Polymers being plastics, are used for an array of applications from decorative to
industrial processes. This article reflects certified building and graded polymers and
coating applications.
With a number of polymer substrates in the market place which have a limited range
of colour ISPS Innovations provide an unlimited service on any colour, efx and digital
print on our Splashback and Wall Panel substrates. ISPS Innovations also offer any
colour on our doors and benchtops.
About Acrylic which submits relations to artificial, or synthetic, plastic textiles
containing one or more plagiaristic forms of acrylic acid. The most common acrylic
plastic is polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), we may know the brand names better &
make associations around the world with names like PLEXIGLAS®, Lucite® &
Perspex® to name a few.
Check out this image the result of poor spraying application methods and chemical reactions.
How many times have you seen this is a shop front or home with a splashback or wall panel?
This happens after tricky coating warranties run out. With ISPS Innovations we create
innovative systems that deliver.

Poorly sprayed sheets resulting in bleeding silicone months after
install. Solution our silicone Innovative Formula
Quality Tested Silicone by ISPS Innovations
More about Polymers
PMMA (Acrylic polymer) is a hard wearing elevated crystal clear material which is
low heat bearing. Other grades like the thermal polymer brand Bonethane® is a high
heat bearing building graded polymer which is self extinguishing and may release a
light black/grey smoke when extinguished, just like a candle when the fire is put out.
The reason for this is that the product is designed to slowly ignite then
extinguish. Bonethane® is a Thermal Polymer: 7 year warranty doubled to 14 years when installed by our
method. Simple fast.
Image to the right, Bonethane® is 5th in the
line up (red sample).
Products 2, 3, 4, 6 & 8
are Acrylic.
Products 1 & 7 are composite
panels under a candle burn test.
Bonethane VS Acrylic Splashback CandleBurn Test
The exceptional beauty of such Polymers,
dilutes the endless option of colour enhancement,
moulded, drilled, cut, planned & formed onsite prior
to placement.
ISPS Innovations want to discuss the interior choices
of acrylics(PMMA) & thermal polymer resins as
decorative splashbacks and wall panels, but first
lets discuss assembly.
The material qualities & types makes idyllic for numerous
functions including splashbacks, white
boards, projector screens, wall panels, air craft,
skylights, vehicle taillights, roofing, corporate or
commercial signs, your options are endless.
Take the polymer sheet assemble process:
Through the manufacturing process, storage & handling of polymers are
completed under managed environmental stipulations to avert corruption of the
material or risky chemical effects.
This is why it is imperative that the manufacturer or applicator of materials should be
questioned by the substrates origin if not already stipulated. Ensure that the
applicator who colour's your sheets have the experience and know how & able to
meet, standards, longevity of colour process from the bleeding silicone, delamination
which is attributed to water, heat and cold the list is endless.
ISPS Innovations are leaders in colour technology!
Take a look at our CulourTEK benchtops™ any colour
combination and non porous surface that look like stone. We
back our products with our own warranties and brand our
products we do not piggy back off of other leading brand
substrates to create a credible product. The director of ISPS
Innovations has 20 + years experience in the industry.

Temperature control of these polymers are especially critical in the
manufacturing process. In PMMA the release of the primary temperature of the
molecule (structure) are controlled before they are introduced to each other to cause
activity between the properties forming the polymerization for PMMA and other
critical processes for thermal polymer plastics, a vital system creating the polymer
sheeting. During the entire process, the temperature of the reacting material is
monitored & controlled to ensure the heating and cooling cycles are the appropriate
temperature &intervals follow succession development, creating the polymer sheet.

