HPL

HPL is made from several layers of resin-saturated papers. In this case, the top wear layer, which usually cures transparent, is carrying metallic and organic particles, or "inclusions." Material: Onyx Specialty Papers. Photo: Material Intelligence.

HPL with wear-layer inclusions. Photo: Material Intelligence

A three-star hotel in Venice, Italy, recently remodeled with HPL on all casework surfaces. Photo: Material Intelligence

A three-star hotel in Venice, Italy, recently remodeled with HPL on all casework surfaces. Photo: Material Intelligence

A nurse's station, clad in custom-cut HPL. Photo: Material Intelligence

The acoustic baffles in this university auditorium are surfaced in woodgrain HPL - far more practical and durable than veneers. Photo: Material Intelligence