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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Scope and intrepretation Purpose of this manual Identification Compliance 1.3.1 Seratone AQUA ® 1.3.2 Seratone AQUA PLUS ® ™ Make sure your information is up to date General product and description Seratone AQUA and Seratone AQUA PLUS uses ® ®... - Page 3 Installation Planning and installation Splashback installation Getting started Recommended sealant/adhesive/promoter/cleaner/tape Planning 6.4.1 Timber framing 6.4.2 Lined wall and ceilings 6.4.3 Concrete and masonry walls and all ceilings 6.4.4 Renovations 6.4.5 Check sheets & preconditioning 6.4.6 Removing the packaging and protective film 6.4.7 Cutting sheets 6.4.8 Cutting jointers Fixing...
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Page 4: Scope And Intrepretation
Scope and interpretation Purpose of this manual This manual has been created to provide clear instructions required to successfully design, and install Seratone AQUA and Seratone AQUA PLUS . Adherence to the ® ® ™ techniques and guidelines presented in this manual will ensure the finished article is compliant with the conditions in the product warranty. -
Page 5: Seratone ® Aqua Plus
® to convey this information to the relevant owner/occupant. Make sure your information is up to date When specifying or installing Laminex New Zealand product, ensure you have the ® current technical manual. If you are not sure you do, or you need more information, visit laminex.co.nz or call Laminex New Zealand... -
Page 6: Seratone ® Aqua And Seratone ® Aqua Plus ™ Uses
General product description Seratone AQUA and Seratone AQUA PLUS uses ® ® ™ Wall and ceiling linings where health regulations require the use of water and ■ chemical resistant lining materials for cleaning and maintenance of surfaces. Wall and ceiling linings in commercial, industrial and agricultural hygiene areas, ■... -
Page 7: Material Properties
Material properties Seratone AQUA product details ® Table 3.1 Seratone AQUA Sheet details ® Sheet Details Sheet sizes (mm) Nominal Mean weight Sheet weight thickness (mm) (kg/m per panel (kg) 2400 x 1200 6.64 2700 x 1200 6.64 21.5 Polar White Gloss only All measurements are nominal. -
Page 8: Seratone ® Aqua Plus ™ Product Details
Table 3.4 Seratone AQUA details Cont. ® Resistance to Reagents groups 1 & 2 = no visible AS/NZ 2924.1 1998 staining change. Reagents groups 3 & 4 = slight change of colour and/or gloss. Resistance to Not more than slight colour change AS/NZ 2924.1 1998 colour change in in Xenon arc light (min. - Page 9 Table 3.7 Seratone AQUA PLUS substrate properties ® ™ Substrate Properties Property Performance Units Standard figures Thickness ISO 4593:1993 Density 1.88 g/cm ISO 845:2006 Charpy unnotched impact strength 8.77 kJ/m ISO 179-1:2023 Shore hardness D/15:80 ISO 868:2003 Tensile strength 13.5 ISO 527-2:2012 Tensile modulus 4580...
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Page 10: Durability
Durability Limitations Seratone panels must not be subjected to submersion or continuous permanent ® ■ contact with water. Continuous intermittent contact is acceptable for both Seratone AQUA and ® ■ Seratone AQUA PLUS . Do not use in saunas or steam rooms. ®... -
Page 11: Durability Conditions
New Zealand Building Code ® (NZBC) B2/AS1 and has a serviceable life of 5 years in all other internal applications. Laminex New Zealand will not be liable to any person if the conditions as to ®... -
Page 12: Design Considerations
Design considerations Design considerations 5.1.1 Choosing colours Dark, high gloss colours are more likely to highlight finger marking and wear and tear. Careful consideration should be taken when selecting these colours for harshly lit or high use areas. Care should be taken when choosing gloss colour finishes to ensure they are suitable for a given lighting situation. -
Page 13: Seratone ® Jointers
Seratone jointers ® Seratone fixing system profile jointers have been developed by Laminex New ® Zealand to stylishly integrate joins and minimise areas where mould and grime ® could gather in both wet and dry area applications. Jointers come in 2700mm lengths. -
Page 14: Installation
Installation Planning and installation Seratone sheets are relatively simple to install using construction adhesive and if ® desired double-sided tape. Panels can be fixed directly to a timber frame wall or it can be laid over a range of substrates, such as plasterboard, Strandboard , Medium ®... -
Page 15: Getting Started
6.3 Getting started Tools and accessories (products not supplied by Laminex New Zealand ® Figure 5 . Source appropriate tools and accessories Timber required • Timber for nogging • 6mm thick temporary packing Rail/track saw for • Temporary battening Seratone ®... -
Page 16: Recommended Sealant/Adhesive/Promoter/Cleaner/Tape
Table 6.1 Recommended sealant/adhesive/promoter/cleaner/tape Application Product Name AQUA AQUA AQUA / Use / Description PLUS PLUS ™ ™ Gloss Matte Sealant Sikaflex 123 MS Bond ® ✓ Sikaflex ® ✓ ✓ Sika Sikasil – Wet Areas Silicone ® ✓ ✓ ✓... -
