Buyer guides
Short guides to the decisions that decide cost, fit and delivery: samples and shipping, baths, vanities, inspection and packing.
Australia
Engineered stone is banned in Australia. Quartzite, Super White dolomite, marble, granite and travertine: how to choose, and why stone cut to size before it arrives helps.
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Ordering from China
Ordering natural stone from China: samples, drawings, lead times, inspection photos, payment, FOB/CNF/DDP, part loads and mixed containers.
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Stone bathtubs
Room and bowl sizes, weight, drain and tap positions, and the route into the bathroom: what to settle before a stone bath is cut.
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Marble vanities
Basin positions, visible edges, support, joints and plumbing: what to settle before a marble vanity or integrated stone basin is cut.
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Inspection and packing
How finished stone should be checked, photographed, packed and marked before shipment, product by product.
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