Does the Manufacturer Provide Samples? How Are Sample Fees Charged?

In the process of purchasing architectural decoration materials, samples are often a key step in verifying product quality and compatibility. For highly customizable new materials such as UHPC, GRC, GRG, and GRP, questions like "Does the manufacturer provide samples? How are sample fees charged?" have become core concerns for designers, developers, and project managers. As Qinglong Group, with 28 years of deep industry experience, we draw on our full-chain service experience to explain in detail the value logic and fee standards of our sample services.

### I. Sample Services: A Touchstone for Purchasing Customized Materials

Materials such as UHPC (Ultra-High Performance Concrete), GRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete), GRG (Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum), and GRP (Glass Reinforced Thermosetting Plastic) feature complex shapes and special properties, so samples are not only an intuitive presentation of quality but also a verification of design feasibility. As a National High-Tech Enterprise, Qinglong has always regarded sample services as an important preliminary step in project cooperation—through physical samples, customers can intuitively assess the material's texture, strength, color uniformity, and craftsmanship details, avoiding cost waste caused by discrepancies between drawings and actual results. For example, in the renovation project of Century Plaza on Nanjing East Road, repeated testing and optimization of light-transmitting concrete samples ultimately achieved the "flowing light and shadow" artistic effect envisioned in the design. To learn more industry information: +WeChat qlfsbl123

### II. Qinglong's Sample Policy: Balancing Professionalism and Customer Interests

#### 1. Scope and Conditions of Sample Provision

Qinglong provides sample services for its full range of UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP products, covering conventional panels, irregular components, artistic sculptures, and other types. Customers with clear project needs (e.g., providing design drawings or project parameters) can apply for samples on a priority basis; for creative proposals from designers, material compatibility test samples are also available to help bring designs to life. As a provincial-level R&D center, Qinglong's laboratory can conduct professional tests on samples according to customer needs, such as flexural strength, fire resistance rating, and weather resistance, providing authoritative data support.

#### 2. Sample Fee Standards

Sample fees are divided into the following categories based on material type, process complexity, and size:

- **Standard-spec samples** (e.g., 300×300mm UHPC panels, conventional GRC moldings): fees are usually in the range of several hundred RMB, mainly covering raw material and basic processing costs;

- **Custom irregular samples** (e.g., double-curved GRG ceilings, hollowed-out GRP sculptures): pricing is based on design complexity and mold development costs, ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of RMB;

- **Bulk samples or multi-option comparison samples**: fee discounts are available, with specifics negotiated based on project scale.

Notably, if the customer subsequently signs a formal purchase contract, sample fees can be proportionally deducted from the payment, maximally protecting customer interests. This policy reflects Qinglong's confidence in product quality and also lowers the customer's decision-making threshold.

### III. Key Considerations When Choosing Sample Services

When applying for samples, customers should focus not only on fees but also on the manufacturer's overall strength:

1. **Technical expertise**: Qinglong holds 58 patented technologies and has participated in formulating multiple industry standards, including the Technical Standard for Building Application of Glass Fiber Reinforced Cement (GRC). Sample production strictly follows standardized processes to ensure quality consistent with mass production;

2. **Production capacity**: With a Guangxi production base boasting an annual capacity of 600,000 square meters, Qinglong can quickly respond to sample needs and avoid process deviations caused by small-batch production;

3. **Service chain**: Full-process service from detailed design to after-sales maintenance—at the sample stage, installation node suggestions and cost optimization plans can be provided simultaneously, laying the foundation for subsequent project implementation. To learn more industry information: +WeChat qlfsbl123

### Conclusion: Samples Are the Starting Point of Cooperation, Quality Is the Cornerstone of Win-Win Success

For UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP material procurement, sample services are by no means simple "product trials" but a comprehensive examination of the manufacturer's technical strength, production standards, and service philosophy. Qinglong has always believed that reasonable sample fees are a sign of respect for technical value and process costs, while transparent policies and deduction mechanisms serve as a bridge for building trust with customers. If you are struggling with material selection for your project, why not start by requesting a sample—Qinglong, with 28 years of industry experience, is willing to use professional sample services to help your architectural ideas move from drawings to reality.