Overly Busy Pattern
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Stone pattern considered excessively dense or visually active. In trade it also appears as Trop chargé (French). Attested most in Morocco.
Also called
Market names in other languages — this page is English. Chips are also-called, not a language switch.
Used with
Quality grade is the commercial selection or grade buyers specify for color consistency and visible defects. Naming bands vary by factory.
First quality is a top commercial selection grade: tighter color and fewer visible defects than commercial or lower grades. Naming varies by factory, but buyers treat it as the primary grade. Spanish: primera or primera calidad; Turkish: 1. sınıf.
Commercial grade is a broader selection grade that allows more color variation and visible defects than first quality. Factories and buyers use it for economy projects. Spanish: comercial or calidad comercial.
Material selection within medium color tones. It is a selection or quality grade buyers specify.
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.
Premium grade is a high commercial selection band above standard/commercial. Used in offers for tighter aesthetics; always pair with finish, thickness, and size.
Standard commercial stone quality grade. It is a selection or quality grade buyers specify.
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.
Medium or mid-range commercial quality grade. It is a selection or quality grade buyers specify.
Second choice is a mid commercial selection grade below first/premium bands. Factories define bands differently; confirm with photos.
Third choice is a lower commercial selection grade allowing more color variation and defects. Naming varies by factory; still specify finish and size.
Light-medium selection is a commercial color band spanning light and medium tones—common on travertine. Factories define bands differently; confirm with photos.
Light-colored stone grade or selection. It is a selection or quality grade buyers specify.
Mixed selection is a commercial grade that blends colors or quality bands in one lot. Used when buyers accept variation; confirm with photos and sample approval.
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.
Light selection is a commercial color band for lighter stone tones. Used on travertine and other materials; not a finish or thickness code.
See also
How the trade says it
Surface forms by market language. English UI · multi-market names.
frFrench market names
| Term | Markets | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| Trop chargé | MA×1 | ×1 |
- MA×1
FAQ
About market forms in a country — answers in English.
What does "Trop chargé" mean in Morocco?fr
"Trop chargé" is a French market form used in Morocco for Overly Busy Pattern. Stone pattern considered excessively dense or visually active. In trade it also appears as Trop chargé (French). Attested most in Morocco.
MA · FR market form · ×1
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