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With 3M™ DI-NOC™ Architectural Finishes you can create a whole new look, quickly and inexpensively without compromising on aesthetics, thanks to its incredible resemblance to natural materials. Bring life back to existing surfaces during renovations. For new construction projects, choose DI-NOC in addition to new materials to offer a variety of finishes while extending the budget.
Benefits of using architectural finishes for interior design and architectural projects
Aesthetics
It resembles natural materials and other types of surfaces in a variety of textures and colours; including abstract designs, wood, metallic, solid colours, rust, sand, silk, stone, stucco and weave finishes. 500+ finishes to choose from.
Simple Installation
They go up fast, with less likelihood of error and waste. During installation 3M Comply™ Adhesive Technology can be repositioned which virtually eliminates bubbles. It bonds powerfully to many substrates, flat or curved; including metal, drywall, painted walls, concrete, and more. The clean, simple and speedy application means less downtime.
Easy to Maintain
The easy to clean surface requires no harsh chemicals to maintain, allowing the use of eco-friendly cleaners. Covered by a 12 year warranty for indoor applications and up to 5 years for outdoors, these films utilize 3M's advanced technology to offer outstanding quality and durability.
Environmentally Friendly
It lets you create a fresh and beautiful look to existing assets which extends the lifecycle of valuable assets, helping to reuse and repurpose. Not produced from trees or metal-bearing ores, Di-Noc finishes have a low VOC adhesive, are easy to install creating less waste, and are built to last. From start to finish, Di-Noc products are an earth-friendly solution.
Wide Variety of Applications
Popular for hotels, trains, ships, schools, health care facilities, retail displays, restaurants, hotels and office spaces. These surfaces can be applied to exterior and interior surfaces: such as, walls, furniture, partitions, ceilings, lobbies, retail displays, elevators, and even wet areas such as bathrooms and indoor pool areas.
3M™ Whiteboard Films turns virtually any surface into a whiteboard that can be written on, drawn on, or projected on. Freshen up your current whiteboard, create an idea wall in the office meeting room for brainstorming sessions, or transform a column into a message board for employees or students. It avoids the pitfalls and problems found with traditional whiteboard and whiteboard paints; clean and easy installation, semi-permanent, and cost-effective.
Cost Effective
Feb 4, 2014 - Hilton Hotels install 3M™ DI-NOC™ Architectural Finishes. They saved over $1M on a renovation project of their guest suite doors
- New doors & hardware would have cost $1,000 per door.
- Refinishing with 3M Di-Noc was only $500 / door.
- Total Project savings over $1M
More Information
3M Canada: Architectural Finishes - specifications, product, technical descriptions, LEED