PLEXIGLAS® courtesy of EVONIK
Sections of the finished polymer substrates are
also given intermittent laboratory examination
to substantiate material objective and that the
optical and chemical reaction sustains the
purpose of its outcome.
This means that under a controlled
environment the constitution of the sheet is
viable to the elements described in the data
sheet for commercial or domestic application,
not the process of which it is formed under
which is a controlled laboratory environment.
So when "flyby applicators apply colour coating" to the back of a polymer substrate... the original MSDS,
material safety data sheet supplied by the original manufacturer can be void.
ISPS have strict mandatory installation steps which cover you. We provide detailed install process that
must strictly be followed. Other companies piggy back of the manufactures warranties applying their
coating & giving no accreditation for their own warranties works.
ISPS Innovations supply
- Acrylic Polymer Sheeting (PMMA) an amazing durable substrate.
- Fused Acrylic sheeting with colour bonded and designed to run through the
course of the sheet which is priced to please and in selected colours.
PLEXIGLAS Hi Gloss®
- Bonethane® Premium Sheeting a high heat thermal polymer available in any
colour.
- Benchtops in CulourTEK, available in any colour.
- Kitchens
- Brick Rejuvenation application
- VetroPoly Glass
- Satin Etched Glass
- Digital Printed Splashbacks
- Kitchen & benchtop resurfacing
- If you can envision it, ISPS Innovations will make it!
Please take note of our logos

ISPS Innovations have a range that is specialized and aimed to please.

In this image from the right is Acrylic,
Bonethane® and Glass
IPA Acrylic™, Bonethane®, Glass all look the
same but perform differently.
Our IPA Acrylic Splashbacks and Wall panels are an amazing substrate in the right
environment, durable & the clarity is unsurpassed. In the wrong environment it is
highly flammable. Acrylic in a fire amongst clean air will continue to burn sucking the
life out of your oxygen and spreading flames to other building materials.
Glass is a beautiful substrate it has in limitations
just like all substrates. Lets not forget, toughened
glass not only looks great but serves a specific
purpose behind Gas Hobs amongst other wonderful
attributes.
See this silver glass image, after having this panel
on a wall for two years our client woke to a loud
noise and found a devastating surprise.
Our first question when looking. Did something impact the glass? From the front it
appears so but if you look at the impact centred it's behind the glass not in-front.
Now glass doesn't just explode..... Which takes us to the placement of the glass and
it's fit and or surrounding impact zones.
Correct processes and allowances require thought and deliberation before you
choose or apply your splashback choice. With glass a qualified manufacture and
fitter can eliminate any headaches.
Bonethane a high heat polymer that is suitable for indoors and outdoors UV treated
and comes with a 14 year warranty in a few easy steps. No splitting or cracking,
simple fast and an affordable luxury for the DIY devotee's. NOTE no polymer
substrate is suitable behind a gas burner.
Coatings: When a coloured coating is applied to the back of a polymer sheet or
glass this can change the constitution & integrity of the substrates, reflecting the
purpose of use. Quality testing of coating against reactions of heat expansion,
contraction, delamination or worse combustion, should be addressed. Coatings on
the backs of sheets release vapours in the event of a fire or extreme heat.
Don't think sprayed glass is any safer, the glass can cope with heat greater than the
coating on the back of the glass & that is a fact. So before you read any ridiculous
comments from "applicators" that piggy back off of industry leading products with
proven performance on the polymer substrate ask your self will the actual
manufacture of the sheet warranty it once coloured or are you buying a quality
substrate with unconventional application processes and false promises in the wrong
environment which your lead to believe works.
Take a look at this gorgeous cafe in Sydney we did with our IPA Acrylic™ sheets, specified by
an Architectural firm. Our client required 2m x 3m sheets and the sheets were applied with
GRIPTEK™ backing and encased all around the shops internal space. Below.

ISPS Innovation Splashbacks in Bonethane,
IPA Acrylic™ and VetroPoly™ Toughened glass are
Australian made & carry the certified logo Visit Australian Made
ISPS Innovations have supplied Bonethane®, IPA Acrylic™ Splashbacks and
VetroPolyGlass™ to hardware chains all over Australia for many years. With clients
like Bunnings, Mitre10, Anz Bank, Wendys, Priceline to name a few and appearing
on Chanel 10's The Renovator, Better Homes and Gardens & featured with the
Womans Weekly stand at the Easter show clearly showcases our services and
Innovation which is unique to the industry, so without further delay.....
ISPS Innovations announce we have a new online shop. If you require the
right information and an abundance splashback, wall panels and building material
choices delivered to your door call ISPS Innovations, we have something for
everyone in any colour, colour combination, digital print & cut to size.

Wendy's in Sydney
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© November 2015 written by Theresa Leonardos
Some of these images are:
PLEXIGLAS® Range courtesy of Evonik
Bonethane Splashbacks ®
CulourTEK Benchtops ™
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