FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A: Yes, this is a significant practical advantage of matte panels.
  • Installation: Less stringent requirements for substrate flatness. Minor installation unevenness or inherent panel rippling is harder to see under matte, diffuse reflection – higher tolerance.
  • Cleaning: Much less sensitive to cleaning methods and scratches compared to high-gloss panels. Routine cleaning tools and methods suffice (still avoid hard abrasives), making maintenance easier.
    Thus, matte panels offer aesthetic appeal while significantly reducing installation and maintenance difficulty and cost.

A: Two main points: 1) Fire Codes: Even for indoor use, it must meet local fire rating requirements for interior materials (e.g., Class B1), so specifying an FR core may be necessary. 2) Cleaning: Avoid strong solvents or abrasive cleaners to prevent damage to the softer PE coating surface.

A: Yes, special attention is required: 1) Directionality: All panels must be installed with the same orientation as indicated during manufacturing to ensure a consistent color-shift effect. 2) Protective Film: Keep the film on until installation and remove it promptly afterwards to avoid adhesive residue. 3) Cleaning: Use a neutral cleaner and soft cloth. Avoid scratching with sharp objects or corrosion by strong acids/alkalis. 4) Detailing Design: It is recommended to consult with our technical team early for effect sampling and layout simulation.

Transport & Storage: Panels must have protective film on both sides and avoid contact with sharp objects. Store flat, indoors, and dry, away from direct sunlight and heavy stacking.

Installation: Keep the film on until installation. Remove it promptly (usually within 1-2 months) after installation by peeling carefully from the edges to avoid adhesive residue or difficulty in removal caused by prolonged sun/rain exposure.

Cleaning: After installation, clean with a neutral cleaner and soft cloth. Do not use strong acids, alkalis, or abrasive cleaners.

A: Requirements are stringent to maintain its pristine appearance:

Specialty Protective Film: Must use acid-free, high-tack, non-residue specialty high-gloss protective film, removed within the specified time after installation (e.g., within 1 month).

Cleaning Method: Use only copious water or dedicated neutral cleaner. Must use microfiber cloths or soft sponges, wiping gently in a single direction, absolutely no circular motion.

Avoid Contact: Prevent sand, hard objects, or tools from directly contacting the surface.

A: We are a professional manufacturer with our own factories. We operate advanced production facilities in China, controlling the entire process from aluminum coil and coating to compounding and finishing. We welcome clients for on-site factory audits to witness our production scale, quality systems, and R&D capabilities. As a manufacturer, we ensure consistent product quality, reliable lead times, and the most competitive prices.

A: Absolutely, this is a very popular option. The process involves two steps: first brushing the aluminum, then applying a transparent or colored PVDF coating over the texture. For example:

Brushed Silver: Transparent coating, retaining the natural aluminum color and texture.

Brushed Champagne Gold/Bronze: Transparent yellow or brown coating.

Brushed Black Titanium/Dark Grey: Transparent dark coating.
Colored coatings enrich the brushed texture with color while preserving its tactile quality.

A: Yes, but with significant limitations and it must be done at the factory.

Radius Limitation: The bending radius must be very large (typically R ≥ 15-20 times the panel thickness) to prevent cracking of the mirror aluminum layer and protective coating.

Specialized Tooling & Process: Must be done in-factory using specialized molds for gentle hot bending. On-site cold bending is strictly forbidden.

Effect Impact: Even if bent successfully, the mirror reflection will be distorted in the bent area. This must be carefully considered in design.

  • A: Absolutely, and this is a current high-end design trend.
  • Matte Metallic Colors: e.g., Matte Black Titanium, Matte Champagne Gold, Matte Stainless Steel. The metallic texture becomes more sophisticated, subdued, and deep with a matte finish, avoiding the dazzle of high-gloss metallics.
  • Matte Wood/Stone Grain: Makes simulated textures look more natural and closer to the real material, as most natural wood and stone have low gloss.
    This combination offers rich design possibilities.

A: Yes. The surface can be standard PE or PVDF coating in various colors, including metallics. The key is the design coordination between the surface color and the core stripe color. Common combinations include: black surface with white/red striped core, silver surface with black striped core, wood grain surface with dark striped core, etc., to achieve the desired visual impact.