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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Apologies, meant to say Daltile.

The point on New Ravenna is that unless it’s a loo or you’re building in Portugal, it’s too much.[/quote]

I don't think you know what it is or aren't familiar with it. It isn't painted and I am not sure what lead has to do with it. Have you specified it? Seen it in person, even? Of course editorials are ridiculous and splashy, but it has very high end neutrals. And they are extremely high quality and extremely expensive. And no designer is going to sell it at cost to a client. Also, no designer is going to order tile from Amazon or online without viewing the lot or having a trusted rep view it for them, to ensure the veining and defects and colors and everything is as it should be (in general, and for the particular client).

https://newravenna.com/about/as-seen-in/[/quote]

You are being purposely obtuse.

The highest quality normal use tile (vs. accent like New Ravenna or Daltike which has lead in at least one glaze) can be purchased by a consumer directly. Top manufacturers do offer a discount, Porcelanosa famously twice a year at 40%. Designers don’t like them because they don’t get a better discount. Places like that will make sure your tile comes from the same lot, it’s not even a question. They also sell everything else from bathtubs to towel holders to mirrors. All at 40% off.

Amazon will sell you the top German faucets showers etc you could get up charged for at better price and on demand delivery.

For anything else, one can work directly with the manufacturer. If a designer does not pass on their trade discount, let alone up charges for good included in their designs, they are suspect and most intelligent people will not work with them.

There are many fee structures. The best one, the high designer use, is a flat fee for services plus sometimes % of goods BUT that typically high amount is offset by a trade discount being passed on to the consumer for those goods.

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