KITCHEN ZONE

A better option to vinyl-covered gypsum, this panel offers a lower cost, lighter weight, more pieces per carton, and meets USDA/FSIS guidelines.

Key Features & Performance

  • KITCHEN ZONE panels are part of the SUSTAIN portfolio and meet the most stringent industry sustainability compliance standards today
  • Easier to cut with less dust
  • Recyclable through Armstrong Recycling Program
  • Brighter visual with 20% more light reflectance than vinyl-covered gypsum
  • CLEANASSURE family of products –includes disinfectable panels, suspension systems, and trim
  • Mold- and mildew-resistant surface
  • Durable – Water-repellent, Washable, Scratch-resistant, Soil-resistant
  • Smooth surface meets USDA/FSIS guidelines for use in food processing areas
  • 30-Year Limited System Warranty against visible sag, mold, and mildew
Material
Materials
Mineral Fiber
Acoustics
Sound Blocking (CAC)

A measure for rating the performance of a ceiling system as a barrier to airborne sound transmission through a common plenum between adjacent closed spaces. A ceiling system with a CAC < 25 is considered low performance, whereas one with CAC of 35 or higher is high performance.

33
Fire
Fire Performance
Class A (UL)
Light
Light Reflectance

A high light reflective ceiling – LR 0.83 or greater, per ASTM E1477-98 as referred to in ASTM E1264-98 – makes lighting systems, especially indirect lighting, more effective while further reducing energy costs and consumption. LR values apply to White panels only.

89%
Anti-Microbial
Mold/Mildew Resistance

Ceiling panels with BIOBLOCK performance resist the growth of mold and mildew on the panel surface.
Ceiling panels with BIOBLOCK Plus performance resist the growth of odor and stain-producing bacteria as well as mold and mildew on the ceiling panel surface.

BIOBLOCK
Humidity
Sag/Humidity Resistance

Ceiling panels maintain humidity and sag resistance.

HUMIGUARD Plus
Durability
Water Repellent

Product resists water for 15 minutes allowing proper cleaning for infection control.

Soil Resistance

Excellent resistance to dirt and/or grease for lasting value and performance.

Scratch Resistance

Excellent resistance to surface scratching, scuffing or chipping as per Hess Rake Test.

Washability

Offers superior wash resistance without compromising panel finish integrity, using a washability tester as per ATSM D4828.

Disinfectability
Fog

May be fogged following CDC recommendations using EPA-approved disinfectant ​cleaners per Armstrong Cleaning & Disinfecting Guidelines​

Spray

May be sprayed following CDC recommendations using EPA disinfectant​ cleaners per Armstrong Cleaning & Disinfecting Guidelines​

Wipe

May be wiped following CDC recommendations using EPA disinfectant​ cleaners per Armstrong Cleaning & Disinfecting Guidelines

Special Applications
Kitchen
Made In U.S.A. Of Domestic and Global Content
Yes

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Sustainability Profile
36%
Recycled Content
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Recyclable via the Armstrong Ceilings Recycling Program
LEED  •  WELL  •  Living Building Challenge
Recyclable/Extended Producer Responsibility
Recycled Content
Energy Management
Sourcing of Raw Materials
Construction Waste
Material Ingredient Reporting
Regional Materials
Location Dependent
Low emitting/materials
Design for Flexibility
Lighting Quality
EPD
Acoustics
Biobased Materials
High Performance Sustainable Ceiling Systems
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Living Building Challenge Compliant
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