What are laminates?
when you are planning to decor home, office, kitchen or mall, furniture is being the most important thing in decor. when you ask an interior designer or architecture then you probably heard about laminates or sunmica or mica. read this 2-minute article and get some details of laminates sheets.
A decorative layer which is used in plywood, MDF, furniture, wall furniture etc is called laminates sheets. Laminates sheets are made from different types of papers and resins. Laminate’s upper surface contains a decorative layer which contains different colours, designs.
5 major types of laminates.
1) Personal Used Laminates
These laminates are mainly used in home decor, kitchen decor etc. These laminates come in standard size 0.6mm to 1mm according to use. it contains a different design that will beautify your space.
2) Commercial Used Laminates
These have higher strength and are more resistant to wear and tear. They include high-performance laminates which are fire retardant, antibacterial and chemical resistant for application in hospitals and other industries.
3) High-Pressure Laminates (HPL Sheets)
For HPL laminates all papers pass through in high pressure and heat to obtain strength. It is non-breakable in nature.
4) Low-Pressure Laminates (LPL Sheets)
Differing only in the pressure with which the laminate is applied on a substrate, HPL is usually used with plywood while LPL finds its use with MDF.
5) Inner Laminates
These flexible versions are thinner than regular laminates. They are used to wrap around tables, columns etc.
What is the benefits of laminates in furniture?
- Laminate products are flame retardant
- Laminates have antibacterial properties
- Cost-Effective in decor use
- They are easy to clean
- laminate furniture is much more stain and scratch-resistant.
