Selection Grades

Clean Vein

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Stone vein containing minimal impurities or discoloration. Factories publish their own grade bands; names are not universal standards.

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Quality Grade

Quality grade is commercial language for selection bands controlling color, veins, and defects. Always interpret against the selling factory’s rules.

First Quality

First quality is a top commercial selection label for cleaner background and tighter pattern control. Supplier-specific—never assume equivalence across factories.

Commercial Grade

Commercial grade is a mid selection band aimed at larger projects with acceptable variation at volume. Price/look trade-off; approve range samples before full production.

Medium Tone

Material selection within medium color tones. Factories publish their own grade bands; names are not universal standards.

First Choice Grade

First choice is a premium commercial selection grade with tighter color and fewer visible defects than commercial bands. Naming varies by factory; still specify finish and size.

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Premium Grade

Premium grade is a marketing quality band above standard for tighter color control or special lots. Definitions are supplier-specific—never assume inter-factory equivalence.

Premium

Standard Quality

Standard commercial stone quality grade. Factories publish their own grade bands; names are not universal standards.

A1 Quality Grade

A1 quality is a top commercial selection label used by some factories for premium stone. Interpret against the supplier’s grade chart; not a universal standard.

A1

Medium Grade

Medium grade is a mid-range commercial quality band between first/premium and economy. Supplier-defined—approve range samples before volume.

Medium

Second Choice

Second choice is a lower commercial band with more natural marks or color variation than first choice. Useful for less visible zones when acceptance rules are explicit.

Second Choice

Third Choice

Third choice is a lower commercial selection grade allowing more color variation and defects. Naming varies by factory; still specify finish and size.

Third Choice

Light Medium Selection

Light-medium selection is a commercial color band spanning light and medium tones—common on travertine. Factories define bands differently; confirm with photos.

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Light Color Selection

Light-colored stone grade or selection. Factories publish their own grade bands; names are not universal standards.

Mixed Selection

Mixed selection combines multiple factory quality bands in one shipment or area. Risk of shade bands—only use with deliberate blend plans and buyer approval.

Mix

Standard Rustic Mix Travertine

Standard rustic mix travertine is a mixed-color commercial travertine grade marketed as rustic/rustique mix. Variation is expected; fill and finish still need ordering.

Rustic Mix

Light Selection

Light selection is a commercial color band for lighter stone tones—common on travertine and beige limestone. Not a finish; still pair with cut, fill, and thickness specs.

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esWhat does "veta limpia" mean in Guatemala?

"veta limpia" is a Spanish market form used in Guatemala for Clean Vein. Stone vein containing minimal impurities or discoloration. Factories publish their own grade bands; names are not universal standards.

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