B2B PRODUCT DIRECTORY · 13 CORE CATEGORIES
Tile Sourcing from China: 13 Product Families for B2B Buyers
For tile sourcing from China, TILE IN CHINA organises 13 focused product families for overseas distributors and project buyers. Start with a material, application, drawing or reference sample.
We are a China-based sourcing and project-supply service—not one factory claiming to manufacture every product shown. Manufacturer capability, material identity, specifications, testing, customisation, MOQ, price and timing are confirmed for each enquiry.
Image note: Some product-family visuals on this page are AI-generated illustrations used to explain our sourcing scope. They do not represent a specific manufacturer, SKU or completed project. Actual appearance and technical details must be confirmed for each enquiry.
13focused product families
Supplier-specificcapability verification
Sample to shipmentcoordination within scope
DIRECTORY
Choose a product family for tile sourcing from China
Use the index to move directly to a material family. If the material is uncertain, describe the intended application and attach a reference image or drawing.
CORE ROUTES
Start with the product family
The first two routes cover broad ceramic and porcelain sourcing and the locally important exterior-wall category. Each enquiry still begins with the actual application and specification.
CATEGORY 01
Ceramic & Porcelain Tiles
Ceramic wall tiles and porcelain wall or floor tiles for distributor ranges and building projects, including verified marble-, stone-, wood-, concrete- and other design directions.
Verify: material classification, dimensions, shade/calibre, flatness, surface, application-specific test requirements and export packing.
CATEGORY 02 · LOCAL SUPPLY-CHAIN PRIORITY
Exterior Wall & Facade Tiles
Exterior ceramic, porcelain, clinker, split-face, relief, brick-look and other verified wall-tile formats. Our southeast China location provides practical access to established exterior-wall-tile and wider building-material supply chains.
Verify: material identity, substrate and installation route, module size, thickness, weight, climate-related evidence, corners, surface range and packing. Supplier capability is confirmed for the specific enquiry.
MATERIAL DIRECTORY
More material categories
These categories describe sourcing routes, not a promise that every model, specification or factory is continuously available. Current options are checked against the actual brief.
3. Porcelain Slabs & Sintered Stone
Large-format porcelain slabs, sintered surfaces and other clearly identified panels for walls, floors, countertops, vanities or furniture.
Verify: composition, thickness, flatness, surface, backing, processing, handling and crate design.
4. Outdoor Porcelain Pavers
Thick porcelain pavers and related pieces for terraces, patios, gardens, walkways, pool surrounds and selected pedestal installations.
Verify: thickness, surface, installation method, wet-use requirements, climate evidence, edges and pallets.
5. Terracotta Tiles & Bricks
Terracotta floor and wall tiles, brick slips, facing bricks, clay pavers, roof tiles and selected restoration or special shapes.
Verify: colour range, texture, dimensions, warpage, efflorescence risk, climate requirements and packing.
6. Architectural Terracotta
Terracotta facade panels, baguettes, louvers, sunscreens, breeze blocks and custom extruded profiles developed from project information.
Verify: drawings, dies, dimensions, straightness, colour range, support-system information and long-piece packing.
7. Mosaic Tiles
Glass, ceramic, porcelain, stone, terracotta and selected mixed-material mosaics for wall, floor, pool and decorative applications.
Verify: chip size, sheet alignment, colour mix, mounting method, intended environment and packing.
8. Natural Stone Tiles & Slabs
Verified marble, granite, travertine, limestone, slate, quartzite and other natural stone as tiles, slabs or cut-to-size pieces.
Verify: stone identity, slab selection, dry lay, repairs, thickness, finish, numbering, crates and bracing.
9. Manufactured Stone & Brick Veneer
Manufactured stone veneer, cementitious brick slips, matching corners and selected cast components identified by actual composition.
Verify: formulation, thickness, weight, back condition, face layer, corners, evidence and packing.
10. Flexible Tiles & Lightweight Cladding
MCM flexible tiles, flexible brick- or stone-look finishes and selected lightweight panels with clearly identified composition.
Verify: identity, dimensions, bending limits, substrate, adhesive, supported performance claims and packing.
11. Swimming Pool Tiles & Systems
Pool tiles and mosaics, waterline products, deck tiles, coping, hand-grip or cove pieces, depth markers and selected channel components.
Verify: immersed or wet-use area, absorption, slip/chemical requirements, mounting, accessories and shade.
12. Custom Tile & OEM Services
Custom colours, sizes, surfaces, shapes, moulds, patterns and private-label packaging coordinated with suitable factories.
Verify: feasibility, artwork rights, sample rounds, tooling, tolerances, MOQ, packing approval and inspection.
13. Decorative & Art Tiles
Patterned feature tiles, relief accents, hand-finished appearance, mural or panel concepts, borders and mixed-finish decorative sets.
Verify: body, process, artwork rights, colour range, repeat, panel map, edge details, sample approval and order-specific capability.
PRODUCT REFERENCES
Surface and sample references
These images show product samples and surface details only. They are not presented as completed TILE IN CHINA projects, and they do not represent the full current range of any manufacturer.
PREPARE THE ENQUIRY
Build a useful sourcing brief
A complete specification is not required for first contact. The following information makes supplier matching and quotation comparison more useful.
01
Material & application
Product family, intended wall/floor/facade area, size, thickness, surface and colour direction.
02
Quantity & destination
Estimated quantity or project area, destination country/port and preferred delivery period.
03
Evidence & commercial needs
Reference image, drawing or BOQ; required standard or test documents; packing, label or private-brand needs.
If several materials may fit, send the application first. We can identify the questions that need to be resolved before a meaningful comparison.
WORKING METHOD
How tile sourcing from China is coordinated
The actual scope is agreed for each order. The sequence below describes the usual coordination route without promising a universal outcome or timetable.
01
Requirement review
Clarify material, use, specification, quantity, destination and comparison evidence.
02
Supplier matching
Approach manufacturers whose current range and working methods appear relevant, then verify the enquiry-specific capability.
03
Samples & approvals
Coordinate available samples or development stages and record what needs approval before production.
04
Production & QC
Follow agreed checkpoints and arrange inspection against the order specification and approved samples.
05
Packing & shipment
Coordinate relevant carton, pallet, crate, label, loading and export information within the agreed scope.
Frequently asked questions
Do you publish a full product catalogue and price list?
No. Product availability, specifications and commercial terms vary by manufacturer, quantity, destination and timing, so quotations are prepared from an actual brief.
Can you source a product not shown on this page?
Possibly. Send the material, intended use, reference image and available specification. We will review whether it fits the service scope and whether a suitable sourcing route can be identified.
How do I know which category to choose?
Choose the closest category or select Other / Not Sure in the form. A clear application description, image or drawing is more useful than forcing a product into the wrong name.
Can several categories be combined in one enquiry?
Yes. Keep each material requirement clearly separated so supplier, sample, schedule, packing and consolidation implications can be reviewed.
Are similar products from different factories equivalent?
Not necessarily. Material, process, dimensions, testing, tolerances, shade systems and packing can differ. Product-specific documents and samples are needed before final comparison.
START WITH THE BRIEF
Send your product requirements
Tell us what you need, where it will be used and what information is already available. We will help organise the brief and discuss the next sourcing step.
You can also send your brief to aatile@leiyuan.cn.