Page 17: Planning
If sheets are to be laid horizontally, ensure continuous support is provided behind all joints. Ensure all sheets are installed in the same direction. 2. Laminex New Zealand do not recommend installing sheets in a horizontal ®... -
Page 18: Concrete And Masonry Walls And All Ceilings
6.4.3 Concrete and masonry walls and ceilings Do not fix directly to concrete and masonry walls. ■ Install nominal 35 x 45mm timber or steel battens. Fix battens with masonry with ■ nails or screws. Strapping and battens must have a damp-proof course between timber and ■... -
Page 19: Removing The Packaging And Protective Film
6.4.6 Removing the packaging and protective film A sheet of protective film protects the face of each Seratone ® sheet. This film is ■ designed to keep the sheet clean and to protect against scratches. The film should be removed in two stages: 1. -
Page 20: Cutting Jointers
Handsaw (not recommended for Seratone AQUA) ® A fine-tooth hand saw may be used to cut Seratone AQUA PLUS , with the ® ™ ■ decorative surface face up. Mark the sheet for the cut. ■ Hold the blade of the hand saw at a very low angle, so that it is almost flat to the ■... -
Page 21: Fixing
Fixing Refer to Table 6.2 for jointing and fixing methods and Table 6.4 for sheet fixing instructions. Jointing and fixing methods Table 6.2 Jointing and fixing methods – Preferred jointing method Application Aluminium PVC Mouldings Silicone Sealant Type Mouldings Dry area Wet area Hygiene area Substrate... - Page 22 Table 6.3 Installation using Aluminium Jointers (wet or dry areas) Profile Installation Details Joining two sheets: H Jointer Method 1: Secure panel against the existing surface, then simply slide Substrate the H Jointer onto the end surface Tape Timber or Substrate of the panel.
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Page 23: Fixing Onto Plasterboard/Lining
Table 6.4 Fixing instructions Fixing Construction Adhesive & Tape: Wet And Dry Areas Method Apply adhesive at 300mm Apply adhesive to horizontal centres and double sided framing and double sided tape at 400mm centres tape to vertical framing Layout of Tape or Adhesive (on Nogs at... -
Page 24: Fixing Directly Onto Timber Studs
Fixing directly onto timber studs Nogs shall be at 600mm centres (three rows of nogs when direct fixing to ■ framing). Ensure all bond surfaces are clean and dry and free from dirt, dust, oils or any ■ other surface contaminates. Ensure to wipe the back of Seratone AQUA sheet down with alcohol based ®... -
Page 25: Installation Using Aluminium Or Pvc Jointers
Installation using aluminium or PVC jointers The aluminium and PVC jointing systems are designed for use in both wet and dry areas (refer to Table 6.3). PVC jointers are available from various building product suppliers. The system is suitable for installation on fully lined walls/ceilings (plasterboard) or direct to timber studs. -
Page 26: Installation Using Silicone Joints For Seratone
6.10 Installation using silicone joints for Seratone ® The silicone jointing system is Construction adhesive applied to stud, clear of bond breaker tape designed for use in all areas. Wall stud Bond breaker Seratone ® The system is suitable for installation tape panels on fully lined walls, ceilings (e.g. -
Page 27: Penetration Silicone And Sealant Application
Apply a consistent bead of silicone in gap so that it is flush with panel surface. ■ Once the gap is filled, remove excess silicone with a clean, suitable tool, or a clean ■ gloved finger – do not use unprotected finger. For internal corner joints refer to Figures 12 &... -
Page 28: Specific Wet Area Installation
Ex 150 x 50 construction adhesive 10mm H3.1 timber nogs to battens or 10mm timber batten plasterboard (or plasterboard) 10mm H3 timber Bottom plate on Laminex Silicone sealant StrandfloorH3.1 ® behind Seratone panel ® / concrete floor Acrylic shower tray Silicone sealant 4.5 –... -
Page 29: Method 3: Stainless Steel Shower Tray Detail
Figure 15b. Panel to floor Figure 15c. Ex 150 x 50 nogs between between or checked into Lining strip studs fixed over Seratone ® panel framing 10mm H3.1 Waterproof membrane Seratone fixed ® timber batten 200mm up wall onto with construction lining strip adhesive to battens or Ex 150 x 50... -
Page 30: Bath Wall Installation Options
Stainless steel shower tray - direct fix to framing / batten Figure 16c. Figure 16b. Horizontal H3.1 treated battens Timber Seratone panel on ® fixed to studs batten 10mm plasterboard or 10mm battens fixed to timber frame Wall stud Seratone panel ®... - Page 31 Figure 17. Typical bath edge installation Seratone Figure 17a. ® Ex 150 x 50 nogs between or checked Seratone ® panel into studs Seratone panel ® fixed with construction Flexible silicone sealant adhesive to battens 10mm H3.2 Upstand minimum 20mm or 10mm wet area timber batten plasterboard...
