High-pressure laminate and melamine in maritime environments and hotels
High-pressure laminate
High-pressure laminate is a very robust surface material with high resistance to wear, scratches and impacts. This makes the material well suited for maritime environments and hotels , where furniture and surfaces are exposed to intensive use in cabins, common areas, restaurants and public zones.
The construction consists of a core of MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard), where soft wood is broken down into wood fibres and combined with wax and glue before being pressed together under high temperature and pressure. Alternatively, the laminate can be built on a chipboard core, which is made from wood particles with glue added and pressed into boards under similar conditions. The surface is smooth and non-porous, making it resistant to moisture and easy to keep clean. High-pressure laminate is resistant to most common cleaning agents and stains, and is therefore suitable for environments with frequent cleaning and high demands on operational reliability.
Melamine
Melamine is a hard surface material that visually resembles laminate, but with somewhat lower wear resistance. The material is primarily used on vertical surfaces such as cabinet sides, shelves and interior surfaces, where the load is normally less than on horizontal work surfaces such as table tops. Melamine is robust and has a smooth surface that is easy to clean and maintain. It is a cost-effective alternative to high-pressure laminate and is well suited for areas that are not exposed to intensive mechanical wear or continuous direct contact.
Color selection
High-pressure laminate is supplied as standard in the following finishes:
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Birch
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Oak
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White
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Light gray
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Lilac
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Just Gold
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Mojave
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New Burgundy
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Terril
Melamine is available in finishes that match standard laminate colors. Other laminates and special colors are available upon request.
Please note that colors may appear differently from screen to screen. The images shown are for guidance only, and we recommend using a color swatch for correct color selection.
Read more about maintaining laminate and melamine here.
