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Marteu Formats

Formats describe the dimensions of individual pieces of a product, providing the length, width, thickness, and price per square foot/square meter. Nominal Sizes Ceramic, Porcelain, Quartz Tiles The international standard of measurement  is in the metric system. More specifically, it is expressed in millimeters as defined by the ISO 10545 and ISO 10582. Accordingly, all Marteu Manufacturers operate their production using these standards. Stores and distributors in the U.S. round these numbers in order to simplify the buying/selling process. For example, what we know in the U.S. as

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RCV Vinyl

RCV, or Rigid Core Vinyl, is a type of high-quality vinyl flooring. This rigid core material combines limestone powder and stabilizers, creating an exceptionally durable, stable flooring product. The stone composite core ensures dimensional stability and resists expansion and contraction.  Wear Layer The wear layer is the topmost layer of the flooring and plays a crucial role in the longevity of the product. Protecting against scratches, stains, and general wear, this near-invisible layer is usually measured in “mils”, with one mil equivalent to 0.001 inches. Edge Treatment Edge

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Tile Surface Types: A Comprehensive Guide

1. Polished The stunning appearance of PGVT tiles is attributed to three key layers: a refined glaze coat, intricate color and design, and a robust tile body. Notably, PGVT tiles boast a glossy surface that is effortlessly cleaned, highly resistant to scratches, and beautifully reflects light. 2. Matt Surface Tiles Unlike glossy tiles, Matt tiles have a special non-reflective layer on the top, providing a subtle look. Being non-slippery and concealers of scratches and stains, these tiles are ideal for high traffic spaces. However, note that their surface

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Delivering World Class Customer Service With Marteu

If you’ve just been accepted as a Marteu Manufacturer, congratulations! We’re excited to have you on the platform.  Our mission is to enable manufacturers like yourselves to do direct business with buyers globally allowing buyers access to some of the worlds best manufacturers while providing you with an increased volume of sales.  The buying experience your customers will receive via Marteu is like no other. People purchase from Marteu Manufacturers because of the safety and transparency of our purchase experience. You are essential in the delivery of this

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Nominal sizes

Nominal Sizes The international standard of measurement for porcelain tiles is in the metric system. More specifically, it is expressed in millimeters as defined by the ISO. Accordingly, all Marteu Manufacturers operate their production using these standards. Tile stores and distributors in the U.S. round these numbers in order to simplify the buying/selling process. For example, what we know in the U.S. as 48”x48” is produced as 1200×1200 mm. This method is completely not precise as the conversion for 1200 millimeters is 47.24409. Using standard rounding rules, what we

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Marteu Purchase Options

This selection indicates how you’d like to purchase the product. Manufacturers select which purchase options they’d like to make available for each product. In some cases, the purchase option describes a difference in packaging (ie. random set vs. continuity set).

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