Advanced Technology MirroFlex Structures User Manual
ATI-MFFII Revision 2 Effective Date: 8/5/12
MirroFlex™ Structures
Fabrication and Installation Instructions
MirroFlex™ Structures are decorated thermoplastic sheets with high impact resistance and are
available in a wide variety of patterns and colors. They can be used as a value-added product in areas
that vertical grade High Pressure Laminates (HPL) are typically used.
General
Sizes - 4’ x 8’ x .032” (1220 x 2440 x .8 mm). MirroFlex Structures are also available as 2’ x 2’ and
2’ x 4’ Lay-in (grid) ceilings tiles; 2’ x 2’ and 2’ x 4’ Glue-up tiles; 18” x 24” Backsplash tiles; and 30”32” x 48” Wainscot tiles.
Most product ships with clear protective film or with TuffCote™.
Slight imperfections and color variations from sheet to sheet are possible and considered normal.
Please inspect each sheet carefully before fabrication to insure it meets your needs.
Storing
Store flat and acclimatize in the same environment for at least 24 hours before fabrication.
Cutting/Fabricating
MirroFlex™ Structures can easily be cut to size with razor knife and scissors or with routers, saw
blades, and drilling tools for thermoplastics. When fabricating MirroFlex always cut from the
decorated side.
Lamination
Like HPL, Structures sheets can be bonded with contact cement, but you must use a product
compatible with PVC.
Cleaning and Care
Clean only with warm soapy water. Never use abrasive cleaners.
Molding
Molding is available to join and finish Structures sheets. Inside corners, outside corners, edge trim
and universal trim strips are shown below.
Trims available in 4’ or 8’ lengths.
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GridMax™
GridMax is a patented ceiling grid cover system that fits all 15/16 suspension grid systems.
GridMax 4ft Mains, 2&4ft Tees and4ft Wall Covers are available in most MirroFlex Structures
finishes.
BOXES containing enough GridMax cover to do 100 sq. ft. ceilings are available in most Structures
finishes and this is the preferred method of our inventory.
Painting Guide
If a custom color is desired, choose our standard MirroFlex Paintable (white) or EccoFlex Paintable
(beige) finish. Use recommended paints in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Due to
the high chemical resistance of it, only certain paints adhere well. It is very important to use
recommended paints to paint MirroFlex Structures Paintable and EccoFlex Paintable sheets.
The following paints have been tested and are recommended:
MirroFlex Paintable Painting Guide
Vendor Product Prep 1 Prep 2
Sherwin
Williams Acrolon 218HS SSPC-SP1Solvent Cleaner DTM Bonding Primer
Signature Interior
or
Lowes
Benjamin Moore
Pratt & Lambert
American Tradition
Exterior Duramax
Paints
Benjamin Moore
Latex or Oil Paint
Pratt&Lambert
Latex
Paint
EccoFlex Paintable Painting Guide
TSP Cleaner Plastic Primer Spray
TSP Cleaner Fresh Start Primer
Supreme Interior /
Scuff Sanding/TSP Cleaner
Exterior Multi Purpose
Primer
Vendor Product Prep 1 Type
Sherwin
Williams
Sherwin
Williams
Cardinal
* For external applications using Sherwin-Williams Polane Series, use exterior catalyst V66V27. The ratio is 6 parts
paint, one part catalyst.
SuperPaint® or
Duration™ or
similar
Polane™ Series*
or Similar
Polyurethane 6400
Series
Paints Not Recommended: The following types of paints have provided poor adhesion in laboratory
testing. Advanced Technology does not recommend the use of the following paint types for MirroFlex
Paintable or for EccoFlex Paintable: Epoxy Paints, Water-Based Latex Paints, and Oil-Based Enamels.
Even though Advanced Technology has experienced difficulties with the paints listed above, customers
may experience success with these paint types in the field.
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Wiping the sheet with
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) will
help promote paint
adhesion. To prepare the
surface: EccoFlex sheet
surface can be wiped using
IPA or rubbing alcohol prior
to painting. This method of
treatment helps paint attack
the surface and create a
strong bond to the EccoFlex
sheet.
Brush application
Spray application
Spray application
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