Building product samples are essential to an architect's workflow.
However, they can be a frustrating challenge to source. Obtaining samples as an architect can require hours, if not days or weeks, of looking up manufacturer websites, finding a local representative, comparing shipping timelines, and more.
The worst part is that the task is so large – often there are thousands of products specified in a single project – that it can become a nuisance to whoever is assigned the fateful task of requesting samples.
While there's no secret weapon for eliminating this challenge altogether, here is an index of some top building product manufacturers who all offer samples on the same sample platform Swatchbox – which means you can request them all at once and get them in one box just a couple of days later.
Building Product Manufacturers with Fast and Free Samples
- Alside Samples
- AZEK Samples
- Accoya Samples
- Armortex Samples
- Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions Samples
- BEHR Samples
- Catalina Products International Samples
- ClarkDietrich® Samples
- Durasein Samples
- Durat Samples
- elementAl Samples
- Focal Point Samples
- FreeAxez Samples
- Georgia-Pacific Samples
- GEOS Recycled Glass Surfaces Samples
- Key Resin Samples
- MP Global Samples
- NSS - Natural Stone Solutions Samples
- OCL Architectural Lighting Samples
- Organoid Natural Surface Samples
- PaperStone Samples
- PPG Paints Samples
- Polyflor Inc. Samples
- Proflex Samples
- Southern Luxe Flooring Samples
- TimberTech Samples
- Trex Samples
- Wausau Tile Samples
- Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions Samples
Alside Samples
Alside represents over seven decades of inspired innovation. Founded in 1947, Alside is a leading manufacturer of vinyl siding and accessories and vinyl windows and patio doors for the residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. Additionally, as demonstrated with its ASCEND Composite Cladding, Alside innovates with new solutions to meet the demands of the market. With headquarters in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Alside has more than 3,000 employees in its seven manufacturing facilities (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; West Salem, Ohio; Ennis, Texas; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Kinston, N.C.; Fife, Wash.; and Yuma, Ariz.). Alside products are distributed to licensed professional remodeling contractors and home builders through our network of more than 100 Alside Supply Centers and select independent distributors across the country. A division of Associated Materials, LLC, Alside is a recognized leader in the home improvement industry and a charter member of the Vinyl Siding Institute, as well as a member of the American Association of Architects, the National Association of Home Builders, and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
AZEK Building Products Samples
AZEK Building Products, a leading manufacturer of premium outdoor products, including Decking, Railing, Trim, Moulding, and Pavers. AZEK Exteriors Trim is made of cellular PVC that resists the tests of time and weather. We have the best high-performance trim product on the market. Choose from our inspired collection of trim products, many available in two finishes, to add elegant details in a variety of applications. AZEK TimberTech Decking is artfully engineered to look like real wood. We have the widest selection of colors and textures available, and our boards simply last longer and stay cooler compared to the competition. Backed by 30-year & lifetime warranties, and moisture-resistant capping, your deck will continue to look beautiful for as long as you own your home. AZEK TimberTech Railing is the first thing neighbors see when they peek over the fence to check out your new premium composite decking being installed. Every deck needs great railing — they just go together. TimberTech scientifically engineers stunning railing options that are not only safe and sturdy but also complement homes of all styles. From sleek, modern lines to striking, traditional silhouettes, each railing makes a statement. Backed by a 25-Year Limited Warranty and rigorously tested to ensure each rail system is as safe as it is stunning.
Accoya Samples
Accsys is a fast growing business with a purpose: Changing wood to change the world. We combine chemistry, technology and ingenuity to make high performance wood products that are extremely durable and stable, opening new opportunities for the built environment. By doing so, we give the world a choice to build sustainably. We transform fast-growing, certified sustainable wood into a building material with characteristics that match or better those of man-made, intensely resource-depleting and heavily carbon-polluting alternatives. Our products – Accoya® and Tricoya® – not only compete on performance, but also benefit the circular economy, locking away carbon for years, and are sourced from completely sustainable forests. Our proprietary acetylation process boosts the already naturally occurring acetyl content of wood and by doing so, reduces the ability of the wood to absorb water, rendering it more dimensionally stable and, because it is no longer easily digestible, extremely durable. We are committed to a more sustainable world, and use abundantly available wood sources certified sustainable by the FSC® or other, similarly reputable and internationally-recognized organisations. Accsys’ products fit perfectly in the bio-cycle of the circular economy, with Accoya being Cradle to Cradle Certified™ at the Gold level and Platinum for Material Health. We execute our strategy to fulfill our business potential in our markets, guided by our values and with our commitment to sustainability at heart.
