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Benefits and Uses of Max Compact Interior Plus Panels

Written by Chad Bryant | November 2, 2021 12:33:00 PM Z

Some interior spaces simply demand more: more durability, more strength, more chemical resistance, more hygienic capabilities -- and more freedom when it comes to color and design.

From hospitals and schools to restrooms and fitness centers, the need for high-performance interior materials no longer requires an architect to check their creativity at the door.

Fundermax has heard the frustrations of architects, and in response, we have developed interior phenolic panels with a special surface that can be used in high-traffic and particularly sensitive interiors while offering the same design freedom of exterior phenolic wall panel systems.

In a hurry or just prefer to skim the facts? Click here to jump to Max Compact Interior Plus Quick Facts and/or request product information or samples here.

What Are Max Compact Interior Plus Panels?

Max Compact Interior Plus (also referred to as Interior Plus) is an exciting development for Fundermax phenolic panels. These panels bring all of the color and design options from the exterior space to the interior, which means your designs can be more cohesive than ever.

The internal makeup of Max Compact Interior Plus phenolic panels is essentially the same as our original Max Compact Interior panels, which includes

The outer layer of Interior Plus panels receives a specialized finish called Interior Plus (or IP) which makes the phenolic panel exceptionally durable and suitable for countertops, casework, and even laboratory applications.

Why Use Max Compact Interior Plus Panels?

Architects asked that the abundant color options available for our exterior phenolic wall panels be made available for interior applications, so our product developers created Interior Plus phenolic panels.

But, Interior Plus panels do more than just provide additional color options; they allow architects ultimate design freedom and make way for further collaboration between exterior, interior, and/or laboratory designers. A cohesive design can now extend further than ever before, even to the most sensitive areas and surfaces.

What Advantages Do Interior Plus Phenolic Panels Offer?

Easy to clean and disinfect.

Due to the material’s non-porous surface and outstanding chemical resistance, Interior Plus phenolic panels are easy to clean and disinfect, and surfaces can look brand-new again even after heavy contamination.

Durable, stable, and highly impact resistant.

Interior Plus phenolic resin panels feature a double-sided, double hardened, pore-free, sealed acrylic surface. The high pressure, thermosetting process results in a homogenous, non-porous material. The thermosetting resins are irreversibly cross-linked by chemical bonds during the curing process producing a non-reactive and stable material.

Extensive options and design aesthetics.

As mentioned above, the vast color and décor selection allows for ultimate design freedom and collaboration.

Examples of Interior Plus Applications

Max Compact Interior Plus panels are suitable for:

  • Laboratory workspaces
  • Hospitals and nursing homes
  • Wall lining
  • Public bathrooms and wet rooms (saunas, showers, etc.)
  • Partitions for offices and restrooms
  • Column cladding and railing infill panels
  • Furniture
  • School and university buildings
  • Airports and train stations
  • Restaurants and industrial kitchens
  • Elevators and high-traffic hallways

          

To download technical information and product specifications, click here. If you would like to request more information or learn more about Fundermax Max Compact Interior Plus phenolic panels, please click here.

Additionally, we’ve provided pertinent “quick facts” below; and as always, if you would like to discuss how a phenolic panel system may benefit your project, feel free to contact us directly today.

Max Compact Interior Plus Quick Facts

Below are some key facts about Max Compact Interior Plus panels. 

FINISH

  • Interior Plus (IP)

PANEL SIZES

  • GR: 110 1/4" X 51 3/16" (2800 X 1300mm)

  • SP: 110 1/4" X 73" (2800 X 1854mm)

  • JU: 161 3/8" X 51 3/16" (4100 X 1300mm)

  • XL: 161 3/8" X 73" (4100 X 1854mm)

PANEL THICKNESS

  • 5/64" (2mm) to 13/16" (20mm)

COLORS

CLEANING & DISINFECTANT PROPERTIES

For a complete list of cleaning agents and chemicals from which Fundermax panels are resistant, click here.

USES

  • Laboratory workspaces

  • Hospitals

  • Nursing homes

  • Wall lining

  • Public bathrooms

  • Wet areas such as saunas and shower rooms

  • Partitions for offices and restrooms

  • Column cladding

  • Railing infill panels

  • Furniture

  • School and university buildings

  • Airports

  • Train stations

  • Restaurants

  • High-traffic hallways

  • Elevators

ADVANTAGES

  • Dense surface

  • Easy to disinfect

  • Easy to clean

  • Durable

  • Stable

  • Highly impact resistant

  • Many formats

  • Many decors

If you have any questions about Max Compact Interior Plus panels or are looking to request samples of these new panels, please reach out to us here.