Flooring and panel procurement / For distributors

Sourcing in China

Turn a wide range of material and finish options into a focused buying decision. Local specialists in China support product comparison, supplier selection and the coordination needed to develop a consistent commercial range.

Prepare your sourcing brief
Oak-look SPC plank flooring with staggered joints in an architectural interior
Flooring surface reference · construction specified by programme

01 / The buying decision

Compare constructions on the same basis

Dense and lightweight rigid cores, flexible LVT and decorative wall-panel constructions serve different product briefs. Record the actual platform, dimensions, connection and surface system before treating two offers as alternatives.

02 / The buying decision

Resolve the decorative surface

A convincing finish depends on more than a decor name. Review the print scale, gloss, texture, colour reference and joint appearance together. For rigid PVC panels, agree the substrate and film as one product, including the finishing details around the board.

03 / The buying decision

Make collection development repeatable

A distributor range needs consistent references across decors, formats, accessories and packaging. Approved samples and specification revisions help keep those decisions together as supplier discussions move towards the order.

From a direction to a specification

Keep negotiation connected to production

Compare factory offers with quantities, packing, delivery terms and approval responsibilities visible. Production management and quality coordination then follow the agreed reference, with product changes raised for review rather than lost between conversations.

  • Material platform and intended application for each product family
  • Core, connection, surface and backing where applicable
  • Decor scale, texture, gloss and approved colour references
  • Joint, corner, trim and accessory requirements for panel programmes
  • Range consistency, private-label packing and quotation assumptions
  • Specification control, quality checkpoints and production updates
Build the product brief

Questions from buying teams

Sourcing in China

How can quotations from different Chinese suppliers be compared?

Use a common buying brief and record every material difference. Construction, dimensions, surface system, packing, quantities and delivery terms all affect whether offers are comparable.

Can the brief include newer matt decorative films for rigid PVC panels?

Yes. The programme can define a matt-film direction, but the film, substrate, adhesion, surface appearance and application requirements should be reviewed together on the selected panel.

Does a factory’s catalogue establish the final product specification?

A catalogue is a starting point. The actual construction, approved samples, current documents, packaging and commercial order need to identify the product your range will use.

Explore the product decisions

Build the right product brief

All products
SPC flooringLVT flooringSPC & hybrid wall panelsRigid PVC panelsMatt-film wall panels

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