Armortex Samples
Armortex® has been manufacturing Bullet, Blast and Forced Entry Resistant products for more than thirty years. Our product line includes Armortex® brand fiberglass composite panels, glass, and containment glazing, fixed windows and transaction windows, pass-through transaction equipment (drawers, hoppers, dip trays), speakers, gun ports, gun lockers and man traps. We also fabricate wood and hollow metal doors, as well as aluminum storefront systems and related security equipment. Armortex® products are widely used in courtrooms, government and corporate offices, banks, convenience stores, police stations, military bases, check cashing facilities, cashier booths, prisons and any place where ballistic and attack resistant products are required. U.S. Dept of State FE/BR thermally broken aluminum windows and steel doors are also available. Through our ISO 9001 quality management system we design and build quality products that protect lives. Our bullet, blast, and forced entry resistant products are available worldwide, direct from Armortex®. Please contact us for complete information.
Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions Samples
Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial ceiling, wall, and installation system solutions, with the broadest portfolio of standard, custom, and one-of-a-kind solutions in the industry and the largest choice of sustainable and acoustical options. Now, the new 24/7 Defend™ family of solutions help contribute to cleaner, quieter, sustainable, healthier spaces, including improved indoor air quality.
BEHR Samples
BEHR carries a full line of Architectural and Professional Grade Paints, Primers, and specialty products designed to meet the demands of all types of construction and project conditions. Over 40 of our BEHR and KILZ products have achieved the UL Environmental GREENGUARD and the prestigious GREENGUARD Gold Product Certification. Our GREENGUARD Gold Certified products are approved by Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) for K-12 schools. Many BEHR products qualify for the USGBC’s LEED v.9 and LEED v.4, for Healthcare, the NAHB Green Building Guidelines and Green Globe; they also meet the requirements of many other building codes, standards and specifications.
Catalina Products International Samples
Catalina Products International is a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality flooring materials. Our focus is providing the commercial space with first-class hospitality and superior goods. Through diligent work directly with the manufacturing process and hand-picking our product line, we’re able to provide a portfolio that gives solutions to modern-day problems. What’s on your floor?
Catalina Products International Samples
ClarkDietrich® Samples
ClarkDietrich® Building Systems offers a comprehensive lineup of steel construction products and services across the United States and abroad. Using cold-formed steel, we manufacture innovative products for interior framing, interior finishing, exterior framing, floor and roof framing, as well as clips, connectors, metal lath, barrier mesh and accessories.
Durasein Samples
We’re Durasein, the solid surface people. We’ve been in the manufacturing game for a while now, 21 years to be exact. It’s safe to say that we know this industry like the back of our hand. Since our production team has turned solid surface into an exact science, we have the opportunity to focus on more important things: our creatives! Our entire brand is dedicated to serving the architects, designers, and fabricators that fuel our industry. We’re not here to oversell or overpromise, just fellow creatives on a mission to see creativity flow! We’re more than just a solid surface manufacturer – we’re creative partners. Whether it’s information, customization or advice – our team is here to help you do your best work.
Durat Samples
Durat solid surface offers the most extensive color palette on the market with 70 standard options, and up to 720 base colors. Durat is used to create seamless, easily cleaned surfaces for countertops, furniture, casework, and integrated sinks. Durat has up to 28% recycled content, and is fully recyclable, making it a great option for designs where circularity is a priority.
elementAl Samples
elementAl surfaces take plastic and metal from the post-industrial waste stream and meld them together into a stunning, easily machined surface that not only performs well, but offers a seamless solution to an industry problem of recycling.
