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            Explore our range of steel solutions, applicable profiles, colours and patterns for your next steel roof.

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          • Fascia & Guttering

            Whether or not you have a steel roof, complete the look of your home with UniCote fascia, gutters and downpipes.

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    • Garage Doors

          • Garage Doors

            Enhance your home’s facade with exclusive range of UniCote LUX garage door textured patterns, including timber, natural and exotic finishes.

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    • Cladding

          • Cladding

            Be inspired and leave a lasting impression by selecting cladding from our unique range of colours, patterns and solutions.

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    • Insulated Panels

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            Steel solutions, inspired colours and patterns for your insulated panel application.

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            Steel solutions, inspiring colours and patterns for your shed project.

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            Data sheet, performance, technical information and warranty about our ‘UniCote Select’ steel solution.

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          • UniCote Coastal

            Data sheet, performance, technical information and warranty about our ‘UniCote Coastal’ steel solution.

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            Data sheet, performance, technical information and warranty about our ‘UniCote Extreme’ aluminium solution.

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    • UniCote LUX

          • UniCote LUX

            Data sheet, performance, technical information and warranty about our ‘UniCote LUX’ textured and patterned steel solution.

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    • Inspiration Gallery

          • Inspiration Gallery

            A curated collection of architectural projects showcasing the colours, patterns and textures of our UniCote products in varied environments.

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    • Case Studies

          • Case Studies

            A collection of remarkable projects that exemplify the use for UniCote for roofing and cladding.

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    • Articles

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            2 minute reads: industry insights and design trends that elevate the use of pre-painted steel.

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UniCote LUX

Where art meets steel

UniCote® LUX is a premium pre-painted steel product designed to suit Australian high-end architecture. Combining the world’s best coil coating technology with rigorous testing to Australian Standards, it ensures not only superior performance in the harsh Australian environment but also a stunning patterned and textured finish.

Why UniCote® LUX

Superior performance with stunning patterned and textured finishes.

  • DISTINCTIVE DESIGN
  • HIGH-END SUBSTITUTE
  • UniCote strong warranties icon
    INDUSTRY LEADING WARRANTY
  • WORLD CLASS PAINT SYSTEM
  • unicote-fire-rated-non-combustible
    FIRE RATED (NON COMBUSTIBLE)
  • SUPERIOR CORROSION RESISTANCE
  • UniCote environmentally sustainable icon
    ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE
  • UniCote low maintenance icon
    LOW MAINTENANCE

Maximise your architectural creativity and go beyond simple building materials. Designed to suit Australian high-end architecture, UniCote® LUX offers a unique premium range of modern patterned and textured steel finishes.

Colours and Patterns

UniCote LUX Weathered Iron Digital Swatch
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Weathered Iron
UniCote LUX Corten Red Digital Swatch
TRENDING

Corten Red
UniCote LUX Ashwood Digital Swatch
TRENDING

Ashwood
UniCote LUX Midnight Matt Digital Swatch

Midnight Matt
UniCote LUX Maple Digital Swatch

Maple*
UniCote LUX Wenge Digital Swatch

Wenge*
UniCote LUX Zinc Graphite Digital Swatch

Zinc Graphite
UniCote LUX Silver Quartz Digital Swatch

Silver Quartz
UniCote LUX Saffiano Digital Swatch

Saffiano
UniCote LUX Metal Stone Digital Swatch

Metal Stone
UniCote LUX Spectrum Digital Swatch

Spectrum
UniCote LUX Pentagon Digital Swatch

Pentagon
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Tested for peace of mind.
Again and again.

UniCote® Steel’s performance testing is a testament to its unwavering commitment to quality and durability, instilling unwavering confidence in architects and homeowners alike. Rigorously tested beyond industry standards, it boasts exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and weather endurance, ensuring architectural visions will stand the test of time.

