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Section 1 – Key Information 5
Key Points about Metaline Splashback systems 6
Important Information 6
General Information 7
Section 2 – Product Introduction 9
Introduction to Laminex Metaline Splashback system 10
Product Characteristics 10
Product Applications 10
Sheet Sizes 10
Colours 11
Adhesives 11
Warranty 12
Care and Maintenance 12
Product Technical Specification 12
Product Tolerances 12
Section 3 – Planning your Installation 13
Important Design Considerations – Types of Fabrication 14
Folded internal corners, rolled edges 14
Butt joined corners, straight cut edges 14
Fabrication Type – Folded Internal Corners 15
Fabrication Type – Folded External Corners 16
Fabrication Type – Folded Rolled Edges 17
Fabrication Type – Butt Joined Sheets 17
Important Design Considerations – Expansion and Orientation 17
Thermal Expansion 17
Direction of Coil Coating 18
Health and Safety 18
Fire Safety 18
Occupational Health and Safety 18
MSDS 18
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Section 4 – Cutting of Panels 19
Tools and Equipment 20
Cutting Equipment 20
Additional Tools Required 20
Transport, handling and storage 20
Sheet Inspection 21
Cutting Metaline Sheets 21
Table Saw/Panel Saw 21
Hand-held Circular Saw 21
Hand Held Router 22
CNC or milling Machine 22
Jigsaw 22
Handsaw 22
Hole saw and drills 22
Section 5 – Kitchen Splashbacks Installations 23
Items Required for Installation of Laminex Metaline Splashbacks 24
All Cooktop installations 25
Surface preparation 26
Wall Flatness and Squareness 27
Dimensional measurement 27
Taping 27
Dry fit 28
Final fitting 28
a) Silicone Adhesive Application 28
b) Double-sided tape protective strip removal 29
c) Fitting 29
Removal of Protective Film 30
Sealing with Silicone 30
Clean-up 30
Care 30
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SECTION 1: key information
Key Points about Metaline Splashback systems 6
Important Information 6
General Information 7
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Important Information
1. Laminex Metaline Splashback system must be installed as per Section 5 - “Kitchen Splashbacks Installations”
contained in this manual to deliver optimum product performance and compliance. All installations require a
registration card to be completed by the installer to verify compliance with the installation instructions. Only
registered installations will carry Laminex’s warranty.
2. The minimum set back distance between the installed Laminex Metaline Splashback panel and any cook
top (gas or electric) is 30mm.This is to prevent impact damage caused by oversized pots being used on the
rear burner or element. Installations that are closer than 30mm will not be warranted. Laminex Metaline
Splashbacks are not suitable for installations where benchtop is less than 600mm.
3. The Laminex Metaline Splashback system has a proprietary coating that allows it to be cleaned easily. Cleaning of
Metaline Splashbacks should follow the “Care and Maintenance” section, which is contained later in this manual
and also on the consumer warranty card. Deep gouges caused by abrasive cleaners or scouring pads will not be
warranted.
4. Laminex Metaline Splashbacks are certified by SAI Global under the CodeMark scheme for use as
Splashbacks under the BCA and BCNZ, when installed according to these guidelines. CodeMark certification
number is SAIG-09-CM20030.
5. Laminex Metaline Splashbacks have been assessed for fire safety properties. Laminex Metaline Splashbacks
are classified as Group 2 (under specification A2.4 of the BCA) and have the typical fire indices of 0
(Ignitability index), 0 (Spread of flame index), 0 (Heat evolved index) and 0-6 (Smoke developed index).
6. ALWAYS follow the installation instructions as described in Section 5 of this document. Failure to follow the
installation instructions may create a potential fire hazard to the consumer and will void any warranty. Any
installation that is outside these guidelines would not be certified under the CodeMark scheme.
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General Information
7. Safety – always wear appropriate PPE when handling or cutting Laminex Metaline Splashback panels.
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 can be folded around or into corners to give a continuous corner
without any joins.The Laminex Group recommends folding edges and corners to give the installation a
premium look and feel.
13. Butt joining – Laminex Metaline Splashbacks can be butt joined together or into corners to give a simpler
installation. Allowance for a 3mm gap for silicone sealing is required.
14. Penetrations – Laminex Metaline Splashbacks 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 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.
15. Laminex Metaline Splashbacks 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 direction in Section 5 - Kitchen Splashback Installation instructions.

