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Available surface finishes and recommended applications
Recommended applications
Horizontal (& Vertical), Vertical and
General purpose Light-duty horizontal
Surface Finish Description Surface Finish Designation Code
Colors Matte 58 MAT 58 ?
Plus Color ?
AR Plus® AB AB ?
?
MicroDot MIC MC
Plex PLX PX ?
Satin NDF NDF 11
General Colour system notations Light Reflectance Value Please note
The information given in this NCS® and RAL Classic notations Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a For non-solid colour decors, where
brochure is correct at the time represent the closest match value indicating the proportion of there are multiple colours across
of publication. However, as we available in the particular system. light reflected by a colour, when the design, the stated LRV is an
have a policy of constant product They may or may not be exact and measured under standard daylight average value taken from multiple
development and improvement, are provided for guidance only. conditions. This guidance uses a measurements across the décor and
product specifications may change NCS and RAL Classic notations scale of 0-100, where 0 = black and must be used with caution.
in the future. We recommend provided have been established therefore total light absorption, The individual colours in a pattern,
visiting formica.com as the most from a standard matt laminate whereas white = 100 and therefore woodgrain or stone design can
up-to-date source of information. sample. Please note that different total light reflection. The main differ more than 30 LRV units within
Not all certifications stated are surface finishes (texture structure purpose of this value is to indicate the design itself.
applicable or available for all and gloss levels) can have an effect measured colour contrast between
Formica® products. Please check on colour perception. When exact two surfaces, which need to be
that the product you require is colour information is required, or readily distinguishable within
covered by a relevant certification for cross-material matching (HPL to an environment (under static
or is suitable for your specific other materials), please always refer conditions, a difference of 30 units
application, in advance of order to an actual laminate sample in the between two colours is considered
placement. specified finish. adequate). LRVs stated may or may
not be exact and are provided for
guidance only.
