Your Walls Deserve to Dress Up Too
Just like a sound or smell, a room designed with care can shape your mood. This makes it extra important to ensure the design and installation process go as smoothly as possible. The amount of care that goes into building a space is crucial, yet oftentimes overlooked. At SWA, we want to help you create the space you envision without the added stress of carelessness and poor planning. Our team will help you along the way to ensure you are getting the design, quality, and value you deserve. After all, a blank wall is an opportunity to add personality to a space, and we want to see yours shine through.
Ready for a spatial transformation?
Marlite
Offering hundreds of different finishes, transparent and translucent materials, LED lighting and other design options, Marlite wall panels add an artistic “wow” factor to any space. If you can think it, they can make it!
In addition to their aesthetic focus, Marlite interior wall panels are incredibly sturdy, durable and modern. “Marlite’s automated staining process, rotogravure finishing line and high-speed digital printer feature state of the art technology that – combined with our stringent quality control processes – provides a consistent aesthetic proven to meet or exceed expectations.”¹
A functional product that will withstand the test of time is imperative for any project. The longevity added by Marlite interior wall panels enables customers to see a return on their investment. The technology and ingenuity of its lines, such as the Blue Sky system, is revolutionizing the way wall panels are designed. Its ease of installation, cleaning and sanitation options are often ideal for many markets, including education and healthcare.
Marlite wall panels ship ready to install onto any vertical surface with their easy snap-fit framing. Panels systems are easily interchangeable and can be used together. Panels can also be easily swapped in place of new or different panels. With customizable panels and a wide variety of finishes including wood, patterns, and LED backlit options, Marlite truly offers something for everyone.
Marlite provides a variety of interchangeable wall panel systems including feature walls, common spaces, and first impressions ideal for any project; whether it be a focal point, primary or secondary space. While each panel system is available in a variety of materials, finishes and sizes, they can often be mixed and matched with other Marlite systems for a superior look and unique design.
Blue Sky is a revolutionary digital scanning and finishing wall panel system recently introduced to the market by Marlite. With this new offering, Blue Sky can digitally reproduce any finish you can imagine. Wish you could easily take a photo of something and reproduce it for your feature wall? No problem! Send in your photo and a high resolution wall panel system with beautiful, vibrant colors can be produced. For example, did your organization win an award? With Blue Sky, a beautiful high resolution image of the award can be reproduced on a wall panel in a substrate of your choice for walls that wow!
Even if you do not have a specific image in mind, Blue Sky has several standard finishes already scanned in for customers to choose from such as wood veneers, stone veneers, and many more. The scanner scans to Smithsonian level, approximately 600-800 dpi, and up to 6 inches of depth. A customer could send a pile of leaves or toys, as an example, and have them scanned and then printed to 300 dpi. This innovative, sophisticated technology allows for beautiful, unique wall panel systems and quick lead times, creating a competitive edge and improved ROI for customers.
Getting Started with Blue Sky
The key to this game-changing wall panel system is its’ ease of use. In four easy steps, a custom design can be ordered and delivered to your doorstep.
- Choose Your Design- Use your own personal photo, image or idea or choose from one of thousands of designs already digitally uploaded.
- Select Your Substrate
- Order Your Sample
- Approve Your Design
Five Reasons Blue Sky Has Revolutionized Wall Panel Systems
- Endless Wall Design Options
- Quick & On Demand Production
- Vibrant, High Resolution Quality
- Eco-Friendly Water Based Ink
- Unbeatable Value
A second popular Marlite offering is the Surface System®, also known as the Mechanically Applied Panel (MAP) System. Surface System is a contemporary, versatile wall panel system offering a wide variety of colors, materials, natural and faux finishes, metal and wood veneers to flat and radius walls. The extraordinary flexibility of design and materials with this system are its defining feature. It is commonly used throughout education and healthcare projects to add a unique, appealing look to atriums, lobbies, locker rooms, patient rooms and reception areas.
Specifications
The system consists of ¾” thick modular wall panels with a medium density fiberboard (MDF) core. A class-A fire rating is available with this system and FSC-certified material is available upon request. All wall panels are engineered and fabricated based on customer specification. The panels include all molding and trim components and offer a seamless installation by attaching to a sub wall with a simple clip system.
Another Marlite interior wall panel system that is frequently utilized is the Myriad™ system. While both Myriad and MAP offer pre-engineered wall panels, Myriad panels are offered in translucent, transparent and opaque materials. Illumination is made easy with the Myriad system as pre-installed LED backlighting components are used to bring the wall panels to life. Myriad is often used in focal areas such as foyers, atriums, waiting rooms, reception areas and entryways to add a beautiful and unique touch. It can also be utilized to create a branded space where a company can display their logo, tagline, images and more. Translucent finishes are available in wood, wood grain, wood veneer, metal panels, high-pressure laminate (HPL), Volta™ patterns and graphic designs.
