What color options are available with Illumination panels?
Illumination architectural color panels are part of a customizable facade system designed to deliver nearly unlimited design freedom. Through Nichiha’s Color Xpressions™ program, Illumination panels can be produced in virtually any hue—from subtle neutrals to bold brand tones—without sacrificing performance. Designers can choose custom colors from ten stocked shades such as Warm White, Graphite, Nickel, and Bay Blue, all available with short lead times.
To ensure full creative control, custom orders require no minimum quantity and include matching trim accessories for a seamless finish. Each panel’s smooth satin surface offers a refined aesthetic that complements both glass and metal, making Illumination one of the most adaptable modern exterior panels on the market.
How fade-resistant are Illumination finishes?
Illumination coatings are factory-applied under tightly controlled conditions using high-performance coatings across the multi-layer siding engineered for lasting vibrancy. These finishes undergo accelerated weathering and UV exposure tests that simulate years of sunlight and harsh climate conditions. The result is consistent color stability that resists chalking and other surface fading over time.
The panels maintain their hue even in high-UV environments where many exterior coatings fail. Nichiha backs this performance with a 15-year limited finish warranty, ensuring that the system can deliver enduring architectural color integrity for years to come.
Can panels be color-matched to brand specifications?
Yes. One of the defining advantages of the Illumination series is its precision color-matching capability. Architects and brand managers can provide any standard paint code, and Nichiha will reproduce the color using the Color Xpressions™ process. By providing a wide range of fiber cement color options, Nichiha ensures unbroken visual identity across large-scale projects such as retail chains, universities, and corporate campuses.
Are Illumination panels suitable for interior applications?
Although primarily designed as exterior panels, Illumination’s versatility extends indoors. The panels use the same concealed-clip rainscreen mounting system found in other Nichiha Architectural Wall Panels, enabling clean installation on interior substrates without visible fasteners.
Designers can bring the same refined color palette inside—ideal for feature walls, lobbies, retail stores, and other environments that require continuity between exterior and interior spaces. The system’s clips build a precise jointing to deliver a smooth surface, and allow it to perform beautifully as a durable decorative surface within climate-controlled settings.
How do the coatings resist UV exposure and pollutants?
The high-performance coatings on Illumination architectural wall panels create a dense, protective barrier against UV radiation and environmental pollutants. Each layer is cured to ensure long-term adhesion and resistance to fading or surface breakdown. The finish repels dirt and resists surface buildup, which helps maintain clarity even in polluted air.
Combined with the stability of fiber cement, these protective finishes ensure that Illumination color options remain vivid and uniform year after year. This durable coating chemistry—validated by laboratory testing—preserves both appearance and value. Illumination is a customizable facade system that performs as beautifully as it looks.
