Tiles and stone · 瓷砖与石材
Porcelain, tiles and stone from China. Slip-rated, inspected, delivered.
Large-format and premium ranges, with shade and batch control and inspection before they ship.
- Large-format porcelain panels up to 3200 x 1600 mm
- Shade and batch consistency controlled
- Packed to reduce breakage in transit
Call +61 7 3392 1421 or 1300 168 869
20+ years
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30,000+ suppliers
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Why this matters now
Three things that cost you margin
1
Large-format and premium ranges cost more locally
The ranges clients ask for are the ones with the thinnest margin.
2
Slip rating and batch consistency are callback risks
A wrong rating or a shade mismatch is found on site, when it is hardest to fix.
3
Breakage and shade variation arrive late
By the time the container is opened, it is too late to change anything.
Construction sourcing is now a global price check. Your local suppliers know it. Material costs are up, margins are tight, and a single supplier can hold your programme. The answer is not the cheapest quote. It is a second, controlled supply line that runs alongside your local one, used selectively in the categories that move your margin.
What managed means
How tiles and stone are handled
You do not import. We run the sourcing for you: shortlist and vet factories, translate and negotiate, approve samples, inspect before shipment, and coordinate freight and customs to your site. You keep control of every decision. We carry the detail.
Slip-resistance documents
We ask for test reports against the relevant Australian standard, such as AS 4586.
Large-format capability
Porcelain panels up to 3200 x 1600 mm.
Shade and batch control
Samples and batch checks before the full order is produced.
Packing and inspection
Packing standards agreed up front, inspection before shipment.
Our 8-step process
- 1Discovery and feasibility review
- 2Product list and sourcing strategy
- 3Supplier research and vetting
- 4Itinerary or remote sourcing plan
- 5Negotiation and order placement
- 6Production monitoring and QA
- 7Pre-shipment and logistics
- 8Delivery and long-term supply chain
Read next:Compliance by categoryWhat is in a landed costHow we vet suppliers
Your guide
Lindy Chen founded ChinaDirect Sourcing in 2005. She is Mandarin-speaking, on the ground in China and based in Brisbane, and she leads every buying trip and VIP tour herself.
Frethan: My Supply Chain is the platform behind the process. Orders, suppliers and documents in one place, so you can see where every order stands.
Questions
What people ask first
Can you source slip-rated tiles?
Yes. We request slip-resistance test reports for the exact product, and your certifier confirms it suits the application.
How do you control shade variation?
Samples are approved first, and batches are checked against them before shipment.
Does the product meet Australian standards?
Compliance depends on the category. We ask each factory for the relevant test reports and certification, and your certifier makes the final call. See our compliance page for the detail by category.
How long does it take?
About 6 to 8 weeks from the end of the China trip to delivery on site: production 2 to 4 weeks, sea freight about 3 weeks, customs and delivery about 1 week. Production time depends on the product category.
Is it risky?
The risk is not China. The risk is doing it without a system. Shortlisted factories are vetted before you meet them, samples are approved before production, and goods are inspected before they ship.
Next step
Check your tile and stone package before you order locally.
Start with a review of your scope.
Send your schedule or a rough scope. We will tell you what is realistic.
- 1. We review your details today.
- 2. Ann or Lindy's team replies within one business day.
- 3. Bring a bill of materials or your top three categories.
Sales line: +61 7 3392 1421
Ready when you are
The form is at the top of the page.
Slip rating requirements depend on the application. Confirm with your certifier.
Figures marked company-reported are ChinaDirect Sourcing's own figures.
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