Focal Point Samples
FOCAL POINT is a Chicago-based architectural lighting manufacturer. We focus on creating great luminaire designs that stand the test of time – with beautifully simple forms and optimal illumination to comfortably define a space. We believe great lighting isn’t just about meeting technical requirements, but creating a more beautiful, functional environment. Our specification grade luminaires go beyond illumination, connecting people to their environment through smart building management. We provide the broadest offering of connected luminaires in the industry, integrating with several whole building lighting control systems to save energy, reduce costs and improve occupants' well-being.
FreeAxez Samples
For over 25 years FreeAxez has pioneered simplifying the flexible work environment in a broad range of spaces including offices, laboratories, broadcast studios, airports, control rooms, etc., around the world. Its patented flagship product, Gridd, provides buildings the ability to route and hide all information cables in an accessible and adaptable, low-profile, all-steel structure right under their feet. This tool-free installation can also distribute electrical energy using Gridd Power - a modular 50-amp electrical power bus system. Using the Gridd Mobile augmented reality app, technicians and facility teams can view cable layouts through the flooring, allowing for quick changes and modifications. Gridd is: Made in the USA, UL listed in the US & Canada, GreenSpec listed, and meets the requirements of IAPMO Uniform ES, ASHRAE 90.1, USGBC, the IBC, ASTM E84, and ISO 9001:2015. FreeAxez provides complete design assistance with installation plans for Gridd, Gridd Power, and cable infrastructure. Integrated, modular, and accessible – that's Gridd.
Georgia-Pacific Samples
Georgia-Pacific Building Products has a legacy of creating strong, durable, sustainable building materials from exterior sheathing products to drywall in walls and ceilings to industry leading roof products and supporting products from lumber to subfloors to fire doors. We help members of the building community build quality commercial and residential construction projects all over the world. GP Building Products is the largest producer of structural wood panels (plywood and OSB) in North America and is a leading producer of gypsum building products, lumber and composite panels. We support commercial and residential architects, designers, building material dealers, contractors and builders with tools, education and supporting resources that help the building community advance their knowledge, hone their craft, and make the best product decisions for their projects.
GEOS Recycled Glass Surfaces Samples
With a carefully chosen mix of pre-and post-consumer recycled glass, GEOS Surfaces are a unique surface of superior strength and remarkable beauty. It is a non-porous, durable material that performs, fabricates, and installs like engineered stone. Combined with proprietary resin binders, GEOS Recycled Glass Surfaces do not require sealing. GEOS is available in several unique color combinations and is suitable for both commercial and residential applications.
GEOS Recycled Glass Surfaces Samples
Key Resin Samples
Key Resin Company offers the industry experience and product quality to meet the demands of your specific polymer flooring and coating needs. Since 1993, we have been setting the standard for resinous flooring systems in the industry by providing a variety of durable, dependable solutions for a variety of unique applications.
MP Global Samples
Strong, Midwestern American values are still the backbone of how we operate our business. We exhibit a strong-will to win in the marketplace and in every aspect of our business. We provide outstanding products and unsurpassed service that, together, deliver premium value to our customers. From Day One, our plan has been simple: "Take what no one wants anymore and recycle it into something that provides high performance and value." 20 years later, with this mindset and our unique, patented manufacturing process, MP Global Products produces high-performing products made primarily from recycled materials. We are all in this together. Our success depends on the unique contributions of all our employees and business partners. We do this by meeting commitments, being reliable, and making continuous, innovative improvements. We are committed to the success of our team worldwide.
NSS - Natural Stone Solutions Samples
Natural Stone Thin Veneer: NSS products are made from the world’s premier building material, real natural stone. We artfully transform quarried stone into precisely finished thin profiles which allow for the creation of truly distinctive designs. But why Natural Stone? First, aesthetics: no two natural stone veneers look the same. Natural stone textures and tonal variations are literally thousands of years in the making, which means each completed project is one of-a-kind. Second, it's earth-friendly: natural stone is pure. It comes straight from the earth whether it’s fieldstone or quarried. Next, it's low maintenance: natural stone veneer requires very little maintenance after installation and it can withstand harsh weather conditions. It also has very simple installation: natural stone veneer can be placed directly over bricks or other rigid structures. Finally, it can be applied in interior and exterior applications: natural thin stone can enhance both interior and exterior projects. Whether a hotel lobby remodel, a custom residential fireplace or the exterior of a new corporate headquarters – natural stone veneer provides a stunning solution. Since April 2021, the NSS – Natural Stone Solutions brand has been part of the Outdoor Living Supply LLC family of companies.
