QIJIA STONE · BUYER'S NOTES
Granite procurement guide
A useful granite quotation starts with the intended application, an agreed material reference and a measurable cutting schedule. Use this guide to prepare a brief that a buyer and fabricator can check against the same requirements.
For initial material selection and enquiry preparation. The agreed order defines the actual supply conditions.
About Qijia Stone and company credentials →Five parts of a useful enquiry.
Material and application
Give the catalogue code, reference photographs or sample, installation location and the acceptable colour range. Identify pieces that should match.
Dimensions and quantity
List length × width × thickness, units and quantity for each size. Attach numbered drawings for cut-outs, grooves, holes and shaped components; identify visible edges and the required tolerances.
Finish and approval
Name the finish for each visible surface. Specify sample approval, any required testing and the standard or acceptance criteria before production is agreed.
Packing and destination
Provide the destination country, port or delivery address, unloading constraints, piece labels and packaging requirements. Ask for the scope of freight and other charges to be stated.
Programme and documents
State the required delivery date, drawing revision and documents needed for the order. Confirm production and shipment timing against the final quantity and specification, not a general catalogue promise.
Questions before ordering
How do G603, G654, G664 and G682 differ?
In our catalogue, G603 is the light-grey/white reference, G654 charcoal, G664 pink-brown to red-brown, and G682 gold-to-rust. These are visual starting points. Choose using the intended finish and batch samples; colour names do not establish physical performance or interchangeable supply.
Can I order granite by code alone?
Include the code, but also the material reference, finish, size, quantity and application. If replacing an existing installation, send a sample or clear reference images. Confirm the actual material and source in the quotation before treating two trade names as equivalent.
Which surface finish should I specify?
Start with where the stone will be used and the appearance you need. Qijia's catalogue lists 16 processing options, but not every finish is appropriate for every material or component. Discuss a sample and any required testing. A finish name alone is not a slip-resistance or durability guarantee.
What changes a cut-to-size granite quotation?
Material selection, thickness, piece dimensions, quantity, finish, edge profiles, holes, carving, colour grouping, packing and delivery scope all need definition. Ask for each non-standard operation to be identified so quotations describe comparable work.
Can a photograph confirm colour and batch consistency?
Photographs help shortlist materials, but lighting and screens change their appearance. Agree a physical reference where possible and review multiple pieces for acceptable variation. Record the approval against the specific material, finish and order.
What should be checked before shipment?
Agree the inspection scope in advance: dimensions and tolerances, surface and edge treatment, visible defects, colour grouping, piece numbering, packing and quantities. Request the records or photographs specified for the order. Confirm any project-specific testing separately.
Are a minimum order quantity or lead time fixed?
This guide does not state a universal minimum order or lead time. Ask Qijia Stone to confirm feasibility and timing for the proposed material, quantities and processing after drawings and samples have been reviewed.
Discuss your brief with Qijia Stone.
The enquiry form accepts your material, finish, quantity and project notes. Drawings or schedules can be sent separately by email.