RFQ Checklist
Solid surface shower wall panels: a comparable RFQ
Write the required construction, dimensions and finish before asking for a panel price. The term solid surface does not identify every offered material or a complete installed system.
Check the enquiry rangeComplete the fields that distinguish offers
01 · Panel, core and dimensions
Name the requested material or construction and ask each supplier to identify its offered composition. Record finished panel width × height and thickness in mm or inch. If dimensions are preliminary, mark them as such. Request a drawing with tolerances and specify which edges will remain exposed.
| Field | Buyer input | Supplier confirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Wall schedule and panel size | Cutting tolerance and maximum offered sheet |
| Construction | Requested core/facing or solid surface | Exact material and thickness |
| Finish | Reference and sheen | Sample match and variation limits |
02 · Connections and openings
State the joint profile, corner treatment, trim color and tub or tray interface. Identify pipe penetrations and niches on a labeled elevation. Ask which openings can be factory cut and how the dimensions will be approved. Do not assume adhesive or sealant compatibility from the panel's finish photograph.
03 · Quantity, packing and quote basis
Specify panel counts and area separately; identify complete sets if used. State destination, requested timing, currency and trade term. Ask for separate accessory, packing and transport lines, plus exclusions. Packaging dimensions and edge protection matter when comparing a large sheet with several smaller pieces.
Questions before an alternative is accepted
Material and verification
How should solid surface and faced panels be compared?
Compare the exact composition, thickness, seam process, surface repair guidance and substrate requirements. A faced panel may offer a different handling or cost profile; a solid surface proposal may use a different joint process. Ask for a written deviation list rather than treating the names as equivalent.
What does a sample establish?
Use a finish sample to review color, sheen and edge appearance under the project's light. Request a joint mock-up and installation instructions for assembly questions. A small sample cannot demonstrate full-wall performance or validate a product-specific report by itself.
Budget and service scope
What if the target budget is not fixed?
Select undecided and ask suppliers to identify the cost effect of material, cutting, trims and packing choices. A budget preference does not waive required project performance. High-end and mid-range preferences likewise need a written specification; they are not verified quality rankings.
Which evidence needs product-specific review?
Request the current datasheet, installation instructions and relevant test records for the quoted item. Check model, composition, test scope and report issuer. Product-family references frame questions only; they do not establish project acceptance, stock or a factory's delivery capacity.
For a structured starting point, read the panel procurement brief. Its reference is a source for specification questions, not a recommendation or verification of a supplier.
Keep the brief short and specific
A comparable request can start with a labeled panel schedule and a clear list of open decisions. Send your requirements; detailed drawings can follow after contact is established.
- Panel material, thickness and finish
- Wall dimensions and quantity unit
- Destination, timing and accessory scope