Summary
Hard wearing, durable and hygienic surfacing material used for multiple applications including interior doors, contract furniture, shopfitting, wall panelling and washroom environments.
Hard wearing, durable and hygienic surfacing material used for multiple applications including interior doors, contract furniture, shopfitting, wall panelling and washroom environments.
Hard wearing, durable and hygienic surfacing material used for multiple applications including interior doors, contract furniture, shopfitting, wall panelling and washroom environments.
Application
Suitable for both horizontal and vertical general purpose and light-duty use in commercial spaces such as:
- Counters.
- Reception desks and furniture.
- Interior doors.
- Shopfitting.
- Wall panelling.
- Washroom environments.
Suitable for both horizontal and vertical general purpose and light-duty use in commercial spaces such as:
- Counters.
- Reception desks and furniture.
- Interior doors.
- Shopfitting.
- Wall panelling.
- Washroom environments.
Suitable for both horizontal and vertical general purpose and light-duty use in commercial spaces such as:
- Counters.
- Reception desks and furniture.
- Interior doors.
- Shopfitting.
- Wall panelling.
- Washroom environments.
Description
Hard wearing, durable and hygienic surfacing high pressure laminate material used for multiple applications including interior doors, contract furniture, shopfitting, wall panelling and washroom environments. Available in 81 woodgrains.
Features and benefits:
- Displays 81 different wood grains and species.
- Authentically engineered.
- Hard wearing and durable surfaces.
- Highly resistant to water, chemicals, abrasions, scratches, colour fading and stains.
- Easy to clean and maintain.
- Cost effective.
- CE marked, GreenGuard Gold, BSI and FSC certified.
A variety of colours available in different patterns:
- Beech.
- Cherry.
- Fruitwood.
- Pine/ Softwood.
- Maple/ Birch.
- Walnut.
- Oak/ Ash.
- Reconstituted/ Engineered.
- Elm.
- Exotic.
- Other.
Formica® Laminate:
- Thin sheets consisting of layers of wood-based fibres impregnated with thermosetting resins and a surface décor on one side.
- Grade: HPL/EN 438-3 HGP (horizontal, general purpose, postforming HPDL).
- Grade: HPL/EN 438-3 HGS (horizontal, general purpose, standard HPDL).
- Thickness: 0.7 mm (nominal), single sided.
- Additional flame retardant grades are available on request (consult with manufacturer for available options).
Formica® Compact:
- Thick sheets consisting of layers of wood-based fibres impregnated with thermosetting resins and surface décor on one or both sides.
- Grade: HPL/EN 438-4 CGS (compact, general purpose, standard HDPL).
- Thickness: Single sided 2, 2.5, 3 mm/ double sided 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18, 20 mm.
- Additional flame retardant grades are available on request (consult with manufacturer for available options).
Technical characteristics:
- Dry heat resistance: To EN 438-2: 16), Gloss finish - ≥ Rating 3, Other finish - ≥ Rating 4.
- Wet heat resistance To EN 438-2: 18, Gloss finish - ≥ Rating 3, Other finish - ≥ Rating 4.
- Formability To EN 438-2: 31, L (mm) - ≤ 10 x t , T (mm) - ≤ 20 x t (HGP Only).
- Blistering resistance To EN 438-33, < 0.8mm - 10s, ≥ 0.8mm - 15s (HGP Only).
Hard wearing, durable and hygienic surfacing high pressure laminate material used for multiple applications including interior doors, contract furniture, shopfitting, wall panelling and washroom environments. Available in 81 woodgrains.
Features and benefits:
- Displays 81 different wood grains and species.
- Authentically engineered.
- Hard wearing and durable surfaces.
- Highly resistant to water, chemicals, abrasions, scratches, colour fading and stains.
- Easy to clean and maintain.
- Cost effective.
- CE marked, GreenGuard Gold, BSI and FSC certified.
A variety of colours available in different patterns:
- Beech.
- Cherry.
- Fruitwood.
- Pine/ Softwood.
- Maple/ Birch.
- Walnut.
- Oak/ Ash.
- Reconstituted/ Engineered.
- Elm.
- Exotic.
- Other.
Formica® Laminate:
- Thin sheets consisting of layers of wood-based fibres impregnated with thermosetting resins and a surface décor on one side.
- Grade: HPL/EN 438-3 HGP (horizontal, general purpose, postforming HPDL).
- Grade: HPL/EN 438-3 HGS (horizontal, general purpose, standard HPDL).
- Thickness: 0.7 mm (nominal), single sided.
- Additional flame retardant grades are available on request (consult with manufacturer for available options).
Formica® Compact:
- Thick sheets consisting of layers of wood-based fibres impregnated with thermosetting resins and surface décor on one or both sides.