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SECTION 2: product introduction
Introduction to Laminex Metaline Splashback system 10
Product Characteristics 10
Product Applications 10
Sheet Sizes 10
Colours 11
Adhesives 11
Warranty 12
Care and Maintenance 12
Product Technical Specification 12
Product Tolerances 12
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Product Characteristics
Laminex Metaline Splashbacks are an aluminium composite panel consisting of two coil-coated aluminium sheets
bonded onto both sides of a Flame Retardant (FR) core. Bonding of the aluminium and FR core is achieved by
both chemical and mechanical action, which gives excellent bond integrity. An exceptionally flat, corrosion-resistant
panel, Laminex Metaline Splashbacks are simple to install and produces a premium finish.
The coated aluminium sheets are
0.5mm thick, sandwiched onto a 3mm
FR core to give a total thickness of
4mm and density of 7.5 kg/m2.The
high gloss decorated surface is a
proprietary formulation that is easy
to clean, mark and stain resistant and
fire resistant. It has a minimum gloss
measurement of 80 gloss units.
The corrosion-proofed surface is a
matt grey colour. Printed onto the
back surface are the product name,
product colour, ASW code and
manufacturing batch code.
Product Applications
Laminex Metaline Splashback panels are suited for use in all splashback applications, when installed according to
“Section 5 – Kitchen Splashback Installation”, for both gas and electric cooktops. Laminex Metaline Splashbacks are
CodeMark certified to meet the requirements of the BCA and BCNZ.
Other applications suited to Metaline include:
• Wallpanelsforwetareas(laundry,bathroom,toilets)
• Wallpanelsfordryareas(commercialanddomesticapplications)
• Wallliningsforcommercialapplications(lifts,displays,caravans,etc.)
• Decorativeverticalpanels
Sheet Sizes
Laminex Metaline Splashbacks come in 2 main sheet sizes:
• 3600x800mm
• 3600x1500mm
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a) High gloss coil coated aluminium sheet
c) Fire Resistant (FR) core
d) Corrosion proofed coated aluminium sheet
b) Thermo-adhesive film between the
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All sheets have a protective film on the decorated surface to prevent physical damage during storage, handling and
fabrication. Do not remove this protective film until instructed to during installation.
Colours
Laminex Metaline Splashbacks are available in a range of 12 colours:
Metallic Colours
Argente Perle, Rubicon Perle, Champagne Perle, Nimbus Metallic, Autumn Perle, Iridium Metallic, Palladium Perle
and Silver Stream Perle are metallic colours, with a fine metallic flake impregnated into the coating surface.Thus
gives the panel a unique “active colour” look, depending on the angle from which it is viewed.These colours are
also directional, so the sheets must be installed in a consistent direction.
Solid Colours
Diamond Ice, Style Queen, Sophisticat and Lipstick Red are solid colour panels, which offer a consistent high gloss
reflective colour appearance.
Other colours are under development and will be released to meet the growing demands of consumers,
specifiers and designers.
Adhesives
Laminex Metaline Splashback neutral cure silicone adhesive has been developed for installation. Silicone will be
available in 300g cartridge suitable for use in standard hand caulking guns. Additional cartridges are available to
order from your local Laminex Group sales branch.
Laminex Metaline double-sided tape has been developed for installation. Double-sided tape will be available in
rolls from your local sales branch of The Laminex Group.
Diamond Ice Argente Perle Palladium Perle Champagne Perle Silver Stream Perle Autumn Perle
Nimbus Metallic Sophisticat Iridium Metallic Style Queen Rubicon Perle Lipstick Red

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Warranty
Laminex Metaline Splashbacks have a 7-year limited warranty, when installed by an authorised fabricator according
to this Installation Guide.
Care and Maintenance
Laminex Metaline Splashbacks are easy to clean using mild detergent and a soft, abrasion free microfibre cloth.
Cooking oil, fats and food splashes are easy to remove.
