Shade variation

Shading

Shading

Shading

Shading

Shading

Gloss Meter

Gloss Variation

Gloss Variation

Gloss Meter

Gloss Variation

Shading and Variation (Natural Stone & Tile)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Shading and variation describe visual differences in color, tone, veining, pattern, or surface character between individual pieces of natural stone or tile. These differences occur because natural stone forms through geological processes that create non-uniform mineral patterns, while manufactured tile may vary due to raw materials, glazing, printing, and kiln firing behavior. As a result, individual pieces within the same product selection may not appear identical when installed. Evaluation focuses on determining whether the observed appearance falls within the expected variation range for the

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