High Pressure Laminate… it’s made of paper!
Think laminate is made of plastic? It’s not true! Decorative laminate is made primarily from paper, transformed into a durable, high-performance surface.

How do you make HPL?
To make our renowned Formica® Laminate, kraft paper, which forms the core of the material is impregnated with resin and pressed together at high pressure and temperature with a resin impregnated “decor” paper. The high pressure laminate (HPL) process not only gives the laminate sheet it the color and surface aesthetic but gives it a high resistance to wear, impact, heat and staining.
This process makes the completely sealed, hardwearing and hygienic surface we all recognize.

A quick and easy guide to the laminate sheet production process
Whether you are using Formica Laminate sheets for internal doors, washroom cubicles, a kitchen or for bigger projects such as hospitals, schools, hotels, offices or restaurants, the manufacturing process remains the same.