Types of laminate

Laminate is an artificial material. Aesthetically it looks very good and is currently one of the most widely used materials in interiors. It is typically used as the surface finish of interior doors, floors, furniture, wardrobes, tables and shelves.

Laminates can be divided into several categories according to their properties:

A.) By the pressure of laminate application:

High-pressure lamination (HPL – High Pressure Laminate)

Low-pressure lamination (CPL – Continuous Pressure Laminate) CPL laminate is produced under low pressure at a temperature of 150°C to 170°C. Standard thicknesses of CPL lamination range from 0.2 to 0.9 mm.

HPL laminate is produced by high-pressure, high-temperature lamination.

The laminate structure and the resins used are more or less the same for both types of laminate. They differ only in the method of application. If, for example, we use the same substrate under HPL or CPL lamination, the resulting materials will be very similar in quality.

B.) By use:

Decorative laminates – With these laminates the aesthetic side of the material is important. They are used to decorate and protect the structural material.

Industrial laminates – These laminates have higher strength, durability, and resistance to scratching and wear. For example, printed circuit boards are made from industrial laminate.

C.) By advanced properties:

Fire-resistant laminate – These laminates are very resistant. They are used mainly to decorate interiors prone to fires, such as industrial buildings, airports, hospitals, institutions, banks and, in homes, kitchens.

UV-resistant laminates – They are used outdoors, for example to make billboards.

Anti-bacterial laminates – they are used in spaces where hygiene is very important. For example, in hospitals.

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