Flooring slabs / project supply
Plan large-format sintered stone floors around the real use zone, exact finish, module layout, substrate, joints and installation system—then align samples, quantities, packing and delivery with the project.
Direct answer / 01
Yes—when the selected product, finish and installed floor system are approved for the actual traffic and exposure.
Sintered stone can create broad, low-joint floor compositions in homes, hotels, retail interiors and public spaces. That category-level answer is only the beginning. A slab that is suitable for a dry residential living room is not automatically the correct finish for an entrance exposed to rain, a commercial kitchen, a pool transition or an exterior terrace.
Use this page for the commercial selection and supply process. For detailed high-traffic decisions, read our high-traffic sintered stone flooring specification guide.
Application fit / 02
The same visual can require different finishes, modules and installation details as it moves from a private dry room into an entrance, wet zone or exterior area.
Large modules can reduce visual interruption across living, dining and circulation zones. Plan thresholds, perimeter conditions, underfloor heating, cabinet locations and the direction of long patterns before finalizing the cut plan.
Entrances combine grit, water tracking, luggage wheels and concentrated footfall. The finish evidence, entrance matting, cleaning plan and replacement strategy matter as much as the slab appearance.
Display loads, trolley traffic, fast fit-out programmes and maintenance equipment should be included in the brief. Layout modules must coordinate storefront lines, columns, service covers and future tenant changes.
Low water absorption does not prove safe traction. Confirm the exact wet-area finish, test method, drainage, falls, cleaning residue and local requirements for the intended barefoot or footwear condition.
Review wheel loads, point loads, substrate deflection, acoustic requirements, joints and maintenance access. A documented floor assembly is more useful than selecting a thicker slab without system context.
Specify only a product, finish, thickness and installation system approved for the climate and exposure. Freeze-thaw, thermal cycling, drainage, UV, wind-driven rain and structural movement can change the correct solution.
Interior vs exterior / 03
| Decision | Interior flooring | Exterior or exposed flooring |
|---|---|---|
| Product approval | Confirm floor suitability for the expected traffic and substrate. | Confirm explicit exterior suitability for the exact SKU, finish and system. |
| Slip evidence | Match the test condition to dry, wet, barefoot or contamination exposure. | Include rain, drainage, debris, climate and maintenance conditions. |
| Substrate | Check flatness, curing, moisture, movement, heating and deflection. | Add falls, waterproofing/drainage, thermal cycling and exposure details. |
| Joint strategy | Coordinate structural, perimeter and field movement with the module layout. | Expect stronger temperature and moisture effects; follow the project engineer and system supplier. |
| Mock-up | Review color, joint appearance, lippage, cleanability and lighting. | Also review wet traction, drainage, edge conditions and weather exposure. |
Do not extend an interior approval to an exterior floor because the color name is the same. Confirm the exact product code, finish, technical data and installation assembly for each zone.
Specification gates / 04
Large-format work is less forgiving of an uneven or moving base. The responsible designer and installer should approve the complete build-up using the selected manufacturer's current instructions and local standards.
Approve the actual SKU and production finish. A finish name or visual texture cannot substitute for test evidence relevant to the intended traffic and contamination condition.
Choose the module and thickness with the substrate, use class, cut geometry, lifting equipment, access and installation team. There is no universal best flooring thickness.
Record flatness, strength, curing, residual moisture, cracks, heating, waterproofing and deflection before ordering. Large modules reveal deviations and cannot correct a moving substrate.
Use a system compatible with the slab, substrate and exposure. The approved method should achieve the required transfer and support to edges and corners without hidden voids.
Carry structural movement through the finish and coordinate perimeter, intermediate and field joints with the engineer, tile system supplier and local standard. Do not use a zero-joint layout.
Build a representative area using the proposed slab, adhesive, grout, joints and cleaning process. Approve appearance, lippage, soundness, traction and cleanability before full release.
For execution detail across floors, walls, countertops and facades, use the complete sintered stone installation guide. The project installer and system manufacturer remain responsible for the final method.
Project supply / 05
Funtek can help organize the material and supply brief. Final structural, slip, adhesive and installation approval remains with the responsible project professionals.
Send drawings or approximate areas, use zones, destination, programme and any finish reference. Separate dry, wet, entrance and exterior conditions.
We compare current designs, available formats and finishes with the intended use, pattern scale and information still required for technical approval.
Review the physical finish, full-slab image, module plan, batch information, cut direction, waste allowance and a site mock-up where performance is critical.
The quotation identifies material, quantity, processing, packing, delivery destination and exclusions. Crate order should reflect site access and installation sequence.
Flooring project enquiry
Share the floor plan, approximate area, dry/wet/exterior zones, destination and visual direction. We will organize a practical product, sample and quotation brief around the information available.
