Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about choosing, specifying or installing Stickman®? Start here.
You’ll find practical answers about our slimline aluminium joinery profiles, compatible panels, finishes, tools, technical resources and regional product ranges.
If you need help with a particular detail, get in touch with the Stickman team or your local distributor.
About Stickman
Stickman is a system of slimline aluminium profiles for joining, finishing and hanging interior panels. The range includes corner, edge, butt join and capping profiles, along with the Split Rail Panel Hanging System. Together, they help create clean lines, accurate alignment and durable finished details.
Stickman is designed for architects, interior designers, specifiers, joiners, cabinetmakers and installers who want a cleaner, more consistent way to resolve panel joins, corners, edges and concealed hanging details.
Stickman makes difficult joinery details easier to design, manufacture and install. The profiles help align adjoining panels, create crisp and intentional joins, protect exposed edges and corners, and reduce the need to resolve every detail from scratch.
Stickman is created, designed and extruded in New Zealand. It is made by a New Zealand family-owned business working closely with local aluminium suppliers and extruders, and is now used in projects in New Zealand, Australia, North America and beyond.
Applications and compatibility
Stickman is designed for MDF and other wood composite panels in dry interior applications. Always check the individual product information to confirm that the selected profile suits the panel material, thickness and intended application.
Stickman profiles are available for panels from 9 mm to 25 mm (1/2” to 1”), depending on the profile. The compatible panel thickness is shown on each product page and technical drawing.
Stickman is used for panelled walls, feature surfaces, column cladding, cabinetry & furniture, commercial interiors, residential apartments and concealed panel hanging. Different profiles are designed to resolve different joins, edges and installation details.
Stickman is designed for dry interior applications. For exterior, wet-area or other demanding environments, contact the Stickman team before specifying the system.
Yes. Stickman corner, edge, butt join and capping profiles create a durable aluminium detail around vulnerable panel edges and corners, helping protect them from everyday impact and wear.
Choosing and specifying profiles
The range includes profiles for external corners, internal corners, panel edges, butt joins, capping and concealed panel hanging. Use the product filters and technical drawings to compare the detail, panel compatibility and dimensions of each profile.
Start with the detail you need to resolve: a corner, edge, join, cap or concealed hanging system. Then confirm the panel thickness, desired finish and regional availability. Each product page includes compatibility information and technical downloads to help you select the correct profile.
Most Stickman corner profiles are designed for mitred panels. Non-mitred corner profiles are also available for specific applications (only available in New Zealand and Australia). Check the product drawing and installation guidance before preparing the panels.
Yes. Stickman profiles are designed as a coordinated joinery system, allowing compatible corners, edges, joins and caps to be carried through a project. Check panel compatibility and profile dimensions when developing the full detail.
Yes. Dimension drawings, CAD/DWG files, brochures and installation guides are available in the Resources section. Because the North American and ANZ / International ranges differ, select your country before downloading product information.
Finishes
Yes. Mill finish aluminium profiles can be powder coated, allowing the joinery detail to match surrounding finishes, create a deliberate contrast or become a feature within the interior scheme.
Where a specified finish is required, organise finishing before the profiles are installed. Protect finished surfaces during machining, handling and installation, and follow the finisher’s preparation and care requirements.
Installation and tools
Yes. CNC cutters, machine router bits and installation tools are available to support accurate panel preparation and installation. Choose the tool that matches the relevant Stickman profile and machining method.
Installation guides and product drawings are available in the Resources section. Check that you are viewing the correct regional range and follow the guidance for the specific profile before machining or installing panels.
Stickman is designed to support accurate panel preparation, alignment and assembly. By providing a resolved join rather than leaving the detail to be developed on site, the system can simplify installation and help produce a more consistent result.
Split Rail Panel Hanging System
The Split Rail Panel Hanging System is a concealed aluminium hanging system for mounting wall panels without visible face fixings. Its interlocking rails support clean alignment and a precise finished appearance.
It is commonly used for large-format panels and removable feature panels in commercial and residential interiors.
The Split Rail system can be used where panels need to remain removable for access, replacement or maintenance. The complete installation should be designed for the panel size, weight, substrate and access requirements of the project.
Sustainability and origin
Yes. Aluminium can be recycled repeatedly. Stickman profiles also create durable joins and help protect panel edges, supporting longer-lasting interior details. Recycling options and outcomes depend on how materials are separated and recovered at the end of their use.
Yes. Stickman is part of a New Zealand family-owned joinery business. The system grew from hands-on experience solving real joinery problems for designers, manufacturers and installers.
Availability and support
No. The North American range differs from the ANZ / International range, including some products and technical downloads. Select your country on the website to view the correct information for your region.
Availability varies by region. Visit the Contact page to find the appropriate Stickman contact or distributor for your country.
Yes. If you are unsure which profile suits your panel, join or installation method, contact the Stickman team or your local distributor. Include your region, panel thickness, application and drawings or images of the detail where possible.
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