METALINE
®
splashbacks
FABRICATION
manual
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Direction of Coil Coating
Metallic coatings have a reflective or pearlescent finish, which is oriented in the longitudinal direction during the
coil coating process. This gives the panel “active colour” behaviour, dependent on the angle from which it is viewed.
Directional arrows are printed onto protective film and should be used to maintain orientation correctness and
avoid shading differences between adjacent panels. This orientation must be taken into account when making panel
optimisation calculations.
Always use Laminex Metaline Splashbacks panels from the same batch code for a job, rather than mix panels. This
will avoid any minor colour variations caused by the coil coating process.
Health and Safety
Fire Safety
Laminex Metaline Splashbacks requires the installation of Laminex Metaline Calcium Silicate board directly behind
the cooktop to ensure adequate fire safety is achieved. (See section 5 – Kitchen Splashback Installation for further
information). Not applicable when Laminex Metaline Splashbacks are installed directly onto rendered brickwork,
cement or brick walls.
Occupational Health and Safety
Metaline Splashback panels are heavy, with a 3600mm x 800mm sheet weighing approximately 22kgs and a
3600mm x 1500mm sheet weighing approximately 41kgs. Both sheet sizes require assisted handling.
Manual handling
• Two person lift
• Lift on edge to avoid flexure bending
Mechanical devices
• Vacuum lifting
• Transport on suitable flat trolley
Personal protective equipment
Cutting Metaline Splashback systems will generate noise,
flying hot swarf and sharp edges. Ensure that appropriate
PPE is worn at all times during this operation. Eye protection,
hearing protection and gloves should be worn at all times
during cutting operations.
MSDS
A MSDS for Metaline is available from The Laminex Group – laminex.com.au
