Formica pioneered the development of decorative laminates nearly a century ago, and the process is called high pressure decorative laminate (HPL) and another process is called continuous pressure laminate (CPL)

A versatile and simple setting supported by a wide variety of designs, finishes, profiles and dimensions make these postformed worktops a suitable solution for kitchens and indoor decoration.

Laminates come in several different grades. The cheaper composites use soft particle timber with minimum amount of adhesive to bond the structure.

The more expensive grades use harder quality timbers i.e. oak to make up the fine particles bonded with a high residue of adhesive (bonding agent). Thus making each board stronger and heavier.