FAQ · Factory Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers about tile trim samples, MOQ, lead times, OEM/ODM customization, materials, finishes, quality checks, and wholesale order support.

Ordering & Samples

What is your Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)?

MOQ depends on material. Reference MOQ: aluminum from 1,000 pieces, stainless steel from 500 pieces, solid brass from 200 pieces, and PVC from 2,000 pieces. Final MOQ may vary by profile type, finish, packaging, and customization details.

Do you provide samples?

Yes. Standard samples are available for checking profile, material, surface finish, and overall quality before placing a bulk order. Standard samples are free for regular items. You cover the shipping cost. Custom sample cost is confirmed by profile, tooling, and finish.

How long does it take to prepare samples?

Standard samples are ready within 7 days. Custom samples usually take 7 to 10 days. For new tooling or special finishes, timing is confirmed after drawing review.

What is the typical bulk production lead time?

Bulk production usually takes 20–30 days after order confirmation. The exact lead time depends on material, profile type, finish, order quantity, packaging requirements, and production schedule.

What are your payment and trade terms?

We support common international trade terms including EXW, FOB, and CIF. Specific payment terms, delivery terms, and shipping details can be confirmed according to your order and destination.

Custom Tile Trim / OEM

Do you offer OEM/ODM tile trim services?

Yes. NIUYUAN Metal supports OEM/ODM tile trim orders, including profile adjustment, CAD drawing support, mold/tooling development, finish or color matching, sampling, mass production, and private label packaging.

Can you make tile trim based on my drawing or sample?

Yes. You can send us drawings, samples, photos, or detailed specifications. Our team can help review the profile structure, dimensions, material, finish, and production feasibility before sampling or bulk production.

Do I need to make a new mold for custom tile trim?

Not always. We will first check whether an existing mold or similar profile option can match your requirement. NIUYUAN Metal has 3000+ existing mold/profile options for tile trim products, which may help reduce development cost and sampling time for selected orders.

Can you provide private label packaging?

Yes. We can support private label packaging, including logo, label, barcode, carton information, and other packaging details for brands, importers, distributors, and retail channel orders.

Can you customize color, size, finish, or profile shape?

Yes. We can support customization for profile shape, length, width, height, material, surface finish, color, packaging, and label requirements. Final feasibility depends on the selected material, profile structure, finish process, and order quantity.

Materials, Finishes & Sizes

What tile trim materials do you produce?

Our main tile trim product lines include Aluminum Tile Trim, Stainless Steel Tile Trim, Solid Brass Tile Trim, and PVC Tile Trim. We also support selected matching accessories such as corners, end caps, connectors, and transition-related profiles.

What stainless steel grades are available?

For stainless steel tile trim, we mainly supply 304 and 316 stainless steel. Grade selection depends on the application environment, corrosion resistance requirements, and buyer specifications.

Are your brass tile trims solid brass?

Yes. Our brass tile trim products are made from solid brass, not brass-finish aluminum or stainless steel. Available finishes may include natural brass, brushed brass, antique brass, satin brass, and mirror brass depending on the order requirement.

What finishes and colors can you supply?

We support a wide range of surface finish options, including anodized, brushed, polished, matte, powder coated, PVD color, electroplated, wood grain effect, marble effect, and custom color options where applicable. Finish availability depends on the material, profile, and order details.

Can you make custom lengths or special sizes?

Yes. Standard and custom sizes can be discussed according to your market requirements. For non-standard lengths, profile dimensions, or special tolerances, we recommend sending drawings or samples for review before quotation.

Quality, Documents & Inspection

How do you check tile trim quality before shipment?

Tile trim orders are checked through practical inspection points before packing and shipment, including material inspection, dimension and profile checks, surface and finish inspection, packing inspection, and inspection records where required.

Can you provide quality or compliance documents?

Yes. ISO 9001 certificate, SGS Supplier Assessment Report, and CE / RoHS documents for main product lines are provided on request. Scope for other documents is confirmed by the specific product and order.

Can we arrange inspection before shipment?

Every bulk order includes a pre-shipment report: measured-dimension photos, surface close-ups, packaging and loading photos, and a 30-second loading video with the container number. SGS or your appointed third party is welcome for on-site inspection. Confirm inspection requirements before the shipment schedule is finalized.

Do you check packaging before shipment?

Yes. We check packing method, labels, cartons, quantity, and basic export packaging details before shipment. For private label or retail channel orders, packaging artwork and label information should be confirmed before mass production.

How do you keep repeat orders consistent with the first batch?

Through sealed samples. After you approve the sample, 3 sealed samples are made from the same batch: 1 goes to you, 2 stay in our factory for 2 years from your last repeat order. Repeat production and QC are compared against the sealed sample for color and surface, so later batches match the one you approved.

What happens if there is a problem when the goods arrive?

Report within 30 days of arrival with photos or videos and the carton shipping mark. We compare the claim against your sealed sample and QC records. Confirmed factory defects are covered by replacement in your next order or a credit against your next order, whichever you choose. Installation damage, misuse, and improper storage are not covered.

Factory, Shipping & Business Model

Do you sell directly to homeowners?

No. NIUYUAN Metal is a factory-based wholesale tile trim manufacturer. We mainly serve brands, importers, distributors, retail channels, and project-based buyers. We do not focus on direct-to-consumer retail orders.

Where is your factory located?

Our factory is located in Foshan, Guangdong, China. NIUYUAN Metal has operated its own production workshop since 2012, with a 31,706 m² factory area and 250+ employees.

What is your monthly production capacity?

Our monthly capacity is over 2M+ pieces across tile trim products. Actual capacity depends on material, profile type, finish, order quantity, packaging requirements, and production schedule.

Do you have experience with export orders?

Yes. NIUYUAN Metal has supported export orders since 2012 and runs an 11-person foreign trade team to support inquiry follow-up, quotation, order coordination, packaging communication, and export documentation where required.

Can you help with shipping arrangements?

Yes. We can coordinate shipment based on your selected trade terms such as EXW, FOB, or CIF. Final freight, port, and delivery details should be confirmed according to destination, order volume, and shipping schedule.

Need help confirming your tile trim order details?

Send your profile, material, size, finish, quantity, and packaging requirements. Our sales team will help you confirm samples, lead time, and quotation details.

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