Shade variation is inherent in all tile products, including man-made tiles such as porcelain, glass & ceramic. Shade and texture can vary significantly from piece to piece and from production to production. Recognizing this, the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) developed a Color/Shade Variation Program. They created a scale of ranges that helps the consumer better understand what they are selecting. Following is the Color/Shade Variation Program scale and an explanation of each rating:
- V1 = UNIFORM APPEARANCE: Differences among pieces from the same production run are similar
- V2 = SLIGHT VARIATION: Clearly distinguishable differences in texture and/or pattern with similar colors
- V3 = MODERATE VARIATION: While the colors present on a single piece of tile will be indicative of the colors to be expected on the other tiles, the amount of color on each piece will vary significantly
- V4 = SUBSTANTIAL VARIATION: Random color differences from tile to tile, so that one tile may have totally different colors from that on other tiles. Thus, the final installation will be unique.
Prior to any installation, a range of tiles should be approved by the customer.
No claims for shade or texture variation will be honored after installation.
Please note shades of color are seen differently on computer monitors and therefore customers should request a sample
before making a final selection or purchase.