- Grade: HPL/EN 438-4 CGS (compact, general purpose, standard HDPL).
- Thickness: Single sided 2, 2.5, 3 mm/ double sided 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18, 20 mm.
- Additional flame retardant grades are available on request (consult with manufacturer for available options).
Technical characteristics:
- Dry heat resistance: To EN 438-2: 16), Gloss finish - ≥ Rating 3, Other finish - ≥ Rating 4.
- Wet heat resistance To EN 438-2: 18, Gloss finish - ≥ Rating 3, Other finish - ≥ Rating 4.
- Formability To EN 438-2: 31, L (mm) - ≤ 10 x t , T (mm) - ≤ 20 x t (HGP Only).
- Blistering resistance To EN 438-33, < 0.8mm - 10s, ≥ 0.8mm - 15s (HGP Only).
Hard wearing, durable and hygienic surfacing high pressure laminate material used for multiple applications including interior doors, contract furniture, shopfitting, wall panelling and washroom environments. Available in 81 woodgrains.
Features and benefits:
- Displays 81 different wood grains and species.
- Authentically engineered.
- Hard wearing and durable surfaces.
- Highly resistant to water, chemicals, abrasions, scratches, colour fading and stains.
- Easy to clean and maintain.
- Cost effective.
- CE marked, GreenGuard Gold, BSI and FSC certified.
A variety of colours available in different patterns:
- Beech.
- Cherry.
- Fruitwood.
- Pine/ Softwood.
- Maple/ Birch.
- Walnut.
- Oak/ Ash.
- Reconstituted/ Engineered.
- Elm.
- Exotic.
- Other.
Formica® Laminate:
- Thin sheets consisting of layers of wood-based fibres impregnated with thermosetting resins and a surface décor on one side.
- Grade: HPL/EN 438-3 HGP (horizontal, general purpose, postforming HPDL).
- Grade: HPL/EN 438-3 HGS (horizontal, general purpose, standard HPDL).
- Thickness: 0.7 mm (nominal), single sided.
- Additional flame retardant grades are available on request (consult with manufacturer for available options).
Formica® Compact:
- Thick sheets consisting of layers of wood-based fibres impregnated with thermosetting resins and surface décor on one or both sides.
- Grade: HPL/EN 438-4 CGS (compact, general purpose, standard HDPL).
- Thickness: Single sided 2, 2.5, 3 mm/ double sided 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18, 20 mm.
- Additional flame retardant grades are available on request (consult with manufacturer for available options).
Technical characteristics:
- Dry heat resistance: To EN 438-2: 16), Gloss finish - ≥ Rating 3, Other finish - ≥ Rating 4.
- Wet heat resistance To EN 438-2: 18, Gloss finish - ≥ Rating 3, Other finish - ≥ Rating 4.
- Formability To EN 438-2: 31, L (mm) - ≤ 10 x t , T (mm) - ≤ 20 x t (HGP Only).
- Blistering resistance To EN 438-33, < 0.8mm - 10s, ≥ 0.8mm - 15s (HGP Only).
Product certifications
Color
Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Grey, Orange, Red, White, Yellow, Gold, Other
Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Grey, Orange, Red, White, Yellow, Gold, Other
Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Grey, Orange, Red, White, Yellow, Gold, Other
Finish
Matt, Natural, Other
Matt, Natural, Other
Matt, Natural, Other
Material
High pressure laminate (HPL)
High pressure laminate (HPL)
High pressure laminate (HPL)
Shape
Rectangle
Rectangle
Rectangle
Length
2150 mm, 2350 mm, 3050 mm, 3660 mm
2150 mm, 2350 mm, 3050 mm, 3660 mm
2150 mm, 2350 mm, 3050 mm, 3660 mm
Width
950 mm, 1300 mm, 1525 mm
950 mm, 1300 mm, 1525 mm
950 mm, 1300 mm, 1525 mm
Height
0.7 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm, 16 mm, 18 mm, 20 mm
0.7 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm, 16 mm, 18 mm, 20 mm
0.7 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm, 16 mm, 18 mm, 20 mm
Warranty description
One year
One year
One year
Specification
Classification data
Standard
To EN 438.
To EN 438.
To EN 438.
Classification
To BS EN 438-3/ HGS.
To BS EN 438-3/ HGP.
To BS EN 438-4/ CGS.
Reaction to fire
To EN 13501-1, 4.0 mm ≤ D-s2,d0.
To EN 13501-1, 4.0 mm ≤ D-s2,d0.
To EN 13501-1, 4.0 mm ≤ D-s2,d0.
Thickness
0.7 mm.
0.7 mm.
