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Product grades, finishes and accreditations.

This Collection incorporates the following grades of decorative laminate each with its own performance characteristics.
These grades conform to EN438.

Formica® Laminate

Sheets (thin) consisting of layers of wood-based fibers impregnated with thermosetting resins and

a surface décor on one side

Grade: HPL/EN 438-3 HGP: Horizontal, General Purpose, Postforming high pressure decorative laminate

HPL/EN 438-3 HGS: Horizontal, General Purpose, Standard high pressure decorative laminate

Thickness: 0.7 mm (nominal), single sided

Additional flame retardant grades are available on request (please check for available options)

Formica® Compact

Sheets (thick) consisting of layers of wood-based fibers impregnated with thermosetting resins

and surface décor on one or both sides

Grade: HPL/EN 438-4 CGS: Compact, General Purpose, Standard high pressure decorative laminate

Thickness: Single sided 2, 2.5, 3 mm / Double sided 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18, 20 mm

Additional flame retardant grades are available on request (please check for available options)

Product data sheets, including applicable fire rating, can be accessed on formica.info

Available surface finishes and recommended applications

Recommended applications

Surface Finish Surface Finish Code Horizontal (& Vertical), Vertical and
Description Designation General purpose Light-duty horizontal
LW
Linewood LNW 58 ?
NT
Matte 58 MAT 35 ?

Naturelle NAT ?

Puregrain PGN ?

General Light Reflectance Value Please note
The information given in this brochure is correct at Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a value indicating the For non-solid colour decors, where there are multiple
the time of publication. However, as we have a policy proportion of light reflected by a colour, when measured colours across the design, the stated LRV is an average
of constant product development and improvement, under standard daylight conditions. This guidance uses value taken from multiple measurements across the
product specifications may change in the future. We a scale of 0-100, where 0 = black and therefore total light décor and must be used with caution. The individual
recommend visiting formica.com as the most up-to- absorption, whereas white = 100 and therefore total light colours in a pattern, woodgrain or stone design can differ
date source of information. Not all certifications stated reflection. The main purpose of this value is to indicate more than 30 LRV units within the design itself.
are applicable or available for all Formica® products. measured colour contrast between two surfaces, which
Please check that the product you require is covered need to be readily distinguishable within an environment
by a relevant certification or is suitable for your specific (under static conditions, a difference of 30 units between
application, in advance of order placement. two colours is considered adequate). LRVs stated may or
may not be exact and are provided for guidance only.