A useful quotation must describe the same product that will be sampled, packed and ordered. Use this checklist to reduce ambiguous prices and prevent changes from being discovered after deposit or production.
Information to send with the RFQ
- Application and project location.
- Wall dimensions, estimated area and number of rooms or zones.
- Panel type, dimensions and preferred length.
- Finish reference and physical-sample requirement.
- Substrate and expected installation route.
- Required trims and detail schedule.
- Order quantity by model and finish.
- Destination, delivery term and timing target.
- OEM artwork, label, barcode and language requirements.
- Required drawings, guides, reports or certificates.
Quotation comparison table
| Line to compare | Questions |
|---|---|
| Product identity | Are model, dimensions, coverage, material, surface and length identical? |
| Price basis | Per piece, m², linear meter, carton or container? Which quantity and currency? |
| MOQ | Per model, per model and finish, or total order? |
| Packaging | Pieces/m² per pack, package type, dimensions, gross weight and protection? |
| Lead time | From deposit, sample approval, artwork approval or material readiness? |
| Documents | Are drawings and reports for the exact quoted model and finish? |
| Exclusions | Tooling, sample, printing plate, pallet, inspection, freight or tax? |
Approval file before order
- Signed quotation and product specification.
- Dimensioned drawing with joint and effective coverage.
- Approved physical finish sample or controlled sample record.
- Packaging artwork and label/barcode proof.
- Installation method and matching trim list.
- Applicable reports with product scope and current status.
- Inspection points, tolerance and issue-resolution process.
The cheapest quotation is not necessarily the lowest project cost. Compare the complete configuration, packing, loading, waste, installation and evidence package.
Download preliminary documents from the Buyer Solution Center, review documentation and verification, or send a structured project inquiry.