NSS - Natural Stone Solutions Samples
OCL Architectural Lighting Samples
OCL is one with the design community. We provide thoughtful solutions that deliver artistry in light. Driven by passion we push boundaries. We fiercely challenge the ordinary to elevate the experience of everything we do. Unmistakably refined. At OCL, we’re building sustainable solutions into everything we do. We’re committed to developing solutions that enable high-performance buildings, reduce the environmental impact of our own operations and transform how people live and work – more efficiently, comfortably, and safely. We aspire to be leaders in the lighting industry by operating sustainably, and by helping our customers meet their sustainability goals and requirements. To succeed in this effort, we recognize that sustainability is a responsibility and opportunity shared across our entire organization. As a part of Legrand’s Corporate Responsibility Roadmap, OCL is committed to developing sustainable solutions now and for the future. Here are the highlights, divided into three main focuses: business ecosystem, people, and environment.
Organoid Natural Surfaces Samples
Organoid produces beautiful natural surfaces out of alpine hay, flower petals, wool, moss, and other raw materials found in Austria. Depending on the carrier selected for the surface, the product can be used for wall coverings, furniture accents, flooring, acoustic panels, packaging, and much more. Organoid surfaces allow you to experience the feel, smell, and look of nature inside your spaces.
Organoid Natural Surfaces Samples
PaperStone Samples
Manufactured in Washington State, most PaperStone® products are certified to the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) standards and certified food safe by NSF International. All of the paper used in our products is post-consumer recycled paper and old cardboard container paper. Layers of this paper are pressed into “stone” using resin made from industrial by-products that would otherwise go into the waste stream and have been specially designed to produce a hardwood-like, highly workable, non-brittle composite panel.
PPG Paints Samples
PPG has been providing quality paints and stains for homeowners and professionals alike for well over 100 years. Today, PPG’s line-up of well-respected residential, commercial and industrial paint brands offers a wide range of choices to meet the varying needs of consumers, interior designers, painting contractors, property managers, developers, and architects around the globe. PPG Paints is your go to partner!
Polyflor Inc. Samples
The home of resilient flooring in America and beyond Polyflor is proud to be one of the largest and most respected manufacturers of modern European commercial floorcoverings in the world and is also the breakthrough pioneer of eco-friendly, easy to clean, durable, and beautiful homogenous sheet vinyl. Dedicated to sustainability, customer support, and the environment, Polyflor is your dedicated partner in trusted flooring solutions. Our History Founded in the United Kingdom by James Halstead in 1915, Polyflor’s parent company James Halstead PLC specialized in the dyeing, finishing, and waterproofing of textiles. As a family business, the company later expanded to revolutionize the flooring industry with resilience, evolving to engineer and brand homogeneous sheet vinyl, beginning in 1952. Brands Polyflor, Polysafe, and Expona now lead the flooring market from within the global James Halstead PLC dynasty offering homogenous, heterogeneous, safety, slip resistant and luxury vinyl tiles amongst many other product types.
Proflex Samples
PROFLEX Products, Inc. manufactures state-of-the-art products that can assist with water vapor reduction, sound control, and crack suppression. The membranes are specially designed to be used under thinset and mudset mortars and adhesives. PROFLEX membranes are ideal for interior and exterior applications of finished flooring, including ceramic tile, stone brick, and for interior applications of wood and other flooring. PROFLEX™ membranes bridge cracks in the substrate and are guaranteed to eliminate the transfer of crack up to 3/8″ wide to the finished flooring. PROFLEX has been a pioneer for years in the development of products designed to make flooring and finished surfaces last longer then ever. By keeping at forefront of ever changing technology, PROFLEX continues to be a driving force in the flooring installation industry, and providing our customers the peace of mind that a quality flooring system will last for years is a part of their building.
