Technical Information

Polished aluminum surfaces are anodized. Brushed aluminum surfaces are lacquered. All copper is lacquered.

• Thickness
  All laminates are .035" with the exception of Dekorial Patina and stainless steel, which are .050".

• Fabricating
  NuMetal™ is fabricated with the same tools used on any high pressure decorative laminate (special instructions are needed for fabricating stainless steel, please inquire). NuMetal™ products bond to various substrates - the same as other high pressure laminates.

• Adhesives
  any contact adhesive or cold set adhesive normally used with decorative laminates is suitable. Use only naphtha or benzene as adhesive cleanup. Do not use lacquer solvents or other adhesive solvents which attack lacquer coatings.

• Storage
  Metal laminates should be stored face up in a cool, dry area in a completely supported flat position. Use a top sheet of chipboard or similar material to hold stored sheets flat. Edge storage is not recommended.

• Maintenance
  Clean surfaces with a soft cloth using household cleaners, waxes, Windex-type solutions, or ordinary soap and water. Good furniture or automobile waxes provides additional protection for all metal laminate surfaces.

• Fire Rating
  Available upon request.

• Postforming
  Many items are available in postforming grade by special order. Please inquire.

• Balancing
  Counter balancing is necessary as with other high pressure laminates to prevent warping of the substrate. All NuMetal™ products are at home in any application where high pressure laminates would be used (vertical or light horizontal). The possibilities for the interior designer are endless. Signage, interiors, furniture, displays, fixtures, and more. The stainless steel series is even used in exterior signage applications. Sample chains, technical literature, and product brochures are available.