Specifications
The system consists of panel thicknesses from a minimum of 3/32” up to ¾” thick and can accommodate panel sizes up from 12” x 12” to 48” x 48”. All wall panels are engineered and fabricated based on customer specification. LED lighting is pre-installed and each panel includes a power source for immediate illumination upon installation. The panels include all molding and trim components and offer a seamless installation with few tools required with “snap-fit” framing, making panels easy to install or swap out. Myriad is available with trim options for flat surfaces.
Marlite offers a variety of additional feature wall panel systems including the Volta™ wall panel system which offers sculpted designs on medium density fiberboard (MDF). Volta Flex™ is a variation of the Volta product line with dimensional patterns on thermoplastic sheets. Additional common space wall panel systems such as Modules™ and Sieva™ are wood veneer systems with a variety of colors and configurations at an economic price. Fiberglass and stainless steel options are also available.
As mentioned, Marlite interior wall panels are available in a wide variety of finishes. A more in-depth explanation of each is below.
- Wood Veneers are a highest quality, durable wood material that is available with FSC and SFI certified vendors.
- Fiberglass Reinforced panels (FRP) are moisture-proof, impact-resistant and easy to clean.
- High Density Fiberboard (HDF) is a stable wood composite that is architechturally versatile and easy to clean.
- Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) is a stable wood composite ideal for machining and has excellent hang strength.
- Clear Acrylic is translucent or transparent panels that are moisture-proof and impact resistant.
- Foam Polyvinyl Chloride or Foam PVC is lightweight material that is versatile witha rigid exterior.
- Metal panels are also available in multiple colors ranging from gray to bronze creating a natural or strong, bold aesthetic in any space.
- Graphic panels with LED backlighting simply require a high resolution image and the options are endless.
- High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) is available in a variety of colors, patterns and wood grain options perfect for any space. Easily cleaned and maintained.
- Translucent illuminated panels are made with a decorative resin with patterned or solid finishes fabricated from glass or encapsulated botanicals.
- Fabric finishes, including acoustic fabric panels, are available in variety of colors and patterns.
Aside from the beautiful aesthetics, Marlite wall panel systems meet most sanitary requirements often required in hospitals and doctors offices making it a popular application in the healthcare market.
Areas you may see Marlite wall panel systems include:
- Feature Walls
- Atriums and Lobbies
- Patient Rooms
- Treatment and Exam Rooms
- Reception Areas
- Dining Areas
- Offices and Conference Rooms
- Restrooms
Marlite wall panel systems are popular in education settings like primary schools, colleges and universities. Durable and easily cleaned, Marlite wall panel systems are a natural fit in these settings where they may come in contact with above average wear and tear. With the multiple designs and surfaces, there are options to fit any budget.
Areas you may see Marlite wall panel systems in include:
- Classrooms
- Atriums and Lobbies
- Auditorium and Lecture Halls
- Library and Resource Centers
- Locker Rooms
- Cafeterias and Dining Areas
- Offices
- Gymnasiums and Fitness Centers
- Student Activity Areas
Due to its versatility, there are many other applications for Marlite wall panel systems in various markets including:
- Hospitality
- Government
- Religious
- Retail
- Transportation
- Grocery
- Restaurants
- Athletic
- Corporate
- Residential
Steve Ward & Associates (SWA) not only sells Marlite® interior wall panels, but also offers a variety of services including spatial planning, product analysis and application, custom design, budgeting, specification writing and installation. SWA essentially becomes a part of your project management team ensuring seamless project completion from beginning to end. Once Marlite panels have been selected, specified, designed and fabricated, Steve Ward & Associates will then provide seamless installation service. An installation team and manager oversees each project installation through completion.
3form
3form, a company founded on the principles of design and employing artisans from all over the world, their products are as unique as the people who make them. From large scale technical projects to simple installations, their products reflect the creative nature that is at their core. Utilizing new technology, innovative materials, and infusing the use of light, 3form stretches beyond the panel, creating beautiful art installations that appear to be light as air. Take your creativity to the next level, and develop a new level of execution of your visions.
Made from 38% recycled content (9% post-consumer, 29% pre-consumer), this bold solid surface is saturated with luminous color – a monolithic material ideal for horizontal applications.
A dynamic translucent resin panel. Choose the right color, pattern, texture, interlayer and finish to make your space pop with intrigue. Heat-formable and available in custom sizes and gauges.
