What Does a GRC Manufacturer's Quotation Include? Transparent Pricing Breakdown and Qinglong Standards Explained

A proper quotation from a GRC manufacturer must deliver "clear itemization, transparent costs, and no hidden charges," covering five core modules: product cost, mold cost, processing cost, transportation cost, and service cost. As a participating unit in industry standards development, Qinglong adheres to the principle of transparent quotation, with a clear basis for every cost item, helping customers clearly understand their budget composition and avoid later disputes.

Product cost: direct expenditure on core materials. Product cost is the foundation of the quotation, covering raw materials (low-alkali cement, alkali-resistant glass fiber, quartz sand, mineral pigments) and auxiliary materials (embedded parts, connectors), accounting for 40%-50% of the quotation. Qinglong's GRC products use highly alkali-resistant glass fiber (volume ratio ≥1.5%) and Grade 52.5 low-alkali cement; the raw material cost is higher than that of ordinary manufacturers, but this ensures a product flexural strength ≥20MPa and resistance to ≥300 freeze-thaw cycles. The quotation clearly states raw material specifications and quantities—for example, stone-look GRC components specify quartz sand particle size and mineral pigment content—so customers can see exactly where costs go.

Mold cost: key expenditure for achieving shapes. Mold cost accounts for 15%-25% of the quotation and varies considerably by product type: standardized products (such as conventional moldings) have high mold reuse rates and low amortized costs, while custom-shaped products (such as double-curved surfaces and reliefs) require new molds and are more costly. Qinglong's quotation clearly states whether mold fees are included in the total price; if the customer's future projects can reuse the molds, the second-use price after mold depreciation is indicated. For example, for the double-curved GRC facade panels of the Guangxi New Media Center, the quotation lists the mold development fee separately and promises mold reuse discounts for similar future projects—a high level of transparency.

Processing and curing costs: expenditure that safeguards workmanship and quality. Processing cost covers labor and equipment wear across processes such as mixing, forming, carving, and curing, accounting for 20%-25% of the quotation; curing cost mainly applies to intelligent constant-temperature curing (such as Qinglong's 90-95°C constant-temperature curing kiln) to ensure full product hydration. Qinglong's quotation specifies the processing techniques (such as high-pressure spraying and CNC carving) and the curing cycle (12-16 hours of constant-temperature curing); different processes carry different costs—for example, relief products machined by five-axis carving cost 10%-15% more to process than ordinary hand-carved pieces, but offer better precision and efficiency.

Transportation and loading/unloading costs: necessary expenditure for on-site delivery. Transportation cost is calculated based on project location and product volume, accounting for 5%-10% of the quotation. Qinglong selects nearby logistics based on the customer's project location to reduce freight costs—for example, projects in South China are shipped from the Guangxi production base, cutting transportation costs by 20% compared with cross-regional transport. The quotation clearly defines the transportation method (road or sea) and loading/unloading responsibilities (the manufacturer handles loading, the customer handles unloading) to prevent extra charges later over responsibility division. For large components (such as 6-meter-long GRC cladding panels), special transportation fees are listed separately and confirmed with the customer in advance.

Service cost: value-added expenditure for full-chain support. A proper manufacturer's quotation includes service costs such as preliminary detailed design, technical consultation, on-site installation guidance, and after-sales maintenance, accounting for 5%-10% of the quotation. Qinglong's quotation clearly defines the service scope: detailed design (BIM-based optimization), on-site installation guidance (ensuring installation accuracy ≤±2mm), and free maintenance during the warranty period (10-year warranty), so customers clearly understand that "payment comes with full service." For example, for the Shenzhen Pingshan High-tech Zone Comprehensive Service Center project, the quotation includes full-process technical support and follow-up inspection services with no additional hidden charges.