Building and interior materials are easier to compare when the project purpose and interfaces are written first. A finish may look right while its support, fixing, cleaning, delivery or replacement route is unclear. Treat the material and its handover responsibility as one decision.
Record the room, users, exposure, maintenance, appearance, dimensions, performance and delivery route. “Interior materials” can mean cabinets, stone, glass, metal, lighting, flooring or wall finishes; each has a different specification and installation risk.
| Material | Questions to ask |
|---|---|
| Surface | Finish, colour, texture, cleaning and replacement |
| Cabinet or furniture | Dimensions, support, hardware, load and access |
| Metal or glass | Grade, thickness, edges, safety and fixing |
| Imported product | Documents, packing, freight, warranty and local responsibility |
A screen cannot show exact colour, texture, thickness or edge detail. Keep the approved sample, drawing, product code and care information with the quotation so the finished material can be checked at handover.
Use the same written scope, samples, dimensions, evidence and installation responsibility.
Not if freight, fitting, cleaning, maintenance or replacement risk is higher.
Quotes, samples, models, drawings, invoices, warranties and care instructions.
Evidence boundary: Exact product suitability, Australian requirements, pricing and installation responsibility depend on the selected system and project. Check current manufacturer documents and obtain advice from the relevant Australian building professional before approval.
Send the project brief, material schedule, samples and destination through the Forge contact page.
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