J.J. Barker Company Limited

J.J. Barker Company Limited

Barker Product data

a. Barker product is a decorative, economical residential and
commercial wall panel with the look and feel of true ceramic
tile. These panels are manufactured in 4' x 8' and 5' x 5'
sheets utilizing the finest quality formulated paints designed
to meet the exacting standards that are set by Barker
products.

b. Car-load lots of 4' x 8' and 5' x 5' x 1/8' hardboard are
received as substrate for all Barker products. This hardboard
substrate is manufactured and specified as 'smooth two sides'
(S-2-S) oil-tempered hardboard.
NOTE : (S-1-S) or 'screen-back' cannot be used because it
does not meet Barker quality standards.

The board is pregrooved or 'scored' to simulate individual
'tiles' and edges are bevelled before entering the production
line. From here the 'fill' and 'base' coats are applied by
use of curtain coaters. Curtain coating, as the name implies,
consists of passing the board through a curtain of paint -
the amount of paint applied to the board is determined by the
thickness of the paint applied to the boards is determined by
the thickness of the paint and the speed at which the board
passes through the curtain.

Following both the fill and base coat operation the board
passes through paint curing cavities to dry the paints.

The Barker drying process is unique, and requires no heat.
Specially formulated paints crosslink or dry within seconds
when exposed to a catalyst, in this case a gas which
circulates within the curing chamber or the production
machine. the vapour permeation cure (VPC) finish is
extremely durable, hard yet flexible, scratch and mark
resistant and superior to conventional or melamine finishes.
At this point the vapour-moisture resistant* qualities are
built into the panel.

*(Gas cure advantages are important to remember when conside-
ring the flexing that occurs when transporting and installing
a similar product, a brittle surface such as melanime can
develop hair line crack, most of which remain invisible at
first. This can allow moisture to enter the surface of the
board and attack the hardboard backing causing blistering and
crazing leading to eventual complete breakdown.)

The panels are roll printed with the potential of up to five
colours all in precise registration. Each printing head can
run independently of the others however they are all
synchronized to run together when desired. The fourth coating
operation consists of the top coat which is applied by a
curtain coater and from here the panels proceed down the line
into baking ovens for final drying and inspection.

The panels enter a 'water bath' to insure proper and
controlled moisture content, inspected, then automatically
packaged in crates of eight per carton.

Company Details

Year Established: 1900

Total Sales ($CDN): $1,000,000 - $5,000,000

Number of Employees: 44

Company Information

Gordon Wood
Title: Presidetn
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
Telephone: (450) 263-0222
Fax: (450) 263-9171
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Shelley Paige
Title: Customer Relations
Area of Responsibility: Customer Service
Telephone: (450) 263-0222
Fax: (450) 263-9171
Email: Click Here

Lorraine Courchesne
Title: Customer Relations
Area of Responsibility: Customer Service
Telephone: (450) 263-0222
Fax: (450) 263-9171
Email: Click Here

Gary Barker
Title: Vice President
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
Telephone: (450) 263-0222
Fax: (450) 263-9171

Products

Adhesive, Nes

Ceramilite
Bathroom Segments, modular. Barker product is a completely moisture resistant decorative wall panel, manufactured by applying sophisticated polyester- epoxy synthetic paint coating on a 1/8' tempered smooth-two-side hardboard substrate. Uses include Either 4' x 8' or 5' x 5' panels are specifically designed for use in any moisture, high humidity or heavy public traffic area application such as bathrooms, laundry rooms or kitchens. Tub enclosure and shower walls are the most predominant use. Kitchen splash backs, commercial rest rooms and certain institutional applications such as dormitories and Hotel/Motel facilities are also popular applications. Properly installed, Barker product in addition to giving the look and feel of authentic expensive ceramic tile, will withstand several years of hard use. Whether new construction or renovation, Barker product makes installation rapid and easy with the look of a professionally finished job. One 4' x 8' or 5' x 5' panel covers the same area as over 200 individual ceramic tiles. Barker product has a class III fire resistant rating, meeting the strict fire and safety regulations of residential and commercial applications. Barker product is available in assorted 4' x 8' patterns and colours most of which can be matched with 5' x 5' tub enclosure panels. Technical Data Substrate 1/8' S2S tempered premium hardboard Board weight LBS/MSF - 725 Thickness, inches Maximum - .155 Typical - .125 Minimum - .120 Density, LBS/CU. FT. - 70 Tensile Strength (parallel to surface) - 5600 Tensile Strength ( perpendicular to surface) - 375 Moisture content (humidified) % - 70 Finished product Fabricating tolerance - length and width : 1/32' Out of square : 1/32' per 4' of length Maintenance Barker product's high gloss coatings are virtually maintenance free, although they may be cleaned with mild detergent and water. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Limited Warranty Barker will promptly furnish without charge a replacement pane(s) or refund the purchase price of the panel(s) (at Barker's option) to the retail purchaser of the panel(s) as long as the purchaser remains the owner or tenant of the premises in which the panel(s) is installed, for any panel(s) which is shown to be defective, provided that the installation thereof is in accordance with Barker's printed instructions. Barkers liability shall be limited to replacement of materials or refund of purchase price of same and Barker shall not be liable for other damage or loss. Some residential locations do not allow the exclusion of limitation or incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from residential location to residential location. Technical Services Barker or authorized distributor representatives are available to provide technical assistance in both the United States and Canada.

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