Pricing Explained
Through our upfront pricing and clear communication of end product, final appearance and function we believe custom perforated metal can be repurposed and used more creatively in homes across Australia. We do this first by breaking down custom perforated metal into categories.
Premium Perf is Walpix at its best. These designs are made using up to 14 different sized holes and feature dramatic gradients and defined edges and curves. Each hole is cut individually and is thus the most premium solution.
Ideal for real life images and detailed scenes.
Simple Perf is based on simple designs and manufactured with high levels of efficiency. Using cluster tooling multiple holes are punched in one motion which decreases overall machine time. These designs are made using up to 3 different sized holes. Designs and feature strong contrast and defined shapes.
Ideal for simple graphic artwork.
Solid Perf is based on simple designs where only a portion of the panel is perforated leaving areas as solid panel resulting in less machine time overall. These designs are made with a combination of single and cluster tooling and feature strong contrast and defined shapes.
Ideal for panels that are backlit or when looking for a cost-effective solution.
How to budget
Select your design style and ideal centre based on how many metres your panel will be from view. Then match those using the tables below to find your budget /sqm.
Determine what style is suitable for your home from: Premium Perf, Simple Perf and Solid Perf.
This decision is largely based on what artwork is used and your desired aesthetic.
Centre measures the distance between holes.
Perforated designs with smaller center's allow you to view up close detail and depth. Perforated designs with larger center's are better suited to large areas that are viewed from further away.
If you are viewing your panel from:
- Less than 3m away we recommend a centre of 8 - 10mm.
- Less than 6m away we recommend a centre of 10 - 12mm.
- Less than 10m away we recommend a centre of 12 - 15mm.
Frequently asked
Of course, all standard patterns can be customised to suit your project. Contact the team for your quote.
Yes! The Walpix designer will take any image you have in a PNG or JPEG format. It will instantly render your design in 3D; and from there you can validate your concept.
However some images may not come out clear in the designer. If this is the case you can either try an alternative image or send it to the team and let us customise and create your design.
As each project is unique in its specifications lead times may vary. However for custom projects after the proposal has been accepted and paid, minimum lead time estimates are:
- without finish treatment 5-10 working days
- with a powder-coat or anodic treatment 10-15 workings days
If you require your WALPIX sooner discuss your requirements with the team.
Once you engage with WALPIX to create your custom screen. We will create a detailed proposal for your project. This will include the project scope and price for your final approval.
From there you are required to make 50% payment before your project drawings are developed and manufactured. The final 50% is paid on collection.
You can either jump onto the WALPIX designer yourself and experiment with the tools and submit your enquiry to the team.
Or you can ask the WALPIX designers to design and create a proposal for your project.
Below you will find the link to the WALPIX designer and contact form.
We recommend 2mm aluminium for many of our perforated screens. We can also create using steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, zinc and galv material.
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Jump into the Walpix designer and create your own Premium Perf Panels. Or contact us below.