Heron

Made from

White goods

With layered feathery soft grey tones, a smattering of yellow hues, warm ochre flecks, black and blizzard white, it’s hard to imagine that Heron came from humble beginnings. But, in fact, it was created from the staple kitchen fixtures we use every day.

Would-be discarded white goods make up the foundations of the Heron mix, bringing a unique aesthetic and colour palette that is less reminiscent of its original material make-up and more alike the appearance of the statuesque bird after which it was named.

Available in thicknesses of 5mm, 12mm and 20mm.

Shop Samples

12mm Heron in Flat lay by Smile Plastics

Panel Specifics

Material

Hand prepared High Impact Polystyrene (post-consumer or post-industrial)

Weight

Up to 80kg – dependent on panel size and thickness

Panel Sizes

Supersize Panels

3000 × 1200mm

Large Panels

1500 × 1200mm

Note

Often panels will arrive slightly larger – in the range of 1-5cm.

Thicknesses

5mm, 12mm, 20mm

Note

The listed board thicknesses are nominal. Thermal expansion of some sheets can be 2mm per metre over a 10 degree Celsius range.

Pattern Examples

We make up batches of Heron material in 5-10 tonne lots and batches will vary depending on the raw material available. There will always be a base of soft grey tones, and yellow hues, however, there may also be colour inclusions that can vary in ratio and tone between batches. Here are some examples of current and previous batches of Heron.

Panel Information

We are a batch manufacturer using craft techniques to make our products. We source a variety of raw materials, and therefore the patterns and colours in our surfaces can vary between batches. If you need to minimise colour variation, please discuss your needs with us before ordering, so we can ensure all your products come from the same batch.

We work hard to ensure our panels are as free from blemishes as possible, but by their nature, no two panels are the same. For us, every quirk, imperfection and mottle tells a different recycling story. Panels are supplied with a single-sided semi-matt finish as standard, and can also be supplied double-sided should your intended application require it. Please specify this when ordering.

Price & Lead Times

Panels are not available for purchase through the website. Please get in touch to enquire about prices, mentioning the quantity and thickness of panels you require. Most stock items will be dispatched within 5 working business days from payment of order. Standard cutting, CNC and simple finishes will be dispatched within 3 weeks. Other items, including complex CNC work, fabrication, assembly work and custom materials, will take a little longer to process. If you need to order something urgently, please contact us first. We will do everything we can to assist you.

Smile Plastics’ terms and conditions apply to all sales.

Raw Materials

Due to the nature of the raw material and in response to UV exposure, you may find Heron will yellow over time. For this reason, we do not recommend Heron for external use or for applications in constant / direct sunlight. If discolouration does occur, there are restorative processes that can be considered to bring the original surface appearance back. Please review the handling instructions or get in touch for further information.

Handling Instructions