ALT Thermally Fused Laminate Panels

Product Class

Product Description

MasterOak – Timber touch technology, scratch resistant, UV stable, stain resistant, supermatte, no pattern repeat within a panel, synchronised grain, large sheet size, antibacterial and food safe.

SolidVelvet – Soft touch, scratch resistant, UV stable, stain resistant, super matte, antifingerprint, large sheet size, antibacterial and food safe.

DesignForm – Real texture, scratch resistant, UV stable, stain resistant, large sheet size, antibacterial and food safe.

Scope of use

• Are suitable for use such as interior wall linings, and cabinetry.
• Are suitable for use in wet areas such as kitchens, laundries and some bathroom applications.
• Are suitable for use where fire ratings need to achieve a group 1-s when combined with a FR MDF substrate.
• Are suitable for both commercial and residential applications.

New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)

The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:

• Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(c)

  ALT panels have a 10-year product warranty. This ensures the product will be free from manufacture defects for 10 years from the purchase date. ALT panels have a density of 700 ± 50 Kg/m³ and scratch resistance of ≥ 1.5 N when tested in accordance with EN 14323 – 5.5.

• Clause C2 Prevention of Fire occurring: Performance C2.2

  Must not be placed near a heat source that will cause the surface temperature to exceed 90oc - to meet Clause C2 prevention of fire occurring.

• Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance C3.4(a)

  ALT panels with standard MDF achieve a group 3 rating. When using a FR MDF, they achieve a B-s1,d0 rating when tested to EN 13501-1. This has been correlated to achieve a Group 1-s rating, using a Fire Growth Rate (FIGRA ratio).

• Clause E3 Internal moisture: Performance E3.3.4, E3.3.5, E3.3.6

  The surface of ALT panels are antibacterial, impervious and easily cleaned.

• Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1

  ALT panels are safe when handled, have no added formaldehyde, and achieve a minimum E1 Formaldehyde Emission rating.

• Clause G3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination: Performance G3.3.2(a)

  The surface of ALT panels are antibacterial, impervious and easily cleaned.

Evidence

The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:

The product complies fully with the requirements set out in the following Compliance Document(s) or relevant parts of cited Standard(s) within the Compliance Document(s).

• B2 Durability — B2.3.1 (c)
• C2 Prevention of fire occurring - C2.2
• C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source — C3.4 (a)
• E3 Internal moisture — E3.3.4, E3.3.5, E3.3.6
• F2 Hazardous building materials — F2.3.1
• G3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination — G3.3.2 (a)

Supporting evidence

The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:

Product Criteria

Design requirements

ALT TFL (Thermally Fused Laminate) is a range of decorative panels combining a Moisture Resistant Medium Density Fibreboard substrate with a textured laminate surface . Designed for both functional and aesthetic durability, the ALT range features a selection of solid colours, plaster effects, and wood grain textures.

ALT is designed to be used in a wide range of interior applications including furniture, cabinetry, and wall panelling. Edge banding issued to protect the panels edge, which is available in both ABS and laser.

ALT is available in 3 different designs – MasterOak, SolidVelvet and DesignForm.

MasterOak panels are available in 3075 x 1245 x 18mm.

SolidVelvet and DesignForm panels are available in 2800m x 1220mm x 18mm.

Installation requirements

The quality of the installation plays a significant role in the long-term durability of the products. 

• We recommend ALT TFL Products are handled and installed by an experienced joiner/builder.
• Avoid leaning panels against walls – flat storage only with bearers that are uniform in thickness and extend the full width of the panels
• Store panels inside, away from heat, direct sunlight or moisture.
• Always lift panels rather than sliding or dragging them to avoid chipping the edges or damaging the prefinished, decorative surface
• Use edge protectors or padding when transporting panels to avoid corner or edge damage
• Store panels where construction traffic and construction activity will not damage panels. 
  

Maintenance requirements

Maintenance is necessary for this product’s ongoing compliance. Please refer to the latest version of our ALT Care Guide for in-Depth cleaning and maintenance instructions. 

The key to maximising the lifespan of your ALT products lies in proper maintenance, which may include regular cleaning, avoiding excessive moisture, and promptly addressing any damage or spills. 

If well maintained and not subjected to unusually high levels of wear, it’s reasonable to expect ALT Products to last significantly longer than the warranty period.

Warrantees

ALT has a 10 Year Warranty. 

All VidaSpace products must be installed by a competent installer/contractor who has the necessary skills and experience and can take individual site circumstances into account. VidaSpace warranty will apply only to projects which have been installed, handled and maintained to industry best practice and New Zealand Building Code requirements. It is the responsibility of the specifier to determine the product is suitable and compliant for the application. 

Building Product Information Requirements

Manufacturer

Importer

Product Identifier

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Warnings

This product has no warnings associated with it.