Lamin-Art - material 2

Lamin-Art's Pearlescence collection caught my attention a while back, and I love it! The above is the color Carmine 2440 in the Wisp finish. This particular finish allows for a beautiful linear silhouette transitioning from glossy to matte lengthwise. This collection also offers a variety of finishes allowing for optical and tactile texture, a matte and glossy finish, as well as laminates that give the appearance of brushed metal and lacquered hardwood.

The collection allows for many custom options, but the standard sizes are 48" x 96" and 48" x 120." Standard thickness ranges from .028 - .048.

The standard application is for interior use only, and the product should not be exposed to high sunlight or high traffic. Although the laminate is high pressure and is able to withstand some wear and tear, but it should only be applied for decorative use only and not installed for structural purposes nor onto gypsum board, wallboard, or plaster. When installed, it should be adhered with an approved adhesive to particleboard, MDF, or HDF.

This collection has been tested extensively. This particular finish, "Wisp", passed all and surpassed many of the categories of the NEMA's (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) standardized testing procedures.

Because of the decorative finish, mild soap and warm water is recommended for cleaning, and no abrasive cleaning products should be used for fear of damage.

Material 1 - 1/29/2010!

I work at a design firm in downtown BR. A few years back, one of the designers was working on a project for a client's upscale bar. She asked me to order some 3-form samples, and since I have developed my love for interesting resin/glass panels. Of course, my first blog will be dedicated to sharing my love for this company's really interesting product! Enjoy!







"Hollywood Gold" one of the options available in 3-Form's Varia Ecoresin: Play collection


-very lightweight design

-Available gauge thickness: 1/16", 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", and 1"

-standard sizes include 48"x96", 48"x120", 60"x120"

-over 70 standard colors with Pantone color-matching system

-Exterior finishes available (different front and back finish application available):

-Markerboard Plus (dry erase board capabilities)

-Patent (high gloss for high light transmittance)

-Patina (non-glossy smooth surface for minimal reflectance)

-Sandstone (durable with minimal texture)

-SFX frost (paper-like appearance)

-Stucco (durable with high texture)

-Supermatte (very durable frosted matte surface)

-Topo (crystalline finish)


-it is composed of 40% pre-consumer recycled resin

-because of the high productivity including recycled material, use of 3-Form allows for the ability to obtain LEED points in a project in categories of Recycled Content and Daylight and Views

-does not include platicizers and stabilizers

-and the best part is that once usage of this panel has reached an end, it can be reclaimed at the end of its life to create new product

-highly durable material and easy maintenance

-easy use in high traffic areas since it has 40 times the impact strength of glass

-a variety of price points, making this product available to clients of all budgets

-custom options allow the ability to provide privacy and daylighting

-also available with a highly durable UV stabilization exterior finish

-also comes with a self-extinguishing class-A and class-B performance level, referring to code requirements

-able to form complex shapes and curves

-composed of a non-toxic Ecoresin, which is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified



Miscellaneous notes about the collection as a whole:

-this highly imaginative collection allows one to custom select the pattern, color, texture, finish, and inner layer of the resin panel

-some of the options available in the Play collection are handmade by artisans in Indonesia

-some of the panels are composed of 64% crushed recycled glass



The next four materials are to follow soon!



Good luck with your material hunt! And happy specifying!


Thanks!
Erin :)

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In the beginning... there was the blog. Materials soon to follow.

Erin :)