Bold red that lasts
Ten years on:
High-traffic hospitality locations are hard on façades. Drive-thru lanes, constant visitor flow, and exposure to sun and weather can quickly cause colours to fade and surfaces to look tired. At KFC Zoetermeer in the Netherlands, a recent colour check showed how Trespa® Meteon® Uni Colours panels still deliver a bold, uniform red façade after a decade in operation.
A demanding, high-traffic location
KFC Zoetermeer combines an eat-in restaurant with a busy drive-thru, meaning the building is continuously exposed to vehicle emissions, grease particles, and day-to-day impacts. The façade must do more than look good on opening day – it must maintain its appearance year after year, even under intensive use.
Colour fastness that defies expectations
Reds are traditionally considered “sensitive” in façade design because many materials struggle to keep their original intensity over time. At Zoetermeer, the deep KFC red created with Trespa® Meteon® Uni Colours Carmine Red A12.3.7 has retained its original character, with virtually no visible discolouration, even after ten years on site.
“I am genuinely surprised that the façade cladding on our KFC still looks so good after ten years, with virtually no discolouration. Red is normally a sensitive colour that can quickly discolour on other materials, but not on Trespa®. The consistently high quality is a real plus point.” – CFE, Master franchisee KFC
This long-term colour stability echoes the performance showcased in the new Trespa® Meteon® Uni Colours brochure, where revisits to completed projects underline how façades keep their sharp lines and vivid colours for many years.
Built-in durability and low maintenance
Trespa® Meteon® exterior panels are engineered to withstand UV, moisture and temperature fluctuations while maintaining surface quality. The dense, closed surface makes the panels easy to clean and resistant to dirt build-up, supporting a consistent appearance in demanding foodservice environments like KFC Zoetermeer.
For owners and operators, this means minimal façade disruptions, reliable, predictable maintenance, and a façade that powerfully upholds the brand’s identity for years beyond opening day.
A living brand, protected by the façade
For a global brand like KFC, the façade is part of the customer experience. The intense red and crisp lines signal familiarity and quality from a distance, especially at drive-thru locations. The performance at Zoetermeer shows how Trespa® Meteon® Uni Colours can help safeguard that recognisable look over time, protecting both brand image and investment.
EXPLORE MORE TRESPA® METEON® UNI COLOURS
The KFC Zoetermeer colour check is part of a broader series of revisited façades featured in the Trespa® Meteon® Uni Colours brochure.
Discover how different colours and finishes perform in real-life conditions and get inspired for your next hospitality or retail project.
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