Ensuring Quality That Speaks
Through Every Tile

At AQS, Decorative Tiles undergo rigorous testing — from raw materials to final finish.
Our quality control process ensures your walls reflect not just beauty, but trust

Decorative Tiles

Decorative tiles are crafted to elevate spaces with striking designs, textures, and finishes, making them ideal for residential interiors, luxury retail stores, and feature walls. Available in formats such as digital prints, 3D textures, embossed patterns, metallic finishes, and handcrafted effects, these tiles demand exceptional visual consistency and flawless execution.

We specialize in inspecting decorative tiles to ensure they meet the highest standards for design precision, print clarity, surface finish, and edge detailing. Given their purpose as visual focal points, even minor defects can compromise the intended aesthetic, making rigorous inspection essential for maintaining premium quality and customer satisfaction.

AQS Testing Parameters
AQS Inspection Process for
Decorative Tiles

We apply specialized inspection protocols to ensure every decorative tile meets precise design, print quality, and surface finish standards. Our meticulous checks safeguard against visual defects, ensuring flawless presentation and consistency across each piece.

Factory Visit &
Production Overview

We begin with:

  • Verifying the production quantity and variety against the order
  • Reviewing the different patterns or variants within a design set
  • Identifying material base (ceramic, porcelain) and finish type (matte, gloss, textured, metallic, etc.)

01

Warehouse &
Storage Check

We inspect:

  • Safe storage of fragile, high-value decorative tiles
  • Batch-wise segregation for mixed pattern sets
  • Condition of crates or boxes (to prevent edge/chip damage)

02

Random Sampling
(AQL Method)

We select tiles using AQL guidelines to ensure:

  • Coverage across all boxes and design variants
  • No cherry-picking of ideal samples
  • Equal representation of all elements in a tile set (for mural-style designs or themed panels)

03

Box Label &
Packaging Inspection

We check:

  • Product name and design code
  • Tile size, thickness, and surface type
  • Correct labeling of mix sets (if multiple patterns are included)
  • Proper branding or private label compliance (if applicable)

04

Internal Packing &
Tile Protection Check

Decorative tiles often include delicate surface elements. We verify:

  • Use of foam sheets or anti-scratch layers
  • Cardboard spacers between pieces
  • Corner protection or vacuum-sealed trays (for premium pieces)

05

Tile Laying &
Visual Assessment

Tiles are laid out on a flat surface or arranged vertically to simulate wall application. We inspect:

  • Design accuracy: placement, symmetry, pattern alignment
  • Color consistency : within sets and across batches
  • Print sharpness : (in digital printed or photo-based tiles)
  • Texture uniformity : in 3D or embossed finishes
  • Gloss level : consistency for metallic or reflective tiles
  • Surface flaws: pinholes, dull spots, glaze bubbles, or stains
  • Edge finish: smoothness, chipping, and proper cutting (especially in laser-cut or waterjet decorative tiles)

For multiple-pattern panels, we check tile-to-tile alignment to ensure seamless design continuation.

06

Master Sample / Artwork
Reference Comparison

If the client has provided a master tile or approved artwork, we compare it with production tiles to verify:

  • Design match (including theme, colors, layout)
  • Glaze texture and finish
  • Size and print positioning accuracy

This ensures the slabs align with client expectations for project installation.

07

Technical &
Dimensional Testing

Using multiple-point measurements, we check:

  • Size & Diagonal Accuracy (ISO 10545-2)
  • Flatness & Warpage (ISO 10545-2)
  • Water Absorption (ISO 10545-3)
  • Breaking Strength / Durability Check (ISO 10545-4)
  • Stain & Chemical Resistance (ISO 10545-13 / 14)

08

Set Arrangement &
Panel Matching Check

If the tiles are part of a theme-based mural or multi-piece layout, we check:

  • Correct sequence/order
  • Continuity of design from tile to tile
  • Alignment of edge-to-edge artwork

This step is especially important in luxury retail, hotel lobby, or feature wall projects where mismatched panels can ruin the installation.

09

Final Inspection Report &
Recommendations

Your inspection report will include:

  • Close-up images of artistic defects (e.g., misprint, glaze unevenness, edge chipping)
  • Technical test results (size, flatness, absorption)
  • Visual remarks (color variance, surface sheen, design gaps)
  • Final status: Pass, Conditional, or Re-inspection Suggested

Report delivered within 24 hours of inspection.

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Why AQS for Decorative Tile Inspections?

Decorative tiles are more than just functional — they define the visual appeal of luxury interiors, retail spaces, and feature walls. Even minor defects like misprints, shade mismatches, or alignment issues can undermine the intended design impact and client satisfaction.

At AQS, we meticulously inspect decorative tiles to ensure flawless visual precision, technical consistency, and installation readiness. Our comprehensive checks identify surface defects, verify design alignment, and confirm uniformity across sets, safeguarding the aesthetic integrity of every visual space and maintaining your brand’s reputation for quality.

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