Substrates

Hush Panels can be manufactured from many substrates to suit all fire group ratings.

Standard Pre Finished 

Manufactured from a pre finished MDF laminate, Hush Panels Standard Pre Finished range is the perfect solution when time and costs are a factor.  Available in 18 colours – plain  and timber looks, they can achieve a Group 3 or Group 1S fire rating.  Hush Panels Standard Pre Finished panels are the perfect choice for your wall or ceiling linings.

Bespoke Substrates

We love seeing the different substrates our customers select for their Hush Panels.  Bespoke substrates require a few extra considerations during the manufacturing process.  To ensure we meet your projects expectations, please speak to us if you are considering using one of the bespoke substrates below

Plywood

Hush Panels can source a range of plywood substrates such as NZ Radiata Plywood, Euro Birch and Hoop Pine. Panels are then factory finished, to achieve a Group 3 or Group 1S fire rating.  Staining options are also available.

All veneers used in the production of NZ Radiata Plywood are produced from plantation grown Pinus Radiata and complies with relevant standards to meet New Zealand Building Codes. Radiata Plywood can be supplied in a selection of different grades.

Regular MDF

Made in New Zealand, regular grade MDF (medium density fibre board) has an excellent strength quality and surface smoothness.  MDF can be painted to achieve a high quality finish and provides an excellent uniform finish.  This can also be overlaid in any of the Natural Timber Veneers achieving a Group 3 finish.

Torchguard® MDF – Pink Core

Hush Panels Torchguard® MDF is a flame retardant medium density fibre (MDF) board. Fire tested to Group 1S fire rating, it is produced by one of the world’s premium fire retardant panel manufacturers.  Pale pink in colour, Hush Panels Torchguard® can be overlaid with any natural timber veneer for that natural timber look or lacquered in the colour of your choice.  

Torchguard® MDF – Black Core

Hush Panels Torchguard® MDF is a flame retardant, medium density fibre (MDF) board.  Fire tested to a European standard B-S1 which correlates to a NZ Group 1S fire rating, it is produced by one of the world’s premium fire retardant panel manufacturers.  Mid black in colour,  Hush Panels Torchguard® MDF can be overlaid with any natural timber veneer for that natural timber look or lacquered int he colour of your choice.

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