Use and Care Manual
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Product Description
FRP is the wall and ceiling panel from Panolam Surface Systems for those high traffic installations requiring durability
and high sanitary standards as well as moisture, mold, mildew and chemical resistance. This is the hardworking, easy-to-
clean surface you need for utility and service areas. Available in a range of colors, FRP easily fits with any interior style.
Panolam FRP is a product that resists extreme changes in temperature and humidity. Manufactured in standard building
product sizes, it can be installed on most common substrates and finished with readily available seam and trim materials.
CLASS C SMOOTH, .075”
Typical Uses
FRP is manufactured and tested to perform in locations
such as: commercial kitchens, public restrooms,
hospitals, schools, correctional facilities, restaurants, car
washes, meat and dairy facilities, coolers and freezers,
supermarkets, clean rooms and laboratories.
Physical Properties
Property Typical Value Test Method
Flexural Strength, psi 13,000 ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, psi x 10
6
0.54 ASTM D790
Tensile Strength, psi 6,100 ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, psi x 10
6
0.33 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation, % 2.5 ASTM D638
Izod Impact, ft-lb/in notched 3.7 ASTM D256
Barcol Hardness 35 ASTM D2583
Coefficient of Linear Thermal
Expansion (x 10-5 in/in/°F) 3.8 ASTM D696
Water Absorption, % 0.20 ATSM D570
Surface Burning Class C ASTM E-84
Specifications
Panels are produced in a continuous laminating process
in various widths and lengths as required.
Composition
1. Random chopped fiberglass roving reinforcement.
2. Resin mix: Polyester copolymer, inorganic fillers,
pigments and initiators.
Finished Panel Quality
1. The top/outer side of the panels available in
a smooth surface. Color specified is uniform
throughout. The bottom/inner side of the panels are
smooth. Imperfections on the inner side that do not
affect panel performance are not cause for rejection.
2. Product quality standards:
a. Thickness: +/- 10%
b. Width and length tolerance: 1/8” up to and
including 12’ lengths
c. Squareness less than or equal to 1/8”
Fabricating Recommendations
1. Protective eyewear and a filtering mask should be
worn when cutting FRP panels.
2. When drilling holes in panels, a high-speed carbide
drill bit should be used.
3. When cutting panels, sheet metal shears may be
used along with a circular saw with carbide-tipped
blade.
4. Machine punch, band saws and table shear may also
be used.
5. Panels to be installed per manufacturer’s installation
guide.
Storage
All FRP Panels should be stored indoors.
Temperature Range of Use
Panels will not be adversely affected in temperatures ranging
from -40º F to 150º F. Uses beyond this range should be
preapproved by the manufacturer.
Technical Bulletin
FRP FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTICS