Product Class

Product Description

Scope of use

Seratone® AQUA is a compact panel suitable for interior wet and dry applications like bathroom and shower recess paneling, kitchen splash backs and laundry walls. 

Seratone® AQUA PLUS® panels are designed for wet and dry areas. Panels are aesthetically pleasing and immensely practical. Applications include wall panelling, ceilings, feature walls, partitioning, kitchen splashbacks and laundry walls. 

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 B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3(a), B1.3.3(j), B1.3.4, B1.3.4(a), B1.3.4(b), B1.3.4(c), B1.3.4(d), B1.3.4(e)

  Refer BRANZ Appraisal No. 1286

  https://d39d3mj7qio96p.cloudfront.net/media/documents/01_1286_2025_YLr2dBN.pdf

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

  Refer BRANZ Appraisal No. 1286

  https://d39d3mj7qio96p.cloudfront.net/media/documents/01_1286_2025_YLr2dBN.pdf

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

  Seratone® AQUA PLUS® Fire Test Certificate  

  Seratone® AQUA PLUS® Fire Test Report

  
  

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

  Refer BRANZ Appraisal No. 1286

  https://d39d3mj7qio96p.cloudfront.net/media/documents/01_1286_2025_YLr2dBN.pdf

• Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1

  Seratone® AQUA PLUS® VOC Test Certificate

• Clause G3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination: Performance G3.3.1, G3.3.2, G3.3.2(a), G3.3.2(b)

  Seratone® AQUA PLUS® Bacteria Test Report

Notes

When stored, handled, installed and maintained in accordance with the latest Seratone Technical Information documentation, Seratone will meet the durability requirements of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) B2/AS1 and has a serviceable life of 15 years and 5 years in all other internal applications. Please see laminex.co.nz for further information.

Evidence

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

When stored, handled, installed and maintained in accordance with the latest Seratone Technical Information documentation, Seratone will meet the durability requirements of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) B2/AS1 and has a serviceable life of 15 years and 5 years in all other internal applications. Please see laminex.co.nz for further information.

Cone Calorimeter test in accordance with ISO5660 and New Zealand Building Code Verification Method C/VM2 Appendix A. Result for
Seratone AQUA - Group 2-S SFCRTF200006.1 (June 2020)

Seratone AQUA PLUS - Group 3 AWTA 23-003999

Supporting evidence

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

	BRANZ Appraisal 1286

Product Criteria

Design requirements

When planning and designing your project, you should consider the following important points:

Decor Selection Dark, high gloss colours are more likely to highlight finger marking and wear and tear, therefore careful consideration should be taken when selecting these colours for harshly lit or high use areas. Lighter colours are more tolerant of harsh lighting environments.

Seratone Jointers The Seratone® range of aluminium jointers has been specifically designed for use with Seratone® in both wet and dry area applications. Seratone® AQUA PLUS® can be easily cut and shaped for use in sliding and conventional opening aluminium door systems.

Silicone Joins The silicone jointing system is designed for use in all areas. Silicone joins are suitable for installation on fully lined walls / ceilings (e.g. plasterboard) or direct to timber framing. Silicone joins are recommended for hygiene areas.

Installation requirements

Please refer to the detailed installation instructions contained within the latest Seratone Technical Installation Manual. 

Maintenance requirements

When stored, handled, installed and maintained in accordance with the SeratoneTechnical Information Document, Seratone will meet the durability requirements of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) B2/AS1 and has a serviceable life of 15 years and 5 years in all other internal applications.

Warrantees

Seratone® Limited Warranty

Subject to the conditions and limitations set out in the Seratone® Warranty, when stored,handled, installed and maintained in accordance with the Seratone® Technical Information that is current at the time of installation, Seratone® will meet the durability requirements of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) B2/AS1 and has a serviceable life of 15 years in wet areas and 5 years in all other internal applications.

Company Product Information

Relationships

Member of New Zealand Green Building Council

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Product Identifier

SERATONE® AQUA   SERATONE® AQUA PLUS®

Warnings

This product has no warnings associated with it.