In the spring of 2008 G&B Tile and Plaster (G&B) began using Universal White Blended Cement (UWC) in our pebble finishes. We immediately experienced improved work ability and pump flow of the material. Our pebble finishes turned out much better because of this and we were able to stop using any additives to help the material pump through the hoses.
For the rest of that year we decided to stock two cement products. One for our standard finishes and UWC for our pebble finishes. Starting 2009, G&B chose to only use UWC for all plaster finishes based on the advantages we were experiencing with the product. The decision to only use UWC allowed more time for our crews to work the material resulting in better quality for all of our customers.
Based on the success we experienced with UWC, we were willing to try the Sparkle Quartz series produced by the company. G&B had a great experience the very first time we installed the Sparkle Quartz. The material pumped and toweled better that any other quartz aggregate product we had ever installed. The finish looked great. It is now the single most requested product that G&B installs.
G&B offers UWC products because they perform better than any other plaster finish products we have installed. We will install other products, if asked, but find ourselves offering the UWC finishes first. As an applicator, I know if my crews have more time to work a material the end result will look far better than if they had to rush due to the quick set time of the material. This results in a finished product that looks great and makes the homeowner happy.
Sincerely,
Greg Musgrove
G&B Tile and Plaster
www.poolsub.com
Member National Plasterers Council
Member APSP
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