Finishes

Finishes

Continuing with Colab Lightings philosophy ‘fit for purpose’, one finish may not necessarily be the right finish for your project. Colour, type of finish, and the luminaire’s scene, all contribute to your decision for the finish. We’ve collaborated with several suppliers of powder coatings and wet finishes to deliver you a range of products with purposeful options for your project’s environment. With an in-house 5m long baking oven, powder coating and wet finish facilities, Colab Lighting has the ability to finish all your projects.

About

What we are doing

We supply efficient and safe luminaires designed to meet Australian standards. As members of the lighting council of Australia we are committed to responsible environmental practice.

We keep up to date on the latest safe and energy efficient technologies and practices that we can integrate into our products while looking at ways to reduce our waste and emissions.

The quality design and production of luminaires with the appropriate quality components reduces heat loss, light leak, early failure and improves light quality and output.

We specify appropriate luminaires and use of Microwave Sensors, dimming and control systems to ensure spaces are lit efficiently.

A large percentage of what we produce is locally made, helping us to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with overseas shipping and manufacture.

CoLab Bespoke projects are also predominantly locally manufactured and assembled again helping us to reduce our carbon footprint while benefiting the local economy.

Plastics, paper and cardboards are separated and recycled, and scrap metal is also collected and recycled.

We use more efficient luminaires, which have greater light output against the energy they consume.

Our lights have an extensive warranty, and we look to improve product life where possible by remedying any functional issues and carrying out maintenance where applicable.

TFCoat (Timber Finish Coating) is a new powder coating option at Colab Lighting. Have the warm look and texture of timber on our Linear System aluminium profiles.

With 30 wood grain finishes to choose from, the tough timber powder coat is 50% more durable than standard powder coating due to the unique 2-step process of adhering and baking the grain texture to the underlying powder coat. No logging and recyclable.

Linear Systems

Dulux Powder Coating having an extensive range of powders and colours for all types of applications, including indoor, outdoor, as well as specialty powders and processes for specific uses where extreme weather or conditions may be of concern. Research and development play a major part of the powder coat processing, the raw materials, such as polymers, pigments and extenders are manufactured into premium powders, improving the products durability, aesthetics, and lifespan while maintaining a conscious decision to minimise the impact on the environment.

Linear Systems

Interpon Powder Coatings. A subsidiary of AkzoNobel, Interpon has the backing and knowledge base of the world’s largest coatings company, catering to specifiers and architects with a broad selection of colour and finish options to suit every application.

Certified under the Green Star® an internationally recognised rating system, Interpon powder coatings do not contain organic solvents and emit zero VOCs. You can accumulate Green Star points for your project.

Linear Systems

Wet Finishes. There are a couple of common options for wet finishes, two-pack, and acrylic paints and clears. Colours can be custom made to suit, in a variety of flat, matt, satin, semigloss, gloss and metallic finishes. Two-pack uses a two-part system, the colour, and a hardener resin.

Easy to keep clean with a tougher, longer lasting, and more luxurious paint finish. Acrylic is the most cost effective and usually a water-based paint with has a quick drying time.

Linear Systems