The Matcha Material Library.
This isn't just a catalog—it's a specification database built on 35 years of distribution expertise. Every material is backed by verified technical attributes.
Ceramic Tile
Clay-based body fired at lower temperatures than porcelain. Ideal for walls and light residential floors where color and glaze variety are priorities.
Key Applications
- Interior Walls
- Residential Bath Floors
- Kitchen Backsplashes
Budget-conscious, vast color/glaze options, easier to cut.
Not for commercial floors, not frost-resistant, lower impact resistance.
Attribute Schema
Verified Data Points in Matcha
| Attribute | Verification Class | Reference Value |
|---|---|---|
| PEI Rating | Wear rating | 1 to 3 |
| Water Absorption | ASTM C373 | 3%–10% |
| Breaking Strength | lbf | 150–250 |
| Variation | Shade | V1–V4 |
| Lead Time | Live Verified | Live API Only |
ASTM C373, C648, ANSI A137.1 compliant data structuring.
Queryable by ceramic specific constraints in Zen Search.
Porcelain Tile
High-density, fine-particle clay body fired at >2200°F. The industry standard for commercial traffic and high-performance wet areas.
Key Applications
- Commercial Floors
- Wet Areas/Pools
- Exterior Facades
- Large Format Slabs
Extremely durable, frost-resistant, through-body color options.
Harder to cut, higher installation cost for large format.
Attribute Schema
Verified Data Points in Matcha
| Attribute | Verification Class | Reference Value |
|---|---|---|
| PEI Rating | Wear rating | 4 to 5 |
| Water Absorption | ANSI rated | ≤0.5% |
| Breaking Strength | lbf | 250–600+ |
| Frost Resistant | ASTM C1026 | Yes |
| Lead Time | Live Verified | Live API Only |
ASTM C373, C648, ANSI A137.1 compliant data structuring.
Queryable by porcelain specific constraints in Zen Search.
Natural Stone
Quarried materials including Marble, Granite, Limestone, and Slate. Every slab brings inherent variation and distinctive character.
Key Applications
- Luxury Residential
- Lobbies
- Countertops
- Exterior Cladding
Unique aesthetics, increases property value, ages with character.
Requires sealing, acid-sensitive, higher maintenance, batch-sensitive.
Attribute Schema
Verified Data Points in Matcha
| Attribute | Verification Class | Reference Value |
|---|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | Scratch | 3 to 7 |
| Water Absorption | Requires seal | Variable |
| Flexural Strength | PSI | 1000+ |
| Variation | Substantial | V3–V4 |
| Lead Time | Live Verified | Live API Only |
ASTM C373, C648, ANSI A137.1 compliant data structuring.
Queryable by stone specific constraints in Zen Search.
How Matcha Structures Data.
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Supply Chain Live
SKU-locked references to manufacturer availability, lead times (verified <30 days), and shipping origins.
Technical Schema
Verified performance ratings (PEI, Water Absorption, DCOF) mapped to ANSI and ASTM standards.
Installation Logic
Detailed requirements for substrates, adhesives, joint widths, and movement joints per TCNA guidelines.
Stop Guessing.
Start Specifying.
"Show me porcelain tile, 24×24 or larger, DCOF ≥0.50 wet, light gray, available within 8 weeks."