The honest split
Built to orderCrateworksThermally-broken aluminum | Established brandBedrosians | |
|---|---|---|
01Sales model | Factory-direct | Established US distributor |
02Price (like-for-like) | Lower, direct | Higher, distributor margin |
03Designer recognition | New direct brand | Established with designers |
04Selection | Matched to your look | Curated distributor catalog |
05Project scope | Multi-category coordinated | Tile and stone only |
Where Bedrosians wins
Bedrosians wins on designer recognition (specifiers know the catalog), on showroom availability, and on established distribution network. For designer-spec projects, the distribution relationship is part of the value.
Where Crateworks wins
Crateworks supplies comparable tile and stone, sourced direct at lower cost. Construction quality is equivalent on comparable spec; distributor layer is removed. For buyers who already know the spec they want, direct works.
Common questions
Yes on product quality and access. Bedrosians offers a curated catalog with designer relationships; Crateworks delivers comparable product factory-direct, without the distributor layer.
Often yes through a direct-sourced equivalent. The specific Bedrosians-curated SKU may not be replicable, but the tile category and aesthetic are widely accessible direct.
Compare a real quote.
The honest test is a like-for-like quote. Send us the spec and we will quote it, so you can put a real number next to any brand.