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Specs & quotes

Turn a sample into a specification and get factory quotes you can compare line by line.

5 guides

  1. Buyer guide · 19 Sept 2026

    From a good-looking sample to a repeatable specification

    Separate surface finish, embossing and underlay choices so the approved sample becomes a clear production reference.

  2. Buyer guide · 19 Sept 2026

    How to compare SPC flooring quotes line by line

    Put SPC quotes from different factories on one basis: construction, units, Incoterm, packing and container quantity. With a template and worked example.

  3. Buyer guide · 27 Sept 2026

    A similar surface is not the same design.

    From an inspiring image to a supplier film reference: the checks between a visual match and something you can actually order.

  4. Buyer guide · 27 Sept 2026

    A panel is more than its surface.

    PVC wall panels begin with a sheet. A successful specification includes the substrate, joints, fixing method and intended application.

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About specs & quotes

A clear specification is what makes two factory quotes comparable. These guides cover SPC versus LVT, turning a sample into a written specification, decor films, wall panel systems and laying quotes side by side, with templates and worked examples.