Keystone Linings teams up with British antimicrobial supplier
Key Industries, is a NSW based Australian family-owned and operated manufacturer. Keystone Linings, which runs the acoustics, wall and ceiling lining operations of the manufacturing arm, have been working with Biomaster Antimicrobial to develop Key-guard, a hard-wearing, durable antibacterial coating designed to reduce cross-contamination, protect against harmful bacteria and much more. Keyguard is ideal for use on surfaces where good hygiene is key, such as healthcare, education and hospitality applications. Key-guard is available in a range of gloss levels and can be tinted to a comprehensive range of colours.
Key-guard is particular beneficial to use on projects such as childcare and day-care facilities, where the spread of germs is usually more prolific given the playful habits of most children.
Keystone are excited to be the sole distributor in Australia with the rights to use Biomaster technology.
About Key-guard
Key-guard antimicrobial technology is an incredibly effective way to prevent the growth and spread of harmful bacteria. It’s effective against a wide range of germs from food poisoning causing E.coli and Salmonella to antibiotic resistant bacteria like MRSA and VRE.
Key-guard uses silver-ion technology, which is a natural antibacterial, and as it does not leach out, it is completely safe to use where food and water may come into contact with the surface.
Keystone Linings can apply Key-guard to plywood, natural timber veneers and a range of other substrates including their colour through Palette Series MDF panels.
Where is Key-guard used?
Key-guard is ideal for use in hospitals, schools, age care, public, retail shop fit-outs, public transport and kitchens.
Potentially deadly bacteria can multiply quickly in these types of places and as such, there is a risk of contamination being spread from surfaces and equipment to humans. Those of us with healthy immune systems will normally have built up a resistance to common bacteria, but the very young, elderly and people with underlying health issues may be at risk.
Whilst disinfectants can be instantly effective in removing bacteria, after a few hours the effect wears off and contamination can occur again. Key-guard helps to reduce bacteria growing between cleans and reduce the risk of infectious bacteria being spread.
More information
Contact Keystone Linings for more information on Key-guard, request samples or discuss your needs with one of our architectural consultants.