Tag: sustainable

Colorful compact laminate panel entrance to an airport restroom with a mural, JFK terminal

Compact Laminate

Go deep on solid phenolic, high-pressure compact laminate, its uses, and how it performs under pressure.

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Decorative Hardwood Plywood

Read all about the best applications, uses, and sustainability of decorative hardwood plywood.

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Hardwoods

Hardwoods have nothing to do with the hardness of the wood. Discover more about hardwoods versus softwoods.

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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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The Technology of Surface Design

See how surface design technology is changing as printing and embossing achieve innovative new techniques.

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