High pressure laminate is constructed of special phenolic resins and papers to form a hard, scratch, stain, and dent resistant surface laminate. An HPL is used where a surface must withstand rough commercial type use yet retain its original appearance.
decorative papers that are laminated over Kraft papers impregnated with phenolic resins.
a thermoset paper/plastic composite, where decorative papers impregnated with melamine are consolidated over phenolic-impregnated kraft papers at high temperature and pressure to form a homogeneous laminate
a wood (paper) product and, like all wood products, moves with changes in humidity
A laminating process where materials are consolidated under heat and pressure exceeding 750 psi or 5.1 mpa.
Built-up sheet laminate constructed of multiple layers of kraft paper saturated with phenolic resin, a decorative layer impregnated with melamine resin, and a clear or tinted thin overlay heavily saturated with melamine resin. The layers are bonded together under heat and pressure to form a very durable surface for use in applications such as counter tops or panel edges.
See High Pressure Laminate on our Materials Reference Page.
A resin-based, impregnated Kraft paper, overlaid first with a wood-grain or solid color paper and finally by a protective sheeting that is heat-pressed and adhered.