8. Lifting – Laminex Metaline splashback panels are heavy and require a 2 man lift
or mechanical assistance. Always lift panels in a vertical orientation to avoid
buckling the panel.
9. Transport – always transport Laminex Metaline splashback panels horizontally
on a solid pallet that supports the entire length of panel. Ensure that panels are
carefully strapped and protected with top and bottom coversheets to prevent
damage. Multiple sheets should be transported with the decorative faces
together (protective film).
10. Inspection – any sheets that show visible damage (dents, impact damage,
deep scratches through the protective film, etc.)should be rejected unless the
damaged section is outside of the required usable area. Installation of damaged
sheets is not warranted.
11. Cutting – always use a dedicated aluminium-cutting blade for all straight cuts.
The use of vacuum extraction is recommended to prevent build-up of swarf on
the work piece or cutting equipment.
12. Folding – Laminex Metaline splashbacks and panels can be folded around or into
corners to give a continuous corner without any joins. Laminex recommends
folding edges and corners to give the installation a premium look and feel.
Ensure ambient temperature is not less than 16ºC before folding occurs, for
optimum edge apearance.
13. Roll bending – Laminex Metaline splashbacks and panels can be roll formed to a
minimum radius of 120mm using mandrel rolling.
14. Butt joining – Laminex Metaline splashbacks and panels can be butt joined
together or into corners to give a simpler installation. Allowance for a 3mm gap
for silicone sealing and thermal expansion is required. If butt join occurs outside
corner, suggest folding both edges to ensure best colour consistency at 3mm
expansion joint.
15. Penetrations – Laminex Metaline splashbacks and panels can be cut for
plumbing and electrical installations. Cutting can be performed using hole
saws or a jigsaw. Allowance for a 3mm expansion gap around joins is required.
Laminex Metaline splashbacks and panels are electrically conductive
, so all
electrical work must be performed by a licenced electrician. All plumbing work
must be performed by a licenced plumber or gas fitter.
16. Laminex Metaline splashbacks and panels are produced with a thick protective
film on the decorated side of the panel. This protective film includes installation
instructions, cleaning instructions and orientation guide arrows for reference
during installation. DO NOT REMOVE the protective film either before or during
fabrication. Protective film should only be removed as directed in Section 5:
Kitchen Splashbacks Installation instructions.
