Buying marble from Turkey is not difficult. Getting exactly the slabs you approved, cut exactly as drawn, without flying out three times, is where most projects need help. That is what technical support on the ground is for.
Who needs it
- Architects and interior designers in the UK and the US specifying bookmatched walls, feature floors or statement pieces in Turkish marble
- Fabricators and stone companies buying slabs or cut-to-size work from Turkish factories
- Kitchen and bathroom companies ordering countertops, vanity tops and panels produced in Turkey
- Contractors and developers managing phased supply where tone and dimensions must stay consistent
What usually goes wrong at a distance
Most problems are not about the stone itself. They come from information lost between the design team and the factory floor:
- Slabs that do not match the approved sample, or a bookmatch sequence broken by a missing slab
- Drawings read differently in the factory, especially edges, cut-outs and joint positions
- Thickness, finish or flatness outside tolerance, discovered only on site
- Chips and cracks caused by weak crating
- Late, unclear updates on production progress
What technical support covers
| Stage | What we do | What you receive |
|---|---|---|
| Sourcing | Find marbles and factories that fit the design, quantity and budget | Shortlist with supplier comparison and samples |
| Slab selection | Review blocks and slabs in the yard, film and photograph them | Numbered slab register and approval sheet |
| Technical review | Check drawings against slab sizes, veining and fabrication limits | Comments, query log and shop drawings |
| Bookmatch and layout | Plan vein flow and piece positions on the photographed slabs | Slab layout drawings for approval |
| Production | Follow cutting and fabrication in the factory | Progress reports with photos |
| Quality control | Inspect dimensions, finish, edges and numbering before packing | Inspection report with measurements and photos |
| Logistics | Supervise crating, marking and loading with your forwarder | Packing list and loading documentation |
You can use the full sequence, or bring us in for one stage, for example slab selection only or a pre-packing inspection on an order you placed yourself.
How remote slab selection works
- You send the brief: stone, finish, thickness, quantities and drawings or a sketch.
- We visit factories and yards and shortlist blocks and slabs that fit.
- You review numbered photos and video, often on a live video call from the yard.
- Approved slabs are reserved and registered by number, so they cannot be swapped.
- For bookmatched work, we lay out the pieces on the slab photos so you approve the vein flow before cutting.
See our slab inspection checklist for what we check at this stage.
Shop drawings and fabrication details
Our background is in stone fabrication and technical drawing, so we read architectural sets the way a factory does. We prepare or review shop drawings with piece numbering, joints, edge profiles, cut-outs and fixing details, and the design team keeps final approval. Our guide on reading a stone shop drawing explains what to look for when you approve one.
Time zones and communication
Turkey is on UTC+3 all year. That puts us two hours ahead of the UK in summer and three in winter, and seven to eight hours ahead of New York. In practice, UK clients get same-day answers, and US clients wake up to the day's photos and reports from the factory.
All communication, drawings and reports are in English, with imperial units on request for US projects.
How to brief us
- Architectural drawings or sketches
- Approximate quantities in m² or sq ft
- Preferred stone and finish, or reference images
- Project location and required delivery date
- Your specification and any required test standards (ASTM or EN)
Marble Technic is a technical and procurement team based in Turkey, working for clients in the UK, the US and internationally. See how a project runs or browse the catalogue.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I select marble slabs in Turkey without travelling?
- Yes. Slabs can be reviewed through numbered photos, video and live video calls from the yard, then reserved by slab number so the approved slabs are the ones cut and shipped.
- Do you only work on full projects?
- No. You can use the full service from sourcing to shipment, or a single stage such as slab selection, shop drawing review or a pre-packing inspection.
- Can you work with my existing supplier in Turkey?
- Yes. We can review drawings, follow production and inspect material at a factory you have already chosen.
- Do you provide drawings in imperial units for US projects?
- Yes. Drawings and reports can be prepared in inches and feet on request.
Questions about your projectinfo@marbletechnic.com
Related material: Turkish Marble
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