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FREQUENTLY

ASKED QUESTIONS

ABOUT PUREMATTE

WHAT IS PUREMATTE

PureMatte is a high performance HPL (high pressure laminate) with an EBC (electro-beam-cured) surface. This is an additional process to go through compared to normal HPL and makes it extremely hard wearing and suitable for horizontal surfaces. PureMatte performs exceptionally well in all scratch resistance, stain and chemical resistance and anti-fingerprint testing



HOW THICK IS THE SURFACE (HPL)

0.8mm



HOW SCRATCH & STAIN RESISTANT IS PUREMATTE

Very! Take a look at the videos or order samples and see for yourself!



IS PUREMATTE AN ANTI-FINGERPRINT SURFACE

Yes! Take a look at the videos or order samples and see for yourself!



SUPPLY & AVAILABILITY

WHAT SUBSTRATE OPTIONS ARE THERE

PureMatte is available pressed onto medium density fibreboard (MDF), moisture resistant (MR) MDF, fire resistant (FR) MDF and Birch Plywood



CAN I BUY SHEET ONLY

Yes, PureMatte is available in a 3050x1220x0.8mm sheet form



WHAT THICKNESS OPTIONS ARE THERE

MDF substrates are available in 6, 9, 12, 16, 18, 25 and 30mm thickness. Birch Ply is available in 12, 18 and 24mm thickness.



WHAT SIZE DOES PUREMATTE COME IN

PureMatte is available in 2440x1220 and 3000x1200 sheets in the various substrate options. 2440x1220 is standard



IS THERE MATCHING EDGE TAPE AVAILABLE

Yes, all PureMatte colours come with a matching ABS unglued edge tape in 23x1mm and 44x1mm sizes



WHAT COLOURS DOES PUREMATTE COME IN

6 different colours, Rave, Dove, Atlantic, Syrah, Mist and Riverstone



WHAT IS THE LEAD-TIME

Allow 2 weeks for manufacture



WHERE IS PUREMATTE MADE

The PureMatte HPL comes out of Germany. All pressing and processing of panel is done by Hallmark Group in Rangiora



IS PUREMATTE HELD IN STOCK

Hallmark Group holds stock of the HPL and various substrates. We laminate to order.



PRICING & ROUTE TO MARKET

WHO DOES HALLMARK SELL TO

We typically supply to fabricators such as kitchen & furniture manufacturers, joiners, benchtop producers, building merchants and fitout companies throughout NZ



WHO DON'T HALLMARK SELL TO

We do not sell direct to the public



DOES HALLMARK GROUP OFFER PRE-FABRICATION OF PANELS

No, Hallmark Group presses standard sheet sizes only



HOW DO I SPECIFY PUREMATTE

Please refer to our ‘how to specify’ document. We need to know the colour required, substate type, size and thickness, quantity and whether you require face 2 sides or 1 face/1 back.



WHAT IS THE COST

Pricing is available to trade customers, please email sales@hallmarkgroup.co.nz



WHO CAN FABRICATE THE PANELS FOR MY PROJECT

Any joiner who has access to CNC and edge-banding machinery can cut and edge PureMatte



USES & LIMITATIONS

WHAT ARE TYPICAL USES FOR PUREMATTE

Typical uses are lobbys, lift linings, desking, wall linings, joinery, kitchens, benchtops, furniture etc



CAN PUREMATTE BE USED IN WET AREAS

Yes, provided the substrate and glue used during the lamination process is rated for use in wet areas



CAN PUREMATTE BE USED OUTSIDE

PureMatte can be used in covered-in outdoor entertaining areas. Ensure substrate and glue used during the lamination process is rated for use in exterior applications



IS PUREMATTE FIRE RATED

Yes, PureMatte HPL sheet meets group 1S fire rating