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What is Akril? 

Akril is an Australian made environmentally friendly, highly engineered polymer, enhanced with colour. 
Quite simply, it offers a new source of design inspiration kitchen and sliding doors. Being half the weight 
of glass and 25 more impact resistant Akril is the logical alternative providing a safe environment for 
families knowing Akril will not shatter when hit with force.

Induction 

Akril can be used directly behind induction 
cook tops at all times, reducing time and 
hassles associated with colour back glass.

Electric | Ceramic Cooktops

Akril can be used directly behind 
electric and ceramic cook tops at all 
times when covered with cookware.  
An exposed cook top when turned 
on displaces far greater radiant 
heat than when covered which can 
potentially damage your splashback.  
Therefore Akril is only covered under 
warranty against normal wear and 
tear. (See Heat Tolerance section)

3mm gap 
on the wall

3mm gap 
on the wall

3mm gap 
on the wall

3mm gap 
on the wall

Benchtop

50mm gap between 
cooktop and Akril

Akril

3mm gap 
on the wall

3mm gap 
on the wall

3mm gap 
on the wall

3mm gap 
on the wall

Benchtop

150mm up stand

Akril

Gas Cooktops

Akril is used behind gas cooktops 
when used in conjunction with a non 
combustible materials such as glass, 
tiles or stainless steel.
Akril requires a minimum 150mm 
up stand behind the gas cooktop 
complying with Australian standards 
allowing Akril to run above the 150mm 
up stand giving a seamless finish. 
Alternatively stainless steel, glass or 
tiles can run all the way to the range 
hood.
That’s brilliant.

3mm gap 
to benchtop

3mm gap 
to benchtop

Summary of Contents for Cooktop

Page 1: ...Splashback Installation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...places far greater radiant heat than when covered which can potentially damage your splashback Therefore Akril is only covered under warranty against normal wear and tear See Heat Tolerance section 3mm gap on the wall 3mm gap on the wall 3mm gap on the wall 3mm gap on the wall Benchtop 50mm gap between cooktop and Akril Akril 3mm gap on the wall 3mm gap on the wall 3mm gap on the wall 3mm gap on t...

Page 3: ...generally work well with Akril Reduce the cutting depth to allow the blade to cut approximately 7mm through the Akril preferably cutting into a sacrificial MDF board or similar Circular Blade Geometry and Conditions Circular Blades for Akril Akril is best cut using fine tooth Aluminum circular blades with either a hollow ground geometry or a triple chip blade with the following geometry and condit...

Page 4: ... a splash zone bathroom vanity bath etc In this area Akril is fully compliant with all council requirements KITCHENS Akril makes an excellent splashback for areas behind bench tops However due to the differing specifications of cook tops and their ability to deflect large amounts of heat Akril is not recommended for use as a splashback in the critical heat zone in areas immediately behind cook top...

Page 5: ...nstances standard glazing industry silicon jointing practices must be followed Use only neutral cure silicon when joining Akril Internal Corner External Corner Edge Cap Supplied by Aluminum Supplier Butt Join Internal Mitred Corner External Standoff Internal Standoff External Mitered External Butt Use a straight edge to press Akril l l h q lm l l h q lm Apply approx 6mm vertical adhesive bead 20mm...

Page 6: ...considerably less time to finish Always peel back the protective film 25mm from the edge while polishing Remove any sanding dust between grades and polishing compounds immediately HAND FINISHING 1 Use a 400 grit paper to remove any cutter marks from the machined edge and then progress to a 600 grit 2 Chamfer any burrs or marks from the corners 3 Using a soft clean cloth and a suitable polishing co...

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