Backlighting Mario Romano Walls

Mario Romano Walls (MR Walls) from Austaron Surfaces is a collection of stunning 2D and 3D textured wall designs. Offering non-repeating designs of any size, MR Walls are infinitely customisable with the designs scaled to fit each bespoke outcome.

Perfect for both wet and dry areas, as well as inside and out, the designs are routed directly into Staron Solid Surface with all CAD files processed in-house, eliminating the need for complicated documentation.

Mario Romano Walls-Austaron SurfacesBecause of the inherent properties of Staron Solid Surface, MR Walls lend themselves perfectly to backlighting, thereby creating a visually engaging element within the design space.

Mario Romano Walls-Austaron SurfacesWhen backlighting, it is generally advised to use standard White Melamine HMR particleboard or White MR MDF and build a lightbox however, the final solution will depend on your plans for lighting, application and installation. The standard frame lightbox recommendation is for 100mm overall depth, that is a 16mm back panel, 70mm internal panel, 2mm silicone and 12mm Staron panel.

The outside end panels should be fitted flush with the front of MR Wall panels or can rebate to the side of the box, allowing you to slide the MR Wall panel within the 6mm side.

Mario Romano Walls-Austaron SurfacesAcrylic standoffs are required for support between the lights and at the join then fix the top panel with clear or translucent silicone. Fix the panel around the perimeter with silicone and hotmelt glue to hold the panel in place while the silicone sets. Joins should be finished where required with Staron adhesive (recommended to do this a small section at a time) and a special applicator will be required.

Austaron Surfaces recommends LED strip lighting bet set at approximately 125-150mm spacing and that this lighting be installed in conjunction with an aluminium profile/heat diffuser that is fixed or rebated into the lightbox. This will allow access in the future if replacements are needed.

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