Luxacote®

Luxacote® is a high-performancecoating specially developed formetal architectural products.
The unique three-layered
system and the three-coat/threebake continuous coil coatingprocess create a powerfulcoating system that provides
more protection and adds morevalue to building products.

Luxacote®

more than a coatingWithstand outdoor
conditions

Enhance the benefitsof aluminium

Exterior building applications have to withstand a wide
range of punishing outdoor conditions. Rain, snow,
UV rays, drastic temperature changes, dirt, pollution,and the passing of time can all effect the quality,appearance and performance of the building exterior.

For this reason, aluminium is often the choice forexternal use, due to its outstanding dura­bility, lightweight, and variety of attractive finishes.
To further enhance the benefits of aluminium
products, Hunter Douglas has created Luxacote®, aninnovative coating system, to provide excellent - andintegral - protection to exterior aluminium products.

Cover: Jagiellonian University Life Science Centre, Krakow, Poland
Product : t ype SL4, SL3 84R Sun Louvre, 84R V4 Open FaçadeArchitect : AD Art

Compatible withall systems
The Luxacote® system is backed by the overfifty years of exterior building experience ofHunter Douglas. It is compatible withHunter Douglas Multiple Panel Façades,
Sun Louvres, Exterior Ceilings and Soffits
enhancing their durability against colour fading,scratches, and corrosion.

CONTENT

Above : Ster Shopping Mall, Szczecin, Poland
Product : 84R
Architect : MAAS

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The Luxacote® system

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Product benefits

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Environmental aspects
and Superior characteristics

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Technical specifications

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Hunter Douglas Architectural

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Production by Hunter Douglas

Designed to work for you

Unprecedented Protection®

LUXACOTE
for exterior application1

Project : Terminal at Gdansk Lech Wałesa Airport, Gdansk, Poland
Product : Wide Panel 300C/300L Exterior Ceiling
Architect : JSK Architekci Sp z o.o.

Durability Defined: The Make-up of Luxacote®

Luxacote® is an exclusive Hunter Douglas innovation that enhances the durability of exterior aluminium
building applications. Its strength and efficiency comes from a powerful 3-layered system that consistsof an anorcoat pretreatment, primer and a top coat with integrated UV filter.

ANORCOAT - THE KEY TO DURABILITY
After degreasing and cleaning the aluminium
substrate, an anorcoat conversion layer isapplied to the product. This conversion layer
accomplishes two things:- Permanently anchors the paint to the aluminium
surface- Protects the aluminium surface from corrosion
Anorcoat is the key to the excellent performanceof the Luxacote® system; it provides far superior
protection than conventional conversion layers.

PRIMER - FOR ENHANCED LONGEVITY
Over the anorcoat we apply a primer that seals
the substrate, resulting in enhanced longevity ofthe panels. To ensure optimal colour-fastness, weonly use colour-stable pigments.
2Anorcoat

0.6 - 0.7 mm
Corrosion
resistant
Aluminium

PrimerTopcoat withintegrated UV filter

Luxacote®
Exterior Coating

TOPCOAT - THE FINAL TOUCH
The pigments in the polyurethane topcoat provide thepanels their colour while the integrated polyamide
particles are the finishing touch of the Luxacote®
system, giving products a scratch- and wear-resistantsurface. Additionally, the polyamid particles protectfrom UV rays, improving the durability of the colourand gloss.

A spectrum of strength
THE COLOURS OF LUXACOTE®
The colours available to the Luxacote® system varyfrom traditional subtle shades to vivid, bold andexciting colour palettes. A full range of metallic
colours are also available.
Hunter Douglas has completely integrated theapplication of Luxacote® into the production process.
The result: extremely durable products with slightly
textured surfaces that manage potentially damaging
outdoor conditions.

Unprecedented Protection®

LUXACOTE
for exterior application

Below : Weena Tunnel, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Product : Exterior Ceiling
Architect : Maarten Struijs

Above : Distributie Centrum, Tilburg, the NetherlandsProduct : Baffles V100
Architect : Jeroen Weijers, Van Oers Weijers Architecten3

Protection Plus: The benefits of Luxacote®

The durable, protective benefits of Luxacote® are proven by strong results in tests conducted byleading institutes. These benefits include the following:

COLOUR AND GLOSS STABILITY

CORROSION RESISTANCE

Beyond passing accelerated erosion tests in alaboratory, the Luxacote ® system also proved
its strength in additional representative tests forcolour and gloss stability in the state of Florida
in North America, known for its intense heat andstrong sun. The results of these tests qualify
Luxacote ® for the highest category, in accordancewith the EN 1396 standard.

Corrosion can lead to permanent structural damage.
While aluminium is not a traditionally corrosive
material, there remain several circumstances which
can prove challenging. Coastal or polluted areas andcontact corrosion - damage caused by direct contactof aluminium and iron - can take a toll on even themost durable of materials.

Below : Management University (WSM), Warsaw, Poland
Product : Linear Façade 84R
Architect : Czuba Latoszek

4The Luxacote ® system provides aluminium thehighest possible protection against even theseinfluences. Luxacote ® meets the requirement for thehighest category for corrosion, within the EN 1396
tested according to EN 13523-19. The test site was
located on the Dutch coast, another area known for
its difficult and intense climate conditions.