Southern Luxe Flooring Samples
The Southern Luxe Flooring Collection is the result of a labor of love, born from the collective input of our team of hardwood flooring experts. With over 500 years of combined experience in the hardwood flooring industry, our team of flooring have painstakingly poured through thousands of combinations of wood species, construction types, colors, finishes, and fine details to select the only flooring lineup that you will ever need. Based in the Carolinas, we found inspiration for our flooring collection in the beautiful homes that populate the Southeastern coast. Exuding tradition and charm, the unique style found throughout these homes was kept front and center in the minds of our team members while creating each Series of floors that comprise our Collection. Combining these sensibilities with the most popular themes in flooring from the trend-setting West Coast to the opulent interiors of prime New York City real estate, our experts went to work, leaving no detail unturned. Taking many factors into consideration, including quality, aesthetics, and popularity of industry trends, our team has pulled together a full product line of hardwood and vinyl flooring to suit any taste and any budget. Featuring engineered hardwood, solid hardwood, and SPC Luxury Vinyl offerings, the Southern Luxe Flooring Collection has the perfect floor for your home. This is where tradition meets style – step onto Southern Luxe and step into luxury.
TimberTech Samples
Every day we challenge ourselves to Go Against the Grain® by using our superior technology to create natural-looking decking and railing products that last longer, are more sustainable, and perform (and look) better than actual wood. At TimberTech, we operate a little differently than others because our customers have asked companies to step up their game. It’s no coincidence we create superior products that perform better in tough environments, require such low-maintenance, and look good for decades — it’s what our customers have asked of us. We’re not just building great decks. We’re building a brand everyone can trust.
Trex Samples
Since 1996 Trex has invented, defined and perfected the composite deck category, becoming the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking products. Never content to settle, we continue to make strides in outdoor engineering, melding innovation with environmental responsibility and beautiful form with powerful function. Formed in 1996 through the buyout of a division of Mobil Corporation, our company went public in 1999. Today we offer the industry’s widest array of high-performance composite products, which are available in more than 40 countries around the world. With the largest market share of composite decking in North America, a growing international footprint and over $740,000,000 in annual sales, we lead the industry on a global scale. There’s a reason we’re the world’s #1 decking brand: we offer the most innovative, technologically advanced outdoor living products available today. As the first company to combine the durability of recycled plastic with the natural beauty of reclaimed wood in a high-performance decking product, we lead the way in applying this proprietary technology to a wide variety of outdoor applications for low-maintenance, luxurious outdoor living.
Wausau Tile Samples
For more than 60 years, Wausau Tile has proven its commitment to quality, value and American craftsmanship. Our architectural pavers, site furnishings, custom precast concrete and terrazzo are unmatched. Wausau Tile is more than a maker of premier architectural products – we’re a collaborative, responsive and forward-looking team that partners with you, every step of the way. Whether you choose from our portfolio of elegant, durable designs or prefer to create an inspired original, the unrivaled skill of Wausau Tile’s craftsmen and project managers will bring your vision to life with impeccable quality. Our firm commitment to quality and acute attention to detail will distinguish your project from the crowd and our promise is as dependable as our products.
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions Samples
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions™ is the combination of the former Boral North America roofing product lines and DaVinci® Roofscapes. The company is a recognized, national leader in durable and sustainable clay, composite, concrete, and steel roof systems and components. The company’s offerings include US Tile® products, a legacy line of premium, stunning clay tile solutions manufactured to the highest standard of sustainability and craftsmanship; Newpoint™ Concrete Tile Roofing, the enduring line of concrete tile known for its superior strength, Class A fire rating and long-lasting beauty; Unified Steel™ Stone Coated Roofing, the ultra-lightweight roofing system which benefits from the structural strength of steel; Westlake Royal Roofing Components™, a full line of integrated roof components designed to deliver a higher standard of roof installation and performance; and DaVinci® Roofscapes, beautiful and durable composite slate and shake roofing tiles.
