Performance Comparison
No other architectural finish has the durability, appearance and performance of vitreous enamel.
Glass frits are fused to a steel core at high temperatures resulting in a homogeneous glass like finish with unequalled qualities.
Rich in color, it does not fade at all. Versatile, it can be applied to any shape.
Vitreous Enamel, characteristics that have made it an ideal high quality coating for architectural cladding panels. Vitreous enamel is also used as an excellent medium for printing artwork, high quality signage and maps.
Traditionally the art of Vitreous Enameling dates back 3,500 years primarily for beautifying and protecting metal used in art and jewelry. Many of these antiques still exist in excellent condition today.
A comparison of the principal performance characteristics of vitreous enamel panels with other architectural finishes indicates why vitreous enamel is a superior choice with increased durability and performance:
| Vitreous Enamel Panels | Glass fibre Reinforced Cement (GRC) | Aluminium (PVDF  coating) (Incl. ACP) | Tiles | Natural Stone Cladding | |
| Color Retention |
30 years + | Color fades after 5 years |
Color fades after 5 years |
Best Case 20 years+ |
5 years |
| Chemical Resistant |
Yes | Yes | No | Grout: No | No |
| Abrasion Resistant |
Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Fire Resistant | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Graffiti Resistant |
Yes | No | No | Grout: No | No |
| Impact Resistant |
Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Ultra Violet Light Resistant |
Yes | No | No | Grout: No | No |
