Nuance waterproof wall panel system by Polyrey

Nuance waterproof wall panel system by Polyrey: ATEx validated by the CSTB and an innovation acclaimed by installers, fitters & users!

Unveiled in 2021, Polyrey's patented Nuance wall cladding solution, ideal for wet rooms in both new builds and renovations, now benefits from an Appréciation Technique d'Expérimentation (technical assessment for experimental use) endorsed by the CSTB.

This reinforces the confidence of interior fitting professionals in a system that won them over from its launch. These 100 % waterproof panels make it possible to create a bathroom in record time (usable just 24 h after installation), thanks to a simple assembly system (tongue and groove) that also requires three times fewer joints than a carrelée1 surface! This ease, speed and safety of installation wins unanimous approval (from craftsmen and specifiers alike). End users are not left out either, since Polyrey, always attentive to aesthetics as much as to technical performance, offers no fewer than 33 large-format decors, giving a monumental dimension to the rooms fitted, and 6 textures (smooth or textured, matt or glossy) for refined or sophisticated, classic or contemporary atmospheres. Finally, thanks to their rounded edges, Nuance panels avoid the need for trim profiles, offering an impeccable finish and absolute hygiene, as there is less relief where dirt could become embedded.

Full-height or custom-height wall cladding, in shower or bath areas, across several wall sections, bath panels, washbasin splashbacks... Nuance can be used as desired, whatever the type of project (hospitality, healthcare, education or residential).

Nuance: the only decorative composite panel system for wet rooms to benefit from an ATEx

Obtaining this ATEx attests that the Nuance waterproof panel solution has been verified by experts on the basis of a technical file, and that its installation has been validated. The installation is precisely at the heart of attention, as it proves particularly easy, quick, clean and safe.

In a bathroom, replacing or covering existing tiles, without levelling compound, on water-resistant plasterboard or on any substrate suitable for wet areas, Nuance stands out as THE solution for transformation in just a few clicks! The key to Polyrey's innovation, the Safe&Connect tongue-and-groove connection allows express vertical assembly of the panels before they are fixed by simple gluing, with their joints forming a lasting barrier against any infiltration. It should be noted that the core of the Nuance panels, made of composite material, is naturally water-resistant, with no deterioration over time. It should also be stated that Polyrey supplies the entire ready-to-use system: the panels, of course, but also the glue and the coloured ?Complete? sealing joints, of sanitary quality, antibacterial and antifungal.

Everything is placed under the banner of simplicity during assembly, but also beforehand: the lightweight panels come in 2 formats adapted to construction standards (260 x 120 cm2 and 260 x 60 cm3), each 11,7 mm thick (a guarantee of rigidity and strength), and can be cut and drilled easily using common woodworking tools. And afterwards, as no finishing profile is required, a tedious and time-consuming operation is de facto eliminated. Much appreciated by installation companies, productivity gains and increased profitability thus result from this ingenious system, which also helps use three times fewer joints than for a carrelage1. This reduction in the downtime of the fitted premises satisfies users just as much, since they can use their bathroom only 24 h after installation! One last advantage: applying Nuance panels generates little noise and dust (unlike laying ceramic tiles, for example).

Hygiene and durability

The particularly robust High Pressure Laminate surface of Nuance panels makes it an ally in highly exposed environments (such as hotels or healthcare facilities). Flat and non-porous, it inherently prevents the growth of mould and fungi, without additional treatment. Easy (once again!) to clean with a sponge by spraying common household products, including descalers, it also withstands professional disinfection protocols (in hospitals, for example), ensuring optimal durability.

Let us add that, like all Polyrey solutions, its Sanitized® certified silver ion protection (built directly into the material during manufacture) guarantees the destruction of more than 99,9 % of bacteria in just 24 hours. It should also be noted that using Complete products when installing the Nuance system contributes to validating the 15 ans4 warranty.

Large-format designs, ultra-realistic or resolutely original

While the very discreet Safe&Connect connection of the Nuance system contributes to a neat result, Polyrey designers have given it another emblematic signature: large-format decors, with patterns that differ on each panel to enhance the natural look of the whole.

For authenticity is fundamental to the 33 decors of the collection. The Matières (such as marble, concrete, zinc or lava stone) and the Bois (maple, oak, ash, walnut...) compete in realism. As for the plain decors, they are elegantly styled (from Blanc Megève to Blanc Menuires, including Beige Nature Fumée or Gris Orage) for refined schemes, whether they opt for a muted minimalism or fiery boldness. And as Polyrey thinks of everything, the coloured joints offered are coordinated with the decors!

As for surface effects, all tastes will be satisfied, since 6 finishes offer satin (FA), lacquered (Brillant), matt and lined (Linimat), grained to subtly emphasise the wood fibre (Selva), or a slightly cloudy touch (Extramat) and a raw material impression (Granit).

Finally, one last aesthetic added value: the Nuance decors complement those of other Polyrey products, namely Polyrey HPL® (High Pressure Laminate HPL), Polyprey® (HPL laminate bonded onto a panel), Reysipur® (Compact HPL laminate) and Panoprey® (Melamine). Everything can thus be harmonised within a single space if desired: furniture, doors, sanitary cubicles, wall cladding... for perfect unity in the bathroom, down to the smallest detail.

Polyrey also offers training for installers and technical support at the start of projects with their Experts.