Where Art Meets Steel
UniCote® LUX is a luxury pre-painted patterned steel product designed to suit high-end Australian architecture. Combining the world’s best coil coating technology with rigorous Australian standards testing, it provides superior performance and stunning aesthetics that go beyond most building materials.
This is the future of steel.
Be inspired and choose from a unique premium range of modern patterned and textured steel finishes. UniCote® LUX is not only a highly durable product but also the future in Australian pre-painted steel design.
UniCote® LUX Performance Testing
FIRE RESISTANCE
Meets the requirements of AS/NZS 1530.3 Methods for Fire Tests on Building Materials.
IMPACT RESISTANCE
No loss of paint adhesion after a test piece is struck on the reverse side with a specified force of 10J, in line with the test methodology AS/NZS2728:2013 Table 2.2 and Appendix E.
SCRATCH RESISTANCE
No marking of paint surface when tested in accordance with AS2331.4.7, with no less than 1.5kg weight applied to the test piece.
HUMIDITY RESISTANCE
Meets the requirements of AS/NZS2728:2013 Sections 2.8 and 2.9.
QUV RESISTANCE (DURABILITY OF COATING SYSTEM)
Meets the requirements of AS/NZS2728:2013 Section 2.8 and Table 2.4. Note: Tests are conducted on a flat panel.
SALT SPRAY
Meets the requirements of AS/NZS2728:2013 Sections 2.8 and 2.10.
BEND TEST
No loss of adhesion or paint cracking when bent around a diameter equal to five times the thickness of the sheet AS/NZS2728:2013 section 2.6.1 and Appendix F.
Our Promise
Each location and application of a UniCote® LUX product is unique, which is why we offer a range of warranties to suit your needs. In order to obtain a warranty you’ll need to fill out a few details via our online warranty form. This helps us understand more about where your UniCote® product will be located, the type of design or pitch, as well as other variables so we make sure you get the right warranty.
For those who like the finer details
TECHNICAL – Independently laboratory tested to comply with the AS/NZS2728:2013 performance requirements. Suitable for ISO9223:2012. Atmospheric Classifications C1 – C3.
SUBSTRATE – Hot-dipped Aluminium / Zinc / Magnesium alloy coated steel coil, 150gms/m2 coating weight. Manufactured to AS 1397:2011.
PRETREATMENT – Corrosion resistant chromate conversion coating
PRIMER – Flexible corrosion resistant chromated primer. Nominal film thickness 7μ ± 1μ on the top side and 5μ ± 1μ on the reverse.
TOP COAT – Up to 5 layers of a specifically formulated highly durable PVDF topcoat. Typical coating thickness ~35ums ± 8ums.
GLOSS – Standard gloss measurement techniques not applicable.
STRIPPABLE FILM – Products are supplied with a removable protective film.
At INSPIRE our mission is to empower architects, builders, designers, installers or homeowners by assisting them with selecting the perfect materials for their projects. We understand that choosing the right material is crucial to achieving architectural excellence.
Our experienced team of consultants combines their deep knowledge of materials, innovative thinking and meticulous attention to detail to deliver bespoke solutions that elevate architectural design and performance to new levels. We are passionate about staying at the forefront of material trends, sustainability and technological advancements in the construction industry whilst still honouring the past with tried and tested materials.
We are happy to assist our clients from each step of the construction phase ranging from the initial design period all the way to assisting at the construction phase.
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