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To create our prismatic panels, we apply a uniquely scintillating finish that seems to subtly change colors with changes in the weather, time of day and viewing angle. Prismatic panels bring your building to life. With each passing moment, each angle, each person going by, it takes on a new look – compelling another, and yet another – making your architectural vision truly memorable.

About the Prismatic Panel Finish

We create our prismatic panels by applying a color base coat and a prismatic top coat that incorporates specialized mica flake pigments. The result is a surface that shifts from its base color to different perceived colors as light reflects from different angles. The effect can vary from subtle to scintillating. The vibrancy and clarity of our Lumiflon® FEVE fluoropolymer resin makes the prismatic effect possible – and ensures that the effect lasts for decades thanks to the remarkable durability of this next-generation architectural coating.

Prismatic Panel Finish Applications

We manufacture prismatic panels with a choice of our classic polyethylene core (PE) or our fire-resistant (fr) core. They’re perfect for bringing an engaging, interactive experience to any project – and are especially well-suited to exterior cladding where the changing time of day, weather and seasons bring maximum vitality to the prismatic effect. Browse our projects pages to see the dynamic effects that can only be achieved using our prismatic panels – and to get inspiration for your own dynamic vision.

Special Considerations

For best color consistency, we recommend ordering prismatic finishes for your entire job at one time and from one lot of material. Also be aware that prismatic panels have a specific directionality, which you should plan for in the estimation, fabrication and construction of your project.

Order Samples
3.5"
SAP Prismatic Green [Non-Stock]
3.5"
MRT Prismatic Magma [Non-Stock]
3.5"
RXT Harvest Moon [Non-Stock]
3.5"
RXP Dusk [Non-Stock]
3.5"
SBP Dragonfly [Non-Stock]
3.5"
SGP Junebug [Non-Stock]
3.5"
SNP Marsh [Non-Stock]
3.5"
SCP Mesa [Non-Stock]
3.5"
8"
SJP Lagoon [Non-Stock]
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Technical Information
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Example Projects
Ryerson University Student Learning Centre
FR
Prismatic
Custom Prismatic Blue
CATEGORY
Architecture, Education
ARCHITECT
Zeidler Partnership Architects in association with Snøhetta
LOCATION
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
FABRICATOR
Flynn Group of Companies Canada
APPLICATION
Exterior
Queens Library at Far Rockaway
FR
Prismatic, Solid
MRT Prismatic Red, SAW White
CATEGORY
Community, Education
ARCHITECT
Snøhetta
LOCATION
New York, NY, US
FABRICATOR
EDA Contractors
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
E.W. Howell Co., LLC.
APPLICATION
Exterior, Interior
Coss y Leon Office & Materials Distribution Center
PE
Mica, Prismatic
OPT Mica Platinum, MRT Prismatic Magma
CATEGORY
Commercial
LOCATION
Guadalajara, Mexico
APPLICATION
Exterior
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot
FR
Metallic, Mica, Prismatic
CMX Champagne, MFS Grey, MMAA Grey, RXT Harvest Moon
CATEGORY
Entertainment, Specialty/Corporate
LOCATION
Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States
APPLICATION
Exterior
Lyric 440K Apartments
FR
Mica, Prismatic, Solid
MFS Mica Grey, SBP Prismatic Dragonfly,BNT White
CATEGORY
Residential
ARCHITECT
Davis Carter Scott LTD
LOCATION
Washington, D.C., United States of America
FABRICATOR
Architectural Metal Designs
APPLICATION
Exterior
The Wolf Creek Library
FR
Prismatic
MRT Prismatic Red (Magma)
CATEGORY
Community, Education, Public
ARCHITECT
Leo A Daly
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
FABRICATOR
Kistler McDougall Corp.
APPLICATION
Exterior
Gijang Fire Station
FR
Prismatic
CATEGORY
Municipal
LOCATION
Busan, Korea
APPLICATION
Exterior
Sorensen Station Parkade and Transit Terminal
PE
Prismatic
Custom Prismatic Orange
CATEGORY
Transportation
ARCHITECT
John Murray Architectural Associates Ltd.
LOCATION
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
FABRICATOR
Igloo Erectors Ltd.
APPLICATION
Exterior
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
PE
Prismatic, Solid
CATEGORY
Corporate ID, Food Services
ARCHITECT
Shikatani Lacroix Brandesign
LOCATION
Memphis, TN, United States of America
FABRICATOR
Nul'ook Exteriors
APPLICATION
Exterior
Pioneer/Verve Gas Station
PE
Prismatic, Solid
MRT Magma, JBR Bronze, ETT Tan, TBL Black, SAW White/Blue
CATEGORY
Petroleum, Retail
ARCHITECT
Lintack Architects Inc.; Hamilton Ontario Canada
LOCATION
Ontario, Canada
FABRICATOR
Flexx Corporation
APPLICATION
Exterior
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