METALWORKS Blades - Classics

Durable metal vertical panels in upscale linear designs are available in acoustical or non-acoustical options.

Key Features & Performance

  • Available in 17 EFFECTS wood-look finishes
  • Standard blade sizes in multiple lengths with either:
    • 4" depth and 1" width
    • 6" depth with 1" or 2" widths
  • Premium blade sizes available:
    • Lengths up to 120"
    • Depths up to 10"
    • Widths 1" or 2"
  • Available in 22 1/2", 46 1/2", 94 1/2", and 96" lengths for creative design layouts
  • CLEANASSURE family of products – includes disinfectable panels, suspension systems, and trim
  • Blade panels available with either two factory-installed end caps, one end cap, or no end caps
  • METALWORKS Blades – Classics panels are part of the SUSTAIN portfolio (unperforated panels only)
  • Create acoustical or non-acoustical upscale linear designs
  • Blades panel spacing is variable to accommodate a variety of design and acoustical needs
  • Fast, easy installation with standard PRELUDE XL 15/16" or 360° painted suspension systems
Material
Materials
Metal
Acoustics
Sound Absorption (NRC)

A measure for rating the overall sound absorption of a material when used in an enclosed architectural space where sound is reflected at many angles of incidence. A ceiling system with an NRC < 0.50 is low performance, an NRC > 0.70 is high performance.

Up to 0.80
Fire
Fire Performance
Class A (HPVA)
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.

77%
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.

Inherent
Standard
Humidity
Sag/Humidity Resistance

Ceiling panels maintain humidity and sag resistance.

Standard
Durability
Soil Resistance

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

Washability

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

Scrubbability

Withstands up to 150 scrub cycles using a scrubbability tester as per ATSM 02486.

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
Exposed Structure

Get the acoustics right in any space!

Request a complimentary Custom Acoustical Report for your next project and receive a detailed, customized report that will ensure you have the right ceiling to reduce noise, improve speech intelligibility, and/or meet your speech privacy needs.

FAST134 means standard specialty products in less than 4 weeks.
Complimentary ceiling design & pre-construction service.
Sustainability Profile
15%
Recycled Content
Recyclable via the Armstrong Ceilings Recycling Program
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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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