Samples and Swatches

Buildmat Swatches & Sample Packs

Buildmat’s swatches and sample packs take the guess-work (and second-guessing) out of a renovation decision. You can line up real metal chips, concrete pucks or tile off-cuts under your lighting and get a feel for texture.

Why Order Swatches First

Sampling is a low-cost insurance policy that helps reduce returns and re-ordering headaches. Ordering materials early also buys you time for colour-matching and quality checks before trades turn up on site.

What Buildmat Samples Are Available?

Tapware Finish Swatch Kits

Six-piece Alma kit covering Brushed Vintage Antique Brass, Brushed Brass Gold, Brushed Gunmetal, Brushed Nickel, Matte Black and Brushed Stainless Steel. 

You can also pick up a full box set of swatch dots from Pheonix.

These samples can show you how undertones shift in different light and why brushed nickel happily mixes with other metals—handy when you’re pairing chips with existing hardware.

Prefer to zero in on a single hue? Order standalone chips for a laser-focused check.

Concrete & Terrazzo Basin Colour Sets

Three-piece Concrete Sample Set lets you inspect pigment swirl and pin-hole character up close before committing to a statement basin.

Matching Terrazzo kit highlights aggregate size and tonal flecks so you can sync with grout and cabinetry.

How to Use Your Swatches

• Create a flat lay: Lay chips on a white sheet, then shuffle order until the palette clicks.
• Test in real light: View samples morning, noon and night; metals in particular can warm or cool as the day shifts.
  
• Cross-check details: Place tapware chips beside your other accessories to make sure the micro-finishes align.
  
• Stress-test function: Concrete and terrazzo pucks can be splashed with soap, sunscreen or coffee to preview patina.

Ready to Build Your Moodboard?

Grab a tapware kit, throw in a concrete puck and a couple of tile off-cuts, and you’ll have everything you need to make a confident call.