Every installer and architect knows the frustration: callbacks cost money. When stone lids crack, finger-hole slabs break, or cheap plastic covers fail, someone pays. If the product is under warranty, the installer wears the cost of returning to site. If not, the homeowner foots the bill. Either way, it damages reputations, erodes profit, and undermines trust.
HIDE Inlay Covers are engineered to end callbacks for good. By combining premium materials, precision manufacturing, and protective design, HIDE provides a long-term solution that benefits installers, specifiers, and homeowners alike.
Built from 316L Stainless Steel
At the heart of every HIDE Inlay Cover is 316L Marine-Grade Stainless Steel. Known for its exceptional strength and corrosion resistance, 316L performs reliably in even the harshest conditions — from saltwater pools to coastal environments.
Unlike alternatives that weaken, warp, or corrode, HIDE covers remain structurally sound for decades. That means fewer failures, fewer repairs, and no callbacks for replacements.
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Precision Manufacturing — Designed for Real-World Use
HIDE covers are Australian-made and manufactured using advanced robotics. Each component is bent, welded, and polished with superior accuracy, ensuring consistency across every kit.
But precision doesn’t mean “tight.” HIDE lids are engineered with a 1 mm tolerance around the frame (Edge Protector). This gap provides two critical advantages:
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The lid can be removed effortlessly with the supplied safety key, making access easy and secure.
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It improves ventilation for skimmer pumps, protecting equipment longevity.
This thoughtful design avoids the everyday problems of seizing lids, chipped stone edges, and inaccessible covers. For installers, it means reliable performance and no callbacks due to fitting failures.
The Inlay Tray: 5-Sided Protection
One of the most significant sources of callbacks is broken or chipped inlay material. Traditional stone lids and finger-hole slabs are especially prone to fracture under everyday use.
HIDE eliminates this risk with its five-sided inlay tray design. The lid surrounds and protects the installed tile, stone, or concrete on all sides, dramatically reducing breakage.
For installers, that means no warranty claims for cracked lids. For homeowners, it means their outdoor space retains its pristine finish without costly replacements.
HIDE protects the inlay, so installers don’t get called back.
Edge Protector: Safeguarding the Surrounds
Another common cause of callbacks is cracked paving or chipped surrounds from poorly fitted covers. The HIDE system eliminates this risk with its integrated External Frame (Edge Protector).
The Edge Protector ensures the lid sits in perfect alignment and flush with the surrounding surface, while also shielding adjacent stonework from damage.
The result? A cover that remains strong, paving that stays intact, and installers who aren’t called back to fix costly failures.
No cracks. No chips. No callbacks.
Safety, Security & Performance
Callbacks aren’t just about aesthetics — safety issues often drive them too. Loose lids, slippery slabs, or broken finger-hole stones all create hazards that demand immediate correction. HIDE prevents these problems before they start:
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Slip Resistance: With a non-slip stone, tile, or concrete inlay, HIDE provides the safe, compliant solution architects require for public landscapes, pool surrounds, and walkways.
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Fire Hardening: Stainless steel lids harden service points against extreme conditions, including wildfire-prone environments, making them the resilient choice for modern developments.
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Security: Every lid locks in place with the supplied safety key, preventing movement, tampering, or dislodgement.
By addressing safety upfront, HIDE ensures no callbacks for accidents or compliance failures.
Why Install Anything Else?
Inferior covers may look cheaper on day one, but the hidden costs are enormous. Installers lose money on warranty callouts. Homeowners pay for replacements. Architects risk their reputation on a sub-standard finish.
HIDE solves all of these issues. With its unmatched strength, protective design, and premium finish, it is the only inlay cover system that truly eliminates callbacks.
No breakage. No hazards. No callbacks. Ever.
✅ Protects inlay from cracking and damage
✅ Shields surrounding stonework from chips
✅ Easy access with 1 mm tolerance & safety key
✅ Non-slip, fire-hardened, and architect-approved
✅ Built from 316L Stainless Steel
✅ Australian Made & Owned
HIDE — The Finishing Touch that Protects Your Reputation.
