Specification Review & Consultation

Ensure Design Intent. Reduce Risk. Deliver Confidently.

At Creative Materials, we understand that product specifications are more than just part of the design process—they reflect your vision and credibility as a design professional. Our Specification Review and Consultation Services are tailored to meet the complex needs of commercial interior designers and architects working in fast-paced project environments where aesthetics, performance, and timelines must align.

Why Specification Review Matters in Commercial Design

When you specify tile and surface materials, every detail matters—from slip resistance and colorfastness to lead times and long-term durability. But product performance doesn’t always meet expectations, especially when substitutions are made without oversight or when jobsite realities interfere with installation.

That’s where our team comes in.

We collaborate with you to ensure your specifications are technically sound, visually aligned with your design goals, and achievable within your project’s constraints.

Our Process: More Than a Double-Check

We go beyond the basics of checking product data. Our Specification Review & Consultation process includes:

Project-Specific Review: We evaluate your spec package within the context of your unique project—industry, budget, timeline, and technical demands.
Product Suitability Confirmation: We assess whether the selected tile or surface is appropriate for the intended use and environment (e.g. wet areas, high-traffic zones, exterior applications).
Alternatives & VE Guidance: When budget constraints hit or lead times shift, we can proactively offer value-engineered alternatives that maintain design integrity.
Substitution Defense: We arm you with product performance comparisons and documentation that supports your specification against unapproved substitutions.
Installation & Technical Support: From setting materials to layout patterns and transitions, we identify risks early and offer guidance to reduce install complications.

Commercial Projects, Back by a Team That Knows Tile

Creative Materials is a supplier—not a manufacturer—which means our consultation is based on what’s best for your project, not our product. Our Quality Assurance & Technical and Design Services teams includes experts in tile standards, performance testing, and application-specific product pairing, and we work across national supply programs and niche markets every day.

From Planet Fitness to multi-family residential developers, we’ve helped design professionals ensure that their surface specs hold up—on paper and in the real world.

Start With a Quick Review

Send us your specification documents or early concepts, and we’ll connect you with a dedicated team member for a free initial consultation.

✅ PDF Specification Review
✅ Drawings & Layout Review
✅ Product Submittal Feedback
✅ Lead Time & Stocking Availability