• DOuseasoftmicro-breclothwithamilddetergent
• DOcleanthesurfaceregularly
• DONOTallowfoodstuffstobuilduponthesurface
• DONOTuseabrasivecleanersorpotscrubbingpads
• DONOTusecleaningsolutionsthatarehighlyacidicorcaustic
• DONOTcleanthesurfaceifitishot
• DONOTplacemetallicorsharpimplementsagainstthesurface,whichmaycausescratching
Product Technical Specification
*For more information on mineral board refer to section 5 – Kitchen Splashback Installation
PROPERTY RESULT
Fire Indices (AS/NZS 1530.3) 0,0,0,0-6
Fire Classification (AS ISO 9705) Group 2
Dry Heat resistance (AS/NZS 2924.2) 180°C for 20 minutes – no effect
Steam Resistance (AS/NZS 2924.2) 30 minutes – no effect
Chemical Resistance (AS/NZS 2924.2 - Groups 1-4) No effect
Thermal Conductivity @ 200°C – Metaline only 0.574 W/m-K
Thermal Conductivity @ 200°C – Metaline + mineral board* 0.096 W/m-K
Thermal Resistance @ 200°C – Metaline only 0.007m2K/W
Thermal Resistance @ 200°C – Metaline + mineral board* 0.102m2K/W
Scratch Resistance 0.8N
Gloss (AS/NZS 1580.602) >80
Coefficient of thermal expansion 2.36 x 10-5 m/°C (0.0236 mm/m/°C).
Product Tolerances
PROPERTY RESULT / TOLERANCE
Thickness tolerance +/- 0.1 mm
Width tolerance -0/ + 3 mm
Length tolerance -0/ + 4mm
Difference between diagonals Max 3 mm

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SECTION 3: planning your installation
Important Design Considerations – Types of Fabrication 14
Folded internal corners, rolled edges 14
Butt joined corners, straight cut edges 14
Fabrication Type – Folded Internal Corners 15
Fabrication Type – Folded External Corners 16
Fabrication Type – Folded Rolled Edges 17
Fabrication Type – Butt Joined Sheets 17
Important Design Considerations – Expansion and Orientation 17
Thermal Expansion 17
Direction of Coil Coating 18
Health and Safety 18
Fire Safety 18
Occupational Health and Safety 18
MSDS 18
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Laminex Metaline Splashbacks can be fabricated in two main styles:
PREFERRED METHOD:
Folded internal corners, rolled edges
• Thismethodgivesapremiumnishwithnoexposedcutedgesandmoreprofessionalcornerdetail.
• UtilisesMetaline’suniqueformingcharacteristicstoproduceaninternalorexternalfoldedcorner.
• Nojoinsandseamlessnish
ALTERNATIVE METHOD:
Butt joined corners, straight cut edges
• Thismethodisthesameasglasssplashbackinstallationandoffersalesssophisticatedinstallation,without
sacrificing the benefits of Metaline splashback panels
• Joinswillbevisibleandedgeswillbeexposed
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PREFERRED METHOD:
Fabrication Type – Folded Internal Corners
For fabrications where the Metaline is folded into the corner of the kitchen with a 90° seamless fold (as opposed
to the traditional glass method of 2 sheets being butted together), the following sequence is observed:
1. Measure the internal dimensions of the corner:
3. Panels are routed using a 90° V bit behind the section to be fold to allow for the panel to be bent, giving the
following finished fold:
4. The installed section will look like:
X
Y
X
Y
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
X - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Double Sided Tape
Front Face
X
Y
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Double Sided Tape
X
Y
X
Y
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
X - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Double Sided Tape
Front Face
X
Y
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Double Sided Tape
X
Y
X
Y
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
X - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Double Sided Tape
Front Face
X
Y
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Double Sided Tape
X
Y
X
Y
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
X - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Double Sided Tape
Front Face
X
Y
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Double Sided Tape
2. Allowance is made for the panel fold in the
measurement as per below:
2. Allowance is made for the panel fold in the
measurement as per below:
PREFERRED METHOD:
Fabrication Type – Folded External Corners
For fabrications where the Metaline is folded outwards to give a 270° seamless fold around the outside corner of
a kitchen, the following sequence is observed:
1. Measure the external dimensions of the corner:
X
Y
X
Y
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
X - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Double Sided Tape
Front Face
X
Y
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Double Sided Tape
X
Y
X
Y
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
X - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Double Sided Tape
Front Face
X
Y
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
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3. Panels are routed using a 135° V bit behind the section to be fold to allow for the panel to be bent, giving the
following finished fold:
4. The installed section will look like:
X
Y
X
Y
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
X - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Double Sided Tape
Front Face
X
Y
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Double Sided Tape
X
Y
X
Y
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
X - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Double Sided Tape
Front Face
X
Y
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Double Sided Tape
PREFERRED METHOD:
Fabrication Type – Folded Rolled Edges
Folded rolled edges give a completely encapsulated finish to the sheet, which hides the core of the panel from view.
