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An image of a particleboard sculpture by designer Lorenzo Damiani at the Milan Furniture Fair.

Particleboard and MDF Composite Wood Panels

All composite wood starts as a recycled material. That makes it a great way to reduce environmental impact.

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Close-up of a wood-grain high-pressure laminate (HPL) surface on a hotel nightstand

High Pressure Laminate (HPL)

High Pressure Laminate, AKA “Formica”, is mostly paper with various plastic resins. See how HPLs can be used for overlays and surfaces.

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