Projects
Our products are used for interior fit-outs and cabinetry in both commercial and residential projects. Explore recent case studies to see products in use and learn about the project drivers from designers, specifiers and installers.
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PureCoat’s custom edging creates stylish, practical cabinetry
This city apartment gets a new look with a galley kitchen in PureCoat and CustomCoat from Bates Surfaces.
PlyPlay lines a soaring, double-height interior
PlyPlay Blonde Ambition from Bates Surfaces brings the warmth and beauty of timber to the interior of a uniquely designed Canterbury home.
PureCoat keeps St Michel bathroomware gleaming
For New Zealand bathroomware specialists St Michel, PureCoat™ from Bates Surfaces is first choice for a durable and high-quality gloss finish.
CustomCoat service ensures minimum waste for native timber panels
CustomCoat service ensures minimum waste for native timber panels
Hygienic ceiling tiles printed with a timber pattern
In a refurbished bakery café, Fenta Ceiling Tiles create a warm plywood look, while complying with fire rating and hygiene best practices.
UV-cured PureCoat panels for design-led, durable kitchens
Mirror-finish UV-cured PureCoat™ panels bring urban sophistication to a major housing development in Te Aro, Wellington.
Bates panels bring durability and quality to an industrial fit-out
When Station205 refurbished an old character warehouse in Penrose, they chose PlyPlay and other Bates products to fit out stylish and hard-wearing office interiors.
PureCoat kitchens shine for both aesthetics and fabrication efficiency
High-gloss panels from Bates Surfaces bring light and lustre to Wellington apartments.
A black plywood kitchen reveals its grain
With champagne tastes but only a $10k budget, this couple selected a luscious black plywood for their new kitchen. Prefinished in a satin UV-cured poly, PlyPlay creates a robust and beautiful surface.
Fenta commercial kitchen ceiling tiles: for high performance
The new $215 million Burwood Hospital in Christchurch features a state of the art commercial kitchen. Fenta Ceiling Tiles by Bates Surfaces were selected as part of the high quality and durable material palette.
PlyPlay transforms a garage into a play space
With the trend toward smaller lot and house sizes, it’s time to revisit the humble garage. Its potential as a multifunctional space is largely untapped, but with the right materials, fittings and design it can be transformed into an attractive and versatile room.
From concrete workshop to plywood-lined office
Turning a former mechanic’s workshop into a high-end office space was quick and easy using PlyPlay. An old building in the inner Auckland city suburb of Kingsland was going to be the new location for Craig Geldard’s maritime electronics company, but its original state needed a lot of work.
Tertiary training kitchen features hygienic ceiling tiles
A new kitchen in Queenstown provides students and tutors with the perfect training environment.
White-washed plywood for bach interior
With a full plywood interior, this Kaiteriteri family bach is robust, relaxed and easy to maintain.
Plywood creates new life for a Canterbury living room
After the Kaikōura earthquake in November 2016 rendered his living room uninhabitable, David Turner faced a lengthy rebuild; but a dramatic new look more than made up for it.
A striking feature wall in black satin plywood
A PlyPlay feature wall adds character and robust surfaces for everyday family use.
Dark plywood creates ski pad ambience
Everything about this spacious Queenstown apartment speaks of comfort and style, from the chef’s kitchen to the private spa with views over the lake and mountains.
Plywood-lined Pa Rongorongo info hub
Auckland designer Angus Muir has designed and built a new information centre for city-centre residents and visitors