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Engineered Timber Interior Panelling — Tactile Collection
Description

Tactile is a collection of engineered timber wall panelling suitable for residential and commercial applications. Tactile comes in pre-finished 15mm  thick T&G planks applied via glue and pin onto a substrate.

Planks comprise a 4mm wear layer of reclaimed European spruce over a Birch & Poplar plywood core.

The Tactile collection comes in two colour options.

  • 15mm thick with 4mm wear layer x 240mm (W) x 2200mm (L) standard stocked planks
  • 7mm thick x 100/140/180mm (W)
Key Features
  • The Tactile collection comes in two colour options
  • Pre-finished
  • Feature Grade
  • Stocked in standard 240mm wide planks
  • Premium multi-layer engineered timber
  • 4mm solid oak wear layer
  • Birch & poplar plywood
  • Sustainably sourced
  • Low VOC — does not contain any added formaldehyde
  • 25 year residential warranty
  • 5 year commercial warranty
Scope of Use

Forté Interior Timber Panelling is a non-structural engineered panelling system for use internally as a decorative, non-structural wall or ceiling lining.

  • For internal use only
  • Ensure the wall is load-rated to handle the weight of the product
  • Commercial spaces: must meet Group 1-S fire rating
  • 5-10mm expansion gaps around the perimeter and all fixed items must be considered and allowed for in design
  • Not recommended for use in areas subject to high moisture content
  • Maximum 400mm spacing when fixing directly to wall framing/battens
  • Prefinished engineered timber
  • Matching corner profiles available
Limitations on Use

The Forté Tactile Interior Panelling Collection shall be:

  • a) designed in accordance with the design guide applicable to the product (Wall Panelling Design & Installation Guide Edition 2.0 December 2023)
  • b) installed in accordance with the Wall Panelling Design & Installation Guide Edition 2.0 December 2023, and
  • c) Separated from fuel burning appliances, flues, and chimneys in accordance with NZBC Section CAS/1.
Statement of Building Code Compliance
  • B1 Structure: B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3(a, j, q), B1.3.4
  • B2 Durability: Performance Clauses B2.3.1(c)
  • C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: C/AS2
  • F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance Clauses F2.3.1
Other Performance Attributes
  • Lifetime structural warranty
  • Low VOC – does not contain any added formaldehyde
  • PEFC® Certified
Documents
Spec Sheet: Tactile

2024

Spec Sheet: Tactile Panelling

2022

Tactile Collection Brochure

2022

Wall Panelling Design & Installation Guide

v2.0 2023

Forté Brochure

2020

Forté is a New Zealand-owned and family-run business specialising in refined timber flooring, interior panelling, decking and exterior cladding products for residential and commercial projects.

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