NuMetal™ features aluminum, copper or stainless steel clad high pressure laminates in polished and brushed finishes and various embossed surfaces in a wide assortment of designs and color combinations. NuMetal™ fabricates like standard high pressure laminates and most have phenolic backing. Special features like hand painting, acid etching and distressing are also used.
NuMetal™ is available in 4' x 8' sheets. Choose from 100's of different colors and embossing combinations. Sample chains show the actual colors and patterns available from stock.
Polished aluminum surfaces are anodized. Brushed aluminum surfaces are lacquered. All copper is lacquered.
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Thickness
All laminates are .035" with the exception of Dekorial Patina and Unique Art coppers and brasses, which are .050
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fire Rating
Available upon request.
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Postforming
Many items are available in postforming grade by special order. Please inquire.
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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. Our stainless steel series is even used in exterior signage applications. Sample chains, technical literature, and product brochures are available. |