Fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) panels give you a hard, washable surface that won't rot, rust, dent or need repainting. Glue them over drywall, plywood or block, trim the seams, and hose them down for years.
Emco stocks FRP sheet and matching trim, and cuts panels to size in our Cedar Grove, NJ shop.
Painted drywall fails fast where there's steam, washdown or carts. FRP is a thin, tough skin that fixes that for a fraction of the cost of tile or stainless.
Anywhere walls need to be cleaned often and inspected closely.
Prep lines, dish rooms and walk-in areas that need to pass health inspection.
Processing rooms, packaging lines and washdown areas.
Wainscot and full-height walls in high-traffic, high-humidity spaces.
Bays that see constant spray, chemicals and road grime.
Corridors, janitor closets, cafeterias and labs.
Loading areas, coolers and freezer rooms where walls take hits.
Common stock configurations. Other sizes, thicknesses and colors are available on request.
| Property | Standard | Also available |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet size | 48" × 96" (4' × 8') | 48" × 120", 48" × 144" |
| Thickness | 0.090" | 0.060", 0.120" |
| Surface finish | Pebbled (embossed) | Smooth |
| Colors | White | Almond, gray, black, others by special order |
| Fire rating (ASTM E84) | Class C | Class A for code-required areas such as corridors and exits |
| Substrate | Drywall, plywood, OSB | Concrete block and masonry with suitable prep |
| Installation | FRP adhesive | Adhesive plus non-staining rivets or fasteners |
Fire ratings and food-facility acceptance vary by product. Tell us your application and local code requirements and we'll confirm the right panel before you order.
Matching vinyl moldings seal the edges and joints so water can't get behind the panel. Profiles are shown in cross-section.
Joins two panels edge to edge on a flat wall.
Closes the seam where two walls meet at an internal corner.
Protects exposed external corners from impact.
Finishes the top of wainscot and open panel ends.
Always follow the panel manufacturer's installation instructions and adhesive open times.
We're a plastics distributor and fabricator, so you get the panels, the trim and the cutting from one place.
Send us your wall dimensions or drawings and we'll quote the full package: panels, moldings and adhesive, with sheets cut to height if you need them.
Tell us the square footage, finish and color. We'll get back to you with pricing and lead time.
