Pre-finished wall and ceiling lining for wet areas
By combining passion, experience and innovation in design, Hydrapanel delivers unparalleled versatility with the latest developments in high performance panel systems.
What it is
Hydrapanel is a non-structural wall and ceiling panel lining that is impervious to moisture and resistant to water, steam, abrasion and typical cleaning materials.
Originally intended for wet areas such as bathrooms and kitchens. It is also ideal for food preparation areas where code and health regulations require impervious surfaces that withstand water and chemicals and are easily maintained and cleaned.
Beyond white
Fresh designs for modern interiors — walls and ceilings. Modern decors and woodgrains, with vinyl-finish panels coming soon.
Real Touch tile patterns come pre-finished on full sheets, and the decor range brings woodgrain, concrete and textile finishes to the same waterproof, fire-rated panel system.
Bone / Off White
Standard — one side on all panels
Oak woodgrain
Walnut woodgrain
Concrete
Linen light
Linen dark
The numbers
On the tools
A rigid, safe and easy-to-use lining solution for renovations and new builds. Install with or without trims, direct to framing or to existing wall linings — butt joined and sealed.
Timber framing: studs at maximum 600mm centres for 1200-wide sheets and 450mm centres for 900-wide sheets. Ceiling battens require minimum 400mm spacing. Support surfaces must be straight, flush, and have moisture content below 18%.
Concrete and masonry: battens spaced at 600mm centres horizontally and vertically (adjusted for panel width). All timber requires damp-proof courses between concrete surfaces.
Apply continuous 5mm × 5mm adhesive beads to framing, clean surfaces with solvent cleaner beforehand, press sheets firmly with 10mm packers, and allow 24-hour cure time before proceeding with additional work.
Maintenance
High Pressure Laminate surface — durable and easy to care for.
Hydrapanel linings are water and moisture resistant panels; however, the sheets must be installed and maintained to resist water penetration. Care must be given to joints and penetrations, and these must be maintained to ensure that no water can penetrate to the framing.
Hydrawood linings are finished in High Pressure Laminate, so cleaning should be with non-abrasive cloths and cleaners.
Storage and handling: long term storage of the sheets must be under cover on evenly spaced bearers (600mm max) to keep them flat and dry. Outside storage requires panels to be covered with a breathable waterproof material that allows air to circulate around the panel stack. Panels must be lifted, not dragged, off the stack.
Strength with style
Hydrawood Flooring Systems Limited warrants the product will be free of defects due to factory manufacturing and, subject to the conditions set out in the warranty terms, will be resistant to delaminating, rotting, cracking and termite damage for a period of 15 years from the date of purchase.
This warranty applies to the first purchaser of the product and is not transferable. Conditions apply.
In the wild
Where it works
Stocked by Bunnings throughout New Zealand and available to order from all leading building merchants. Contact your local trade rep for pricing and availability.
For specifiers
Use this guide when designing and specifying Hydrapanel for your projects. It contains all information and a selection of junction details to help with design and installation, plus clear instructions about the performance, use, design, installation, and care and maintenance of Hydrapanel products.
CodeMark is a voluntary product certification scheme that shows a building product or method meets the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code.
A PASS™ is a Product Assurance Supplier Statement — a widely-recognised and well-accepted consenting tool that can be used to demonstrate Building Code compliance.
Branz Group Number Classification, fire performance rating for interior wall and ceiling lining materials.
SGS fire-classification report for the magnesium oxide board core — tested to EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009 and classified A1 (non-combustible). The full panel is separately fire rated Group 2-S by BRANZ.
Material safety data sheet for the magnesium oxide board core.
Material safety data sheet for the high-pressure decorative laminate facing.
Independent water permeability test report by the University of Auckland.
Independent bend strength test report by the University of Auckland.
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