HIGH SCRATCH RESISTANCE
When compared to other metal
coatings, the Luxacote® systemprovides superior resistance toscratches. The slightly textured
topcoat surface masks minor damages- including those incurred during
installation - and keeps the exterior
application looking beautiful.

THE RIGHT ALLOY
Excellent pre-treatment and a colourstable coating is not enough to produce
a product that performs well; The rightaluminium alloy is equally important.
In order to reach the optimal durability
level, Hunter Douglas utilizes a highly
corrosion-resistant aluminium alloy type
- EN AW 3005 or equivalent.

Right: River Park, Bratislava, Slovakia
Product : MPF 150F/200F in 3 colours
Architect : Erick van Egeraat

5Architecturally Strong,
Environmentally Delicate
DURABILITY

ENERGY-SAVING ALUMINIUM

Hunter Douglas exterior building products withLuxacote® are an environmentally friendly choice.
Due to their outstanding durability, re-coating istypically unnecessary, which reduces additional
impact on the environment. The corrosion
resistance of products coated with Luxacote®
eliminates the need for early replacement, which
reduces the need for use of additional raw
materials.

More and more, aluminium is being recycledworldwide. Reconditioning recycled aluminium
expends only 5 to 6 percent of the total energy
required to create primary aluminium.

SUPERIOR CHARACTERISTICS
The following graphic gives a comparative andinstant overview of the total performance of themost common coating systems. While someproducts score well on a few characteristics,
the Luxacote® system exceeds in every aspect.

SMARTER, SUSTAINABLE-MINDED PRODUCTION
Hunter Douglas has also taken extensive
measures to restrict the environmental effects
of production and used materials. Luxacote® isbased on polyurethane chemistry and contains nochlorine, fluorine, or other halogens.
During the curing process, generated energy isre-purposed to heat the ovens, saving naturalgas. The coating is then applied in such a waythat no paint is lost, with remaining paint being
stored in drums that are removed under controlled
conditions.

100
Colour options
80

Surface flexibility

60

Scratch resistance

40

Dirt retention

20Chalking
Weather fastness

0Luxacote®

Below : Kielce Fiar, Kielce, Poland
Product : Sun Louvre 132S
Architect : BSOP

6PVDF

Polyester

PlastisolTechnische specificaties Luxacote®
CHARACTERISTICACCORDING STANDARD

SPECIFICATION

Coating thickness

EN 13523-1, ISO 2360

24-32 microns

GlossEN 13523-2, ISO 2813

28±5 units

Gloss variation within 1 delivery

EN 13523-2, ISO 2813

± 3 units

Colour difference compared tostandard

EN 13523-3, ISO 7724, part 3

DE<2 units

Colour variation within 1 delivery

EN 13523-3, ISO 7724, part 3

DE<0.7

Resistance to cracking on bending

EN 13523-7, ISO 1519

 epends on chosen aluminium
dand required profile

Adhesion N 13523-5, ISO 6272
EEN 13523-7, ISO 1519
ISO 2409

impact:2T: no loss of adhesium

Pencil hardness

EN 13523-4
ASTM D 3363

6HB

Corrosion resistanceEN 1396, EN 13523-19

highest category (see tabel C1)

Humidity resistanceEN 13523-9, ISO 6270
ISO 4628/2

blisters less than size 2 (S2)

Acetic acid salt spray fog
resistanceEN 13523-8, ISO 4628/2

1000 hours, less than 2 mm.
Undercreep and blisteringmax. S2Salt spray testISO 7253

test too mild for aluminium

Below : Mathematics Science Institut, Madrid, Spain
Product : Sun Louvre 84R and 100R
Architect : BSOP

Production by
Hunter Douglas
Ceiling Center

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Designed to work for you
Hunter Douglas is a global player within thefield of modern architecture. We understandthe conflict between form and function
better than anyone, and enrich the market
with inspiring solutions that strengthen
the aesthetic appeal of buildings and theirfunctionality in terms of indoor climate, energy
use and acoustics.
We develop clever and aesthetically appealing
solutions in collaboration with architects anddesigners to control heat, light, sound and energy.
We are also inspired by real-world challenges andideas as well as developments in technology andmaterials. All our products are thought out in great
detail to make a difference to both architects andend users.

Hunter Douglas adopts the cradle to cradle (C2C) productphilosophy to the design of products that fit the circularparadigm. Our products are designed for longevity, usingmaterially healthy technical nutrients that can be reused at
end of life as a high-quality source for something new.
Cradle to Cradle Certified™ is a certification mark licensed by
the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.

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Architectural services
We support our business partners with a wide rangeof technical consulting and support services forarchitects and installers. We assist architects anddevelopers with recommendations for materials,
shapes, dimensions, colours and finishes. We also
help create design proposals, visualisations andtechnical drawings. Our services to installers range
from providing detailed installation drawings andinstructions.

Hunter Douglas products and solutions are
specifically designed to improve the indoor
climate and save energy. They create anenvironment that is pleasant, healthy,productive and sustainable.

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More information
Contact our Project Support for further
help and advice on the design possibilities
our applications can create.
Tel. +44 (0)1604 648 229
Visit our website:www.hunterdouglas.co.uk

Hunter Douglas aims to produce sustainable products.
Our painting and aluminium smelting processes areregarded as setting the bar for the most important
standards in clean production methods. All aluminium
products are 100% recyclable at the end of theirlifecycle.

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