Transcript Characteristics of LUCITE ® XL Advantages

Characteristics of LUCITE® XL
Advantages
Durability, color retention
High chemical resistance
High gloss
Easy cleaning
Stain resistant
Comfort
Permits attractive, comfortable shapes
Warm to touch
Resists mildew
Characteristics of LUCITE® XL
Advantages
All of the advantages of ceramic tile,
cultured marble, enameled steel and gel
coat fiberglass showers
Disadvantages
None of the disadvantages of ceramic tile,
cultured marble, enameled steel and gel
coat fiberglass showers
Characteristics of Gel Coat
Advantages
Disadvantages
 Low cost
 Easy to clean & no
grout lines
 Ease of installation
 Warmth to touch
 Long-term appearance, color fade,
staining
 Limited colors & design
 Thin coating can wear away or chip
 Stratches & chips easily
 Medium service life
 Sub-surface porosity
 Damage during transit, installation
 Lower surface quality & gloss than
LUCITE®
Bath Materials Comparison
Tests
Front Impact Test
2” diameter steel ball dropped
Damage distance in inches
Material
Enamel Steel
Gelcoat
LUCITE® Acrylic
Ball Drop
Results
1-2"
Chip/mark
12-24"
Chip/mark
Up to 24"
No damage
Staining
Gel Coat with Dampened Pink “Post-It” Note Stain
Bath Materials - Comparison
Tests
Hot Water Color Change Test
Gelcoat
“Fake” Marble
LUCITE® Acrylic Sheet
Bath Materials Comparison
Tests
Hot Water Color Change Test
100 hours contact with 150º water
Material
Delta L
Delta B
Results
“Fake” Marble
-2.4
10.20
Color change
Gelcoat
-2.4
5.0
Color change
LUCITE® Acrylic
-1.
0.8
No color change
Lightness/ Yellowness/
Darkness Blueness
Chemical Attack
Gel Coat with Chemical
Damage
Bath Materials Comparison
Tests
Impact Test
Enamel Steel
Gelcoat
LUCITE® Acrylic Sheet
Characteristics of Gel Coat
Advantages
Disadvantages
 Low cost
 Easy to clean & no
grout lines
 Ease of installation
 Warmth to touch
 Long-term appearance, color fade,
staining
 Limited colors & design
 Thin coating can wear away or chip
 Stratches & chips easily
 Medium service life
 Sub-surface porosity
 Damage during transit, installation
 Lower surface quality & gloss than
LUCITE®