Homeowners can take comfort in knowing that UniCote® Steel guarantees safety, security, and long-lasting beauty, providing the peace of mind needed to turn houses into homes built to last. 

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FIRE RESISTANCE

Meets the requirements of AS/NZS 1530.3 Methods for Fire Tests on Building Materials.

SALT SPRAY

Meets the requirements of AS/NZS2728:2013 Sections 2.8 and 2.9.

SCRATCH RESISTANCE

No marking of paint surface when tested in accordance with AS 2331.4.7, with no less than 1.5kg weight applied to the test piece.

HUMIDITY RESISTANCE

Meets the requirements of AS/NZS2728:2013 Sections 2.8 and 2.9.

IMPACT RESISTANCE

No loss of paint adhesion after a test piece is struck on the reverse side with a specified force of 10J, in line with the test methodology AS/NZS2728:2013 Section 2.6.1 and Appendix F.

QUV RESISTANCE (DURABILITY OF COATING SYSTEM)

Meets the requirements of AS/NZS2728:2013 Section 2.8 and Table 2.4. Note: Tests are conducted on a flat panel.

BEND TEST

No loss of adhesion or paint cracking when bent around a diameter equal to five times the thickness of the sheet AS/NZS2728:2013 section 2.6.1 and Appendix F.

Technical, Warranty & Downloads

Behind all the beauty and performance is the meticulous technical detail that supports our strong warranty position. With our unwavering support and protection, you can proceed with absolute confidence, knowing that your vision is backed by a steel product that is engineered to excel in every aspect. 

Technical Information

Substrate

AM150.
Hot-dipped Zinc/Aluminium/Magnesium alloy coated steel coil. Alloy coating weight; 150gms/m²

Pre-treatment

Corrosion resistant chromate conversion coating.

Primer Coat

A flexible corrosion resistant primer. Nominal film thickness 7µms ± 1µms on the top side and 5µms ± 1µms (reverse).

Finish Coat

Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF). Nominal film thickness 35µms ± 8µms (pattern dependent).

Backing Coat

Grey wash coat. Nominal thickness is 5µms ± 1µms.

Protective Film

Products are supplied with an easily removed strippable protective film. This material has a relatively short life span when exposed to sunlight and weather. It should be removed either just before, or immediately after installation.

Warranty

UniCote® offers warranties of differing lengths on UniCote® LUX for residential, commercial and industrial buildings in ISO 1-3 environments, depending on whether the product will be used for roofing or cladding.

Warranty up to 25 years

Complete our online warranty form and receive a pre-approval warranty within 48 hours!

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Downloads

Data Sheet

UniCote® LUX Brochure

Applications

Roofing

Garage Doors

Cladding

Insulated Panels

Sheds

Inspiration
UniCote LUX Maple Insulated Panel (ceiling and sofits)
UniCote LUX Maple Insulated Panel (ceiling and sofits)
UniCote LUX Maple Insulated Panel (ceiling and sofits)
UniCote LUX Midnight Matt, Kensington
UniCote LUX Midnight Matt, Kensington
UniCote LUX Maple, Garage Door - Mornington
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Case Studies

Ashwood in Action: Latrobe Valley

Project Highlight: The Latrobe Gov Hub – A Showcase of Modernity and Sustainability Discover how our UniCote® LUX …

UniCote LUX Ashwood Digital Swatch Ashwood

Lambeth House

The Lambeth project is located on a compact site in inner urban Melbourne, the concept is noted by a concrete green r…

UniCote LUX Zinc Graphite Digital Swatch Zinc Graphite

Midnight Matt : Fields of Dreams

This bespoke house situated in a peaceful rural location wanted to make a bold statement and decided on one of the bl…

UniCote LUX Midnight Matt Digital Swatch Midnight Matt

Peter Teakle

Peter Teakle Wines is nestled up on the hill overlooking Port Lincoln and Boston Bay. Winner of the Best Building Exc…

UniCote LUX Ashwood Digital Swatch Ashwood
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