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UniCote® Matt and Satin Collection

Refined Surface. Controlled Reflectivity.

UniCote® Matt and Satin finishes offer calibrated sheen, depth and composure for contemporary roofing and façade applications.

Three ultra-low gloss Matt finishes and six mid-gloss Satin finishes, engineered for architectural expression and Australian exposure conditions.

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Designed for contemporary architectural expression

In large-scale residential and commercial architecture, surface behaviour defines perception.

Matt and Satin finishes introduce a quieter material language – reducing glare, softening reflection and allowing geometry, proportion and shadow to lead.

Rather than competing with form, these finishes support it.

The result is a composed façade with depth, clarity and visual restraint.

Deeply Subdued. Visually Composed.

UniCote® Matt collection

The UniCote® Matt collection delivers ultra-low reflectance finishes designed for projects where material restraint and sculptural consistency are essential.

Architectural Characteristics
  • Pure matt finish
  • Minimal specular reflection across large façade planes
  • Soft, non-reflective surface quality
  • Enhances shadow lines and massing
  • Reduces highlight contrast in high solar environments
  • Available on UniCote® Essential, Coastal and Extreme (aluminium) substrates
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Controlled Sheen. Elevated Depth.

UniCote®Satin collection

LOW GLOSS

Cyad Satin
LOW GLOSS

Obsidian Satin
LOW GLOSS

Cosmic Satin

The UniCote® Satin collection introduces calibrated mid-gloss finishes that enhance facade definition while maintaining visual restraint.

Architectural Characteristics
  • 10% gloss level
  • Gentle reflectivity without harsh glare
  • Enhances colour richness and façade articulation
  • Controlled light response across commercial elevations
  • Available on UniCote® Essential, Coastal and Extreme (aluminium) substrates
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Surface behaviour in architectural steel

Surface finish influences how steel responds to light, scale and orientation.

Matte finishes diffuse light, producing a softer and more uniform appearance across large planes.

Satin finishes introduce controlled reflectivity, enhancing depth while maintaining visual restraint.

Finish selection is therefore not simply aesthetic — it is a decision about how a building will be perceived over time.

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Engineered for Australian conditions

UniCote® Matt and Satin finishes are designed to perform across Australia’s diverse environmental conditions – from metro commercial builds to high-exposure coastal projects.

Available in UniCote’s leading substrates to suite your project location:

Standard environments

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Coastal and high humidity

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Severe marine and industrial

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Specification Support for Architects and Builders

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Our specification partners at INSPIRE work with project architects and builders to assist with:

  • Finish selection guidance
  • Exposure zone suitability
  • Substrate recommendations
  • Early-stage specification advice
  • Warranty alignment
  • Provide rough budget estimates and guides
  • Coordinate specification with supply and lead times

Whether your project is in concept design or documentation, we can assist in refining the finish specification.

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1800 UNICOTE (1800 864 268)