Ask the supplier for the exact product description and a sample tied to that description. Record fibre content separately from construction: a material name is not a weaving method. Inspect the front, reverse and edge, then keep product-specific care and floor-use questions with the sample. Do not infer performance from appearance.
| Record | What to make explicit |
|---|---|
| Declared fibre content | Copy the composition from the product document, including stated proportions where provided. Leave unknown content marked as unknown rather than guessing from touch or photographs. |
| Construction description | Ask the supplier to identify the construction, such as knotted, tufted or flatwoven. Record their stated thickness or pile measurement and what that measurement includes, without ranking quality by the label alone. |
| Reverse, edge and underlay | Photograph the sample's reverse and edge finish. List any proposed underlay separately and request confirmation for the actual floor finish instead of assuming the backing suits every surface. |
| Sample identity | Label the sample with product, colour and sample references. Record the viewing conditions and compare it from the intended room direction; keep photos as supplementary records, not the only colour reference. |
| Care and suitability questions | Collect the current product care instructions. Keep any required slip, fire or other performance documentation as an explicit request for the supplier and responsible professional, not a claim already verified. |
Take this into your next conversation.
- Obtain a written composition and construction description.
- Review the front, reverse and edge of the proposed sample.
- Keep each sample linked to one identifiable product selection.
- Leave unsupported care or performance claims open for review.