How do I Back Light Mario Romano Walls?
Mario Romano Walls offer an array of design opportunity for both interior and exterior design.
The below information will assist as an example, for a framed feature wall when considering backlighting applications.
It is best to build a lightbox using standard White Melamine HMR particleboard or White MR MDF, however this can vary depending on lighting, application and installation requirements.
LED strip lighting is best set at approx.125-150mm spacing, it is recommended LED Strip lighting is Installed in conjunction with aluminium profile/heat diffuser that can be fixed/rebated into the lightbox, allow for future access or replacement if needed.
- Standard framed lightbox recommendation for 100mm overall depth. (ie. 16mm back panel, 70mm internal panel, 2mm Silicone and 12mm Staron Panel.
- Fit outside end panels flush with the front of Mario Panels if desired or rebate side of box and slide Mario Romano panel within the side approx. 6mm.
- Incorporate acrylic standoffs for support between the lights and at the join as in this picture, fix to panel with clear/translucent Silicone. (We supply 70mm standard height)
- Fix panel around the perimeter with Silicone and hotmelt glue to assist with instant fix while silicone sets.
- Finish joints where required with Staron adhesive, this needs to be done a small section at a time and a special adhesive applicator will be required.
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