DECO Revisited: Commercial-grade Durability More than 15 Years On

In 2010, Architects McPherson, Smith and King selected DecoWood®® panels and slats to soften the building’s concrete facade primarily due to the challenges and cost of achieving the same look using timber. Fortunately, the DecoWood® woodgrain finish on aluminium also provides benefits of durability and practicality that have served the premises well over the years. 

As a licensed Qualicoat applicator, DecoWood® offers quality assurance for all its powder coated and sublimated finishes. Qualicoat means that DecoWood® meets rigorous international standards for quality and durability. As the only Qualicoat licensed applicator in Australia, DECO Australia ensures the appearance, performance and environmental resistance of its finishes for the long term. 

“This is a very important part of our value proposition to our customers,” said DECO Australia General Manager Richard Hamber. “It is not just saying we have the best quality, we have proof and independent certification of our unrivalled position in the market when it comes to providing the best quality powder coating.”

Left image: DecoPanel® initial install in 2017.                                                         Right: Facade revisited in 2025.

At Bing Lee Head Office, the only giveaway that their DecoWood® products are not new is from the dirt and dust that have built up around the light fixtures. Structurally, both the aluminium and surface finishing remain in immaculate condition.  

DecoWood® has proved ideal for this commercial application, requiring minimal maintenance and offering greater resilience, particularly compared to timber and other timber alternatives that require regular staining or painting to ensure longevity.  

With more than 20 years’ experience, DECO Australia’s range of high-quality finishes are ideal for architectural commercial applications, with accredited in-house quality control processes to ensure consistency and customer satisfaction.