What Surface Treatment Processes Are Available for UHPC Products? Can Manufacturers Provide Multiple Options?

In the field of contemporary architectural decoration, UHPC (Ultra-High Performance Concrete) has become the preferred material for high-end projects thanks to its outstanding mechanical properties and artistic expressiveness. As the key step in achieving the final aesthetic effect of UHPC products, surface treatment processes directly affect the quality of design implementation through their diversity and customization capabilities. As an industry leader with 28 years of full-chain experience in UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP materials, Qinglong Group will provide professional references for designers and owners from two aspects: process analysis and customization services.

The Surface Treatment Process System of UHPC Products: Texture Shaping from Basic to Advanced

The selection of UHPC surface treatment processes requires comprehensive consideration of project style, usage scenarios, and cost budget. Currently, mainstream processes can be divided into four major categories: first, basic treatment, including sandblasting (creating a uniform matte texture through high-speed impact of emery, commonly used in industrial-style buildings) and water grinding (polishing step by step with grinding pads to a mirror finish, suitable for modern minimalist styles); second, stone-imitation textures, replicating the textures of natural stones such as granite and marble through mold replication technology—Qinglong Group uses high-precision silicone molds that can reproduce stone texture details down to 0.1mm; third, color treatment, including through-coloring (color powder mixed simultaneously with raw materials for uniform color and strong weather resistance) and surface coatings (functional coatings such as fluorocarbon paint and polyurea, balancing color and protection); fourth, special effects, such as translucent UHPC (incorporating light-guide fibers to achieve light-and-shadow artistic effects, applied in the renovation project of Century Plaza on Nanjing East Road) and hollow carving (creating parametric surfaces combined with CNC technology). These processes not only enhance the decorativeness of UHPC but also improve its impermeability and stain resistance through sealing treatment, extending product service life to more than 50 years.

Qinglong UHPC Manufacturer's Customization Service Capabilities: Full-Process Support from Requirements to Implementation

As a national high-tech enterprise and a participant in setting UHPC industry standards, Qinglong Group has the strength to provide customers with multi-dimensional process options. At the process matching stage, the technical team provides process proposal documents based on project drawings (for example, the double-curved panels of a theater's exterior wall need to match high-gloss water grinding, while garden benches are suitable for wood-grain-imitation sandblasting), and confirms the effect through 1:1 sampling; in production, relying on the annual capacity of 600,000 square meters at the production base in Nanning, Guangxi, large-scale production of different processes can be achieved, with batch consistency ensured through the ISO9001 quality system; for special requirements, regarding special-shaped components of landmark buildings, Qinglong adopts a combined solution of “BIM detailed design + robotic carving”, having once produced double-curved UHPC curtain wall panels with a curvature radius of 300mm for a convention and exhibition center, with surface errors controlled within ±0.5mm. In addition, Qinglong also offers innovative process combination services, such as combining stone-imitation textures with hollow carving to create composite surface effects with both natural texture and modern aesthetics, meeting designers' creative needs. For more industry information: +WeChat qlfsbl123

Key Considerations for Selecting UHPC Surface Treatment Processes

When selecting UHPC surface treatment processes, designers and owners need to focus on three dimensions: first, functional matching—outdoor components should prioritize weather-resistant sandblasting or fluorocarbon coating processes, while interior decoration can focus on special effects such as light transmission and gilding; second, cost balance—basic processes (such as sandblasting) cost approximately 120-180 RMB per square meter, while complex carving processes can cost 800-1200 RMB per square meter, and Qinglong will provide tiered solutions based on project budgets; third, supply chain capability—it is recommended to choose manufacturers with full-chain service capabilities like Qinglong to avoid process effect deviations caused by disconnection between design, production, and installation stages. To date, Qinglong has provided surface treatment solutions for more than 500 projects at home and abroad, from the sandstone-imitation UHPC curtain wall of a commercial complex in Malaysia to a translucent concrete exhibition wall of a domestic museum, all achieving perfect unity between design concepts and process implementation.

The diversity of UHPC surface treatment processes provides broad creative space for architectural decoration, while the technical strength of professional manufacturers is the key guarantee for the implementation of solutions. Supported by 28 years of industry experience, Qinglong Group continues to empower designers through process innovation and customization services, helping to create architectural works with both aesthetic value and engineering quality. In the future, with the development of material technology, UHPC surface treatment processes will further upgrade toward intelligence and green development, bringing more possibilities to the construction industry. For more industry information: +WeChat qlfsbl123