2 mm., 2.5 mm., 3 mm., 4 mm., 6 mm., 8 mm., 10 mm., 12 mm., 13 mm., 16 mm., 18 mm., 20 mm.
Finish
Linewood (LNW)., Matte 58 (MAT)., Naturelle (NAT)., Puregrain (PGN).
Linewood (LNW)., Matte 58 (MAT)., Naturelle (NAT)., Puregrain (PGN).
Linewood (LNW)., Matte 58 (MAT)., Naturelle (NAT)., Puregrain (PGN).
Additional properties
Density
To EN ISO 1183-1, ≥ 1.35g/cm³.
To EN ISO 1183-1, ≥ 1.35g/cm³.
To EN ISO 1183-1, ≥ 1.35g/cm³.
Dimensional stability
To EN 438-2: 17, Longitudial - ≤ 0.55%, Transversal - ≤ 1.05%.
To EN 438-2: 17, Longitudial - ≤ 0.55%, Transversal - ≤ 1.05%.
To EN 438-2: 17, Longitudial: (2.0 ≤ t < 5.0mm) - ≤ 0.4%, (t ≥ 5.0mm) - ≤ 0.3%; Transversal: (2.0 ≤ t < 5.0mm) - ≤ 0.8%, (t ≥ 5.0mm) - ≤ 0.6%.
Impact resistance
To EN 438-2: 20, ≥ 20N.
To EN 438-2: 20, ≥ 20N.
To EN 438-2: 20, ≥ 20N; 2.0 ≤ t < 6.0: 1400 mm, 6.0 ≤ t: 1800 mm.
Laminate
Formica® Laminate.
Formica® Laminate.
Formica® Compact.
Lightfastness
To EN 438-2: 27, ≥ 4 Contrast.
To EN 438-2: 27, ≥ 4 Contrast.
To EN 438-2: 27, ≥ 4 Contrast.
Scratch resistance
To EN 438-2: 25, Smooth - ≥ Rating 2, Textured - ≥ Rating 3.
To EN 438-2: 25, Smooth - ≥ Rating 2, Textured - ≥ Rating 3.
To EN 438-2: 25, Smooth - ≥ Rating 2, Textured - ≥ Rating 3.
Sheet size
3050 x 1300 mm., 2150 x 950 mm., 2350 x 950 mm., 2350 x 1300 mm., 3660 x 1525 mm.
3050 x 1300 mm., 2150 x 950 mm., 2350 x 950 mm., 2350 x 1300 mm., 3660 x 1525 mm.
3050 x 1300 mm., 2150 x 950 mm., 2350 x 950 mm., 2350 x 1300 mm., 3660 x 1525 mm.
Stain Resistance
To EN 438-2: 26, (Group 1+2) ≥ Rating 4, (Group 3) ≥ Rating 4.
To EN 438-2: 26, (Group 1+2) ≥ Rating 4, (Group 3) ≥ Rating 4.
To EN 438-2: 26, (Group 1+2) ≥ Rating 4, (Group 3) ≥ Rating 4.
Water resistance
To EN 438-2: 12, Gloss finish - ≥ Rating 3, Other - ≥ Rating 4.
To EN 438-2: 12, Gloss finish - ≥ Rating 3, Other - ≥ Rating 4.
To EN 438-2: 12, Gloss finish - ≥ Rating 3, Other - ≥ Rating 4; Mass Increase (% Max); (2.0 ≤ t < 5.0mm) - ≤ 5%, (t ≥ 5.0mm) - ≤ 2%; Thickness Increase (% Max): (2.0 ≤ t < 5.0mm) - ≤ 6%, (t ≥ 5.0mm) - ≤ 2%.
Water vapour resistance
To EN 438-2: 14, Gloss finish - ≥ Rating 3, Other finish - ≥ Rating 4.
To EN 438-2: 14, Gloss finish - ≥ Rating 3, Other finish - ≥ Rating 4.
To EN 438-2: 14, Gloss finish - ≥ Rating 3, Other finish - ≥ Rating 4.
Wear resistance
To EN 438-2: 10, ≥150 revolutions.
To EN 438-2: 10, ≥150 revolutions.
To EN 438-2: 10, ≥150 revolutions.
Flexural strength
-
-
To EN ISO 187, ≥ 80MPa.
Modules of elasticity
-
-
To EN ISO 187, ≥ 9000MPa.
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials
No
No
No
Country of material origin
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Country of product manufacture
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Material
High pressure laminate (HPL)
High pressure laminate (HPL)
High pressure laminate (HPL)
Manufacturing plant location
Coast Rd, North Shields, UK
Coast Rd, North Shields, UK
Coast Rd, North Shields, UK
Recyclability
Non-reusable
Non-reusable
Non-reusable