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Formica^® Decorative Laminates

For Durability, colour clarity and flexibility Formica^® High Pressure Laminates (HPL) are made from specially selected kraft and printed papers impregnated with thermosetting synthetic resins and fused together under heat and high-pressure in a controlled environment to form single high-density sheets of laminates.

HPL Surfaces
The surfaces patterns and colours on the laminates are impregnated with melamine-based resins to provide higher resistance against abrasion, shock and impact, heat, and discolouration. Select from our comprehensive range of sheet sizes and an even wider range of textures and finishes.

Here are some popular finishes:

• Matte^TM, a medium-sheen, subtly textured finish, and a clear beauty in any surroundings, blends well with colours from any ranges.
• Microdot^TM, a low-sheen, satin-like finish with subtle, concave circles in a grid formation that comes with its own unique colours within the Microdot Collection.
• Rigato^TM, a finish made from deep linear etchings and random stripes is available with our Solid Colours and Pearlescent Collections.
• Naturelle^TM, a low-sheen finish with subtle straight grains is highly popular and readily available in our Wood Grains collection.

Every piece is a fusion of material science, technology and design excellence. Our wardrobe of collections is comprehensive and meets the need of today and the future. Be it the taste for eclectic designs, love for nature, or the appetite for the raw and funky, it's all from Formica Group.

Formica^® Decorative Laminates Grades
All Formica^® Decorative Laminates are manufactured to the requirements of EN 438 and ISO 4586 and are available in many grades, each of which with specific properties. The two most commonly applied grades are General Purpose and Post-Forming:

Grade	Performance	Typical Applications
General Purpose	Vertical applications and horizontal applications with moderate wear General use	Retail and hospitality furniture Worktops and counter tops Doors Kitchen cabinets Wardrobes Office furniture Interior walls in general transport vehicles

Post-Forming	Vertical applications and horizontal applications with moderate wear Can be formed with controlled temperature and bending	Where curved sections are required: Kitchen cabinet doors Worktops and counter tops Wall-cladding Shelves Partitions

Formica^® HPL Properties

• Resistance to surface abrasion
• Resistance to boiling water
• Resistance to dry heat
• Resistance to impact
• Resistance to stress cracking
• Resistance to scratch
• Resistance to discolouration

• Resistance to colour change under artificial lighting
• Resistance to cigarette burn
• Resistance to steam
• Dimensional stability
• Post-formability
• Fire Performance