Marlite FRP on the spec? What we supply against it.
Specs and drawings often name Marlite FRP. We do not sell Marlite and have no connection to it. We supply Nudo FRP from Cleveland, and we match the spec line by line.
D.W. Ross supplies FRP; the contractor doing the work installs it.
The spec line, the fire class and the square footage. Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Read the spec line, not the brand.
An FRP spec line names a thickness, a sheet size, a texture, a fire class and a color. Those are what we match.
Marlite and Nudo have the same owner. Marlite's own site says Verzatec bought Marlite and Nudo Products in 2016.
That is a link between the two makers. It is not a link between Marlite and D.W. Ross.
What to match.
Fire class first
The fire class decides which colors you can have. Settle it before the color.
Color
Send the Marlite color named in the spec. We tell you which of our colors are available in that fire class.
Colored FRP panelsTrim
Each maker numbers its trim its own way. Send the trim list and the panel thickness, and we send back the trim that fits.
FRP trim and moldingsApproval
If a spec names Marlite, the architect or owner decides whether another maker's panel is accepted. Ask before you order.
The published figures, side by side.
Marlite Standard FRP against the Nudo FRP we supply. The architect decides what counts as equal.
| Figure | Marlite Standard FRP | FRP we supply (Nudo) |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | .090" | .090" |
| Sheet sizes | 4' × 8', 4' × 9' (select colors), 4' × 10' | 4' × 8', 4' × 9', 4' × 10', 4' × 12' |
| Coil | Not listed on the Standard FRP page | 4' × 50' |
| Texture | Smooth or pebbled | Smooth or embossed |
| Fire class | Class A or Class C | Class A or Class C |
Where the other makers’ facts come from.
Each fact about another maker on this page is that maker’s own published statement. Check the current page before you order.
- Marlite: Why Marlite?, retrieved October 15, 2026.
- Marlite: Standard FRP, retrieved October 15, 2026.
- Nudo Products: FiberLite FRP wall panels: colors, sizes and fire ratings, retrieved September 15, 2026.
Send the spec line.
The spec line or the drawing note, the fire class the room needs, and the square footage. We will tell you what we supply against it.
Questions buyers ask
Does D.W. Ross sell Marlite FRP?
No. We do not sell Marlite and have no connection to it. We supply Nudo FRP, and we have sold FRP from Cleveland since 1972.
Is Marlite owned by the same company as the FRP you supply?
Yes. Marlite's own site says Verzatec bought Marlite and Nudo Products in 2016. That does not make us a Marlite dealer.
Is the FRP you supply the same thickness as Marlite Standard FRP?
Both makers publish .090 in. sheet. Marlite lists 4 × 8, 4 × 9 and 4 × 10 ft sheets. We supply those sizes plus 4 × 12 ft sheets and 50 ft coil.
Can I use another maker's FRP where the spec names Marlite?
The architect or owner decides that. Ask them before you order, and send us the spec line so we can match it.
Do you install FRP?
No. We supply FRP and the moldings; the contractor doing the work installs them.
Send the spec line.
The spec line or drawing note, the fire class, the color and the square footage.
(216) 631-8080Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 3195 West 63rd Street, Cleveland, OH 44102.
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