CPD Online - Sublimation: The future of surface finishes

Developed in Italy 30 years ago, sublimation for aluminium is a process through which printed images can be transferred directly into powder coated aluminium surfaces. Introduced into the Australian architectural market in the early 2000’s, this finishing technology has revolutionised the architectural aluminium products industry.

Strong and durable, yet light-weight and easy to install, sublimated aluminium is available in a broad range colours, designs and finishes, including woodgrain, concrete, weathered, steel, and marble. In terms of application, sublimated aluminium surfaces find use as cladding, windows, doors, panelling, decking, splashbacks, and more.

Titled ‘Sublimation – The Future of Surface Finishes’, this CPD Live shines a light on these surfaces. Beyond identifying the features and benefits of sublimation, our speakers will outline the process through which it is carried out. They will highlight relevant standards, the various classes of products available, and everything else that specifiers considering sublimated surface finishes need to know.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this presentation, you should be able to:

• Define sublimation and explain how this technology is used to transfer images to powder coated surfaces
• Outline the applications and benefits of sublimated surface finishes
• Explain how to assess the durability and quality of sublimated surface finishes
• Identify and outline the standards that apply to sublimated surface finishes

(PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT PC 12, PROJECT INITIATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PC 28, DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION PC 39)