Shower Tray Sample Approval Pack: Make the Decision Reproducible
Short answer: approve a shower tray sample against the decisions the project will make: size, edge, texture, colour, waste interface, support route, cleaning and repair boundary. A small colour chip cannot prove installation fit or long-term serviceability.
Label every sample with model, size, finish, batch, date and intended decision. Keep the signed approval with the purchase order.
| Decision | Minimum sample/evidence | What it does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Colour and texture | Representative surface sample under agreed light | Full-size dimensional fit |
| Enclosure interface | Edge section and channel overlay | Slip or chemical performance |
| Drainage | Tray/waste drawing and section | Site workmanship |
| Support | Installation detail and substrate assumptions | Every other model in the range |
| After-sales | Cleaning and repair matrix | Invisible restoration |
Approve changes through a revision gate
If the texture roller, resin, pigment, waste, packaging or support method changes, issue a new revision. Do not treat a verbal “same as before” message as approval. Record who approved the change and which markets or orders it affects.
Link the sample to the final inspection
At receiving and installation, compare the product with the approved sample and drawing. Record deviations with photographs and batch references. This creates a usable chain from enquiry to handover and makes after-sales conversations less subjective.
Buyer FAQ
Can one sample approve a whole range?
Only when the manufacturer’s evidence explicitly covers the range; size, texture and construction can change the decision.
Should a waste cover be included?
Yes when its finish, fit or service access is part of the buyer’s acceptance.
What is the most common sample mistake?
Approving appearance without recording the installation and service boundary.
Continue the decision
Compare lightweight constructions and define the repair matrix.
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