Section 2: Product Introduction
Introduction to Laminex Metaline Splashbacks and Panel Systems
2.1 Product Characteristics
Laminex Metaline splashbacks and panels are an aluminium composite panel
consisting of two coil-coated
aluminium sheets bonded onto
both sides of a Flame Retardant
(FR) core. Bonding of the
aluminium and FR core is achieved
by both chemical and mechanical
action, which gives excellent bond
integrity. An exceptionally flat,
corrosion-resistant panel, Laminex
Metaline is simple to install and
produces a premium finish.
The coated aluminium sheets are
0.5mm thick, sandwiched onto
a 3mm FR core to give a total
thickness of 4mm and density
of 7.5 kg/m
2
. The high gloss
decorated surface is a proprietary formulation that is easy to clean, mark and stain
resistant and fire resistant. It has a minimum gloss measurement of 80 gloss units.
Printed onto the back surface are the product name, product colour, ASW code
and manufacturing batch code.
2.2 Product Applications
Laminex Metaline splashback panels are suitable for installation in all domestic
applications and most commercial installations. They are not suitable behind
commercial gas cooker installations, nor domestic or commercial BBQs. Metaline
can be installed where an NCC group 2 material is permitted.
Other applications suited to Metaline include:
• Wall panels for wet areas (laundry, bathroom, toilets)
• Wall panels for dry areas (commercial and domestic applications)
• Wall linings for commercial applications (lifts, displays, caravans, etc.)
• Decorative vertical panels
• Curved vertical installations
a) High gloss coil coated aluminium
sheet (0.5mm)
b) Fire Resistant (FR) core
(3mm)
c) Aluminium sheet (0.5mm)