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Page 32: Finishing Seratone ® Against Vinyl Flooring
Timber fillet MDF or timber cove moulding to support vinyl Vinyl / LVT underlayment on StrandboardH3.1 Note Horizontal channelled jointers should not be used in situations where water runs over the sheet face. Contact Laminex New Zealand for further advice. ®... -
Page 33: Details For Seratone ® Aqua Tile Pattern Alignment
6.12 Details for Seratone AQUA tile pattern alignment ® Planning, cutting of sheets and orientating alternative sheets 180 degrees is required to maximise sheet utilisation and pattern alignment for continuous runs of Seratone ® AQUA Herringbone tile (3 or more sheets side by side). This means there will be two different size sheets, with all odd numbered sheets being one size and all even numbered sheets approximately 50mm wider than odd numbered sheets. - Page 34 Figure 25. Sheets before site cut (Bottom right corner) (Bottom left corner) Odd numbered sheets (1, 3, 5 etc.), will be oriented with the factory vertical cut edge on the left-hand side, the sheet will be cut to 1040mm wide (13% wastage). The vertical right edge will be a site cut (refer to Figure 26).
- Page 35 Even number sheets (2, 4, 6 etc.), will be orientated 180 degrees to the odd number sheets (upside down), the even numbered sheets will be cut to 1090mm (10% wastage). After the sheet is rotated 180°, the vertical left edge will be a factory edge, the ■...
- Page 36 Figure 28. Seratone AQUA Herringbone tile sheets aligned ® Sheet 1 (odd number) Sheet 2 (even number) 180° Factory Site vertical vertical cut edge cut edge 1040mm 1090mm If variation in the tile length at sheet joins is a concern, then cutting sheets is required as below: Some minor cutting off the bottom of the first &...
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Page 37: Health And Safety
For further information and to download Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and all other technical documents, visit laminex.co.nz. Dos and don’ts ✓ At design stage, take care that the chosen colour is suitable for the lighting ■... - Page 38 DON’T Store sheets in areas prone to damage or exposed to weather or direct sunlight. ■ Store the Seratone panels sheets upright. ® ■ Install in saunas or steam rooms (see “moisture content” on page 9). ■ Directly bond to masonry or concrete (use dry timber or steel battens). ■...
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Page 39: Technical Support
Laminex New Zealand . Laminex New Zealand reserves the right to revise ® ® without notice any information contained in this document. For further information, please visit laminex.co.nz or contact Laminex New Zealand on 0800 303 606. ®... -
Page 40: Product Warranty
® please contact Laminex New Zealand Customer Services on 0800 303 606 ® The most current Seratone Technical Information is available online at laminex.co.nz ® Terms and conditions This warranty applies to the full range of Seratone AQUA and Seratone AQUA ®... - Page 41 Any exterior use or application; k) Where the defect is trivial or insubstantial; or l) Where, as at the date of notification of the defect to Laminex New Zealand ® the type or colour of the alleged defective product no longer forms part of Laminex New Zealand’s standard stock range and the person complaining...
- Page 42 Other than as provided in these terms, Laminex New Zealand will have no ® liability to a claimant (whether in statute, contract, tort, or otherwise at law or in equity) in respect of any defects in the product or for any loss, damage,...
- Page 43 Notes...
- Page 44 ® ® ® ® ™ New Zealand ® are registered trademarks of Laminex New Zealand ® or its related company licensors. Seratone ® is marketed and distributed by Laminex New Zealand ® , a division of Fletcher Building Products Limited.
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