1. Allowance is made for the edge fold in the measurement as per below:
2. Panels are rebated behind the edge fold section to allow for the panel to be rolled over, giving the following
finished edge detail:
3. The slight overlap of the fold is retained to allow for the thickness of the double sided tape and silicone
fastening to the wall.
4. This method is ideally suited to installations where more than one sheet is required to span the wall. It gives a
premium join appearance by concealing the cut edge of the sheet.
X
Y
X
Y
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
X - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Double Sided Tape
Front Face
X
Y
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Double Sided Tape
X
Y
X
Y
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
X - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
X - 6mm
Y - 6mm
Back Face
Double Sided Tape
Front Face
X
Y
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
Back Face
Front Face
X + 6mm
Y + 6mm
Back Face
Front Face
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Fabrication Type – Finished Corner Details
Where the sheet requires two rolled edges to meet on corners, the following method is used to allow for the edge
folds to encapsulate the core:
1. Router the back of the sheet as per previous detail for rolled edges allowing the two passes to criss-cross over
the corner edge.
2. Remove the section of material as shown in red using a sharp chisel.
3. Roll the two sections over and the corner should meet without any overlap.
ALTERNATIVE METHOD:
Fabrication Type – Butt Joined Sheets
Butt joining sheets as flat panels without any folding is a simpler method of fabrication.This method does not allow
for external folded corners around walls or seamless joins in corners. Ensure that all gaps are maintained at 3mm
(with packers) to allow for silicone sealing.The method of installation is explained in Section 5.
Important Design Considerations – Expansion and Orientation
Thermal Expansion
Laminex Metaline Splashbacks is an aluminium based composite material and will therefore exhibit minor
expansion and contraction behaviours during heating and cooling.Thermal expansion must be considered when
calculating dimensions and allowances for joins between sheets and around edges.
Laminex Metaline Splashbacks has a coefficient of expansion of 2.36 x 10-5m/°C (0.0236mm/m/°C). Allow a gap of
3mm between sheets when butt joining them, and allow an edge gap of 3mm around all panels for caulking and sealing.
Metaline Back Face
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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exurebending
Mechanical devices
• Vacuumlifting
• Transportonsuitableat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
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SECTION 4: cutting of panels
Tools and Equipment 20
Cutting Equipment 20
Additional Tools Required 20
Transport, handling and storage 20
Sheet Inspection 21
Cutting Metaline Sheets 21
Table Saw/Panel Saw 21
Hand-held Circular Saw 21
Hand Held Router 22
CNC or milling Machine 22
Jigsaw 22
Handsaw 22
Hole saw and drills 22
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Cutting Equipment
Laminex Metaline Splashbacks panels can be cut with traditional tools fitted with a suitable aluminium cutting
blade – either tungsten carbide or high speed steel.
The following cutting equipment can be used for cutting Metaline panels:
• Panelortablesaw(usingaluminiumcuttingblade–e.g.Leitz68800)
• Circularsaw(usingaluminiumcuttingblade)
• Handrouter(highspeedTCblade)
• MillingmachineorCNC(highspeedTCblade)
• Jigsaw(usingaluminiumbladeonly)
• Handsaw(metalcuttingblade)
• HolesaworDrill(usingHSSdrillbits)
Recommendation - always use vacuum swarf extraction to prevent build up on panel or cutting equipment.
Additional Tools Required
• Glazier’ssuctioncupx2
•Straightedge
• Buildersangle
• Measuringtape
• Plasterboardsaw
• Fixingscrews–25mmlength,selftapping
• Utilityknife
• Metalle
• Edgetaperoller(metalroller)forrolledoveredgenish
• 3mmpackers
Transport, handling and storage
Store the panels flat in an environment of approximately 20-25°C for at least 24 hours before commencing any
installation or cutting operations to allow them to reach a constant temperature.This will ensure that dimensions
remain constant during any cutting and installation process. Always allow Metaline panels to reach constant
temperature after transport (particularly in very hot or cold weather).Temporary storage of Laminex Metaline
Splashbacks on-site should be flat with a sheet of cardboard, polystyrene or foam between the panels. Do not
remove the protective film until directed.
Handling of Laminex Metaline Splashbacks requires care. It is recommended that panels be supported at several
points along their length (the number of support points depending on the length of the panel). Panels should be
manually lifted vertically, mechanically lifted horizontally.
Tools and Equipment
SECTION 4: cutting of panels