When a London exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Marilyn Monroe required a finish for its bespoke HONEXT board joinery and display structures, the designer turned to Koate HydroGuard — our go-to specification finish for HONEXT boards.
The brief was precise: the colours needed to match the paint palette already specified for the wider exhibition space, creating a seamless, cohesive environment across every surface. Koate HydroGuard's ability to be matched to virtually any RAL colour made it the perfect solution. Custom colours were formulated to align exactly with the designer's paint specification, ensuring the timber joinery — display plinths, wall panels, and structural elements — integrated flawlessly with the surrounding interior.
The result is a beautifully considered exhibition environment, where the sage greens, dusty pinks, warm mauves, and deep neutrals of the HONEXT board finishes echo the painted walls and create a rich, layered atmosphere entirely befitting of a Marilyn Monroe retrospective.
Koate HydroGuard is the preferred finish for architects and designers working with HONEXT boards, offering excellent coverage, durability, and an unmatched breadth of colour options through our bespoke RAL colour matching service.
Working with HONEXT boards on your next project? Get in touch to discuss custom colour options with our team.












