Laminate is made by saturating sheets of decorative and core paper with resins, then under high heat and pressure, fusing the layers into a single sheet. Laminate sheets are then bonded, using special adhesives to plywood, fiberboard or particle board which gives the final product its strength and substance.
All laminates are available in textured finishes which enhance significantly their abrasion resistance. In addition High Pressure Decorative Laminate will resist heat damage to temperatures up to 375ºF.
Plastic laminates are incredibly stain resistant, far more so than other countertop materials such as natural granite. Most household stains can be easily removed by soap and water, and stubborn stains such as solvent based permanent marker can be removed using varsal or nail polish remover (acetone).
All plastic laminates are available in 5’x12’ sheet size which enables most kitchen layouts to be manufactured without any mitre joints or seams. We have been providing undermount sink installations in laminate countertops through the employment of acrylic resin products such as DuPont Corian® as a sink apron. |
