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Photo Checklist for Quote Requests
What to photograph and write down before Contact, Add to Quote, or Business Inquiry — so size and finish questions can be answered without invented dimensions.
Quick Answer
Send width × height in inches, photos of the opening with a tape in frame when possible, the old cover/label if present, and your preferred finish. Do not invent a size to “make it fit.”
Before you shoot
- Expose the opening safely if you can.
- Measure clear width × height twice.
- Wipe dust so the tape numbers are readable in photos.
Photo checklist
- □ Opening with tape showing width
- □ Opening with tape showing height
- □ Wide shot of wall or ceiling context
- □ Old cover face (square to camera)
- □ Any stamped size label on the old cover
- □ Preferred finish note in your message (White or Black)
What to write in the message
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| Opening size | 10 × 4 (inches, clear opening) |
| Old label (if any) | Stamped 10×4 / none visible |
| Finish preference | Black |
| Quantity / rooms | 2 covers, living + hallway |
| Access notes | Ceiling register / need guidance |
Where to send
- Contact for general questions
- Add to Quote on catalog cards when you are comparing Confirmed sizes
- Business Inquiry for multi-unit or project requests
Include the written width × height even when photos look clear. Photos support the numbers — they do not replace them.
Common mistakes
- Sending only a beauty shot of the room with no tape in frame.
- Photographing the outer face and calling that “the size.”
- Omitting finish preference, then asking for a rush answer.
- Inventing a size because the opening “looks like 10×4.”
