗Procurement guide / 07Understand the distinction between natural stone and engineered surfaces.
Read guide ↗Procurement guide / 08Include commercial and logistics requirements in the first enquiry.
Read guide ↗Send the product name, specification, quantity and destination.