Ask for identified slab images and a piece layout showing joins, visible edges and orientation. For a bookmatched design, confirm the actual face references and arrangement. Approving a small sample alone does not approve how a whole island or wall will look.
| Record | What to make explicit |
|---|---|
| Slab identity | Link each full-face image to a slab or production reference. Keep the proposed cutting area visible on the same record. |
| Finished-piece map | Give each finished piece a reference and location. Mark its visible face, front edge and orientation in the room. |
| Pattern relationship | Describe the intended result: independent pieces, flowing direction or a specific bookmatch. Request a layout that shows that choice. |
| Joins and returns | Show where adjacent pieces meet and how an island side or wall return relates to the main face. Keep visual and technical reviews distinct. |
| Change control | If slabs, dimensions or piece positions change, review the affected layout again. Do not transfer an old visual decision to a new arrangement. |
Take this into your next conversation.
- Save the referenced full-slab images.
- Identify the pieces and visible directions on one plan.
- Record the agreed joins and pattern relationship.
- Date the visual decision and retain superseded versions.