Design Buy Build Issue 56 2022 | Page 69

7 REASONS DESIGNERS AND ARCHITECTS CHOOSE FORMICA ® LAMINATE FOR DOORS

INTERIORS & INTERIOR DESIGN
When it comes to choosing materials for door applications , there is no shortage of options . But only Formica ® Laminate offers a powerful mix of performance , endurance , hygiene and long-term value . That combination of benefits is why Formica ® High Pressure Laminates ( HPL ) are so well regarded across the design and construction industries .
Nina Bailey , European Design Lead at Formica Group , says : “ Doors are not only functional fixtures to close off spaces – they are a key part of the overall interior design and can often be the finishing touch to creating a crisp and refined look .“
WHEN YOU CHOOSE FORMICA LAMINATES FOR YOUR DOOR APPLICATIONS , YOU ENJOY :
1 . Impressive toughness . All Formica laminates are highly resistant to stains , impact and scratches – making them ideal for busy areas or high-touch surfaces such as doors or work areas .
2 . Long-lasting performance and beauty . Formica laminates can be installed with the confidence that they will maintain their quality and aesthetic appeal for many years to come offering better life-cycle value than lower-cost alternatives .
3 . Inherent hygiene . All Formica laminates are inert , so they don ’ t promote bacterial growth . You don ’ t have to worry about specialist cleaning materials , either . Warm , soapy water is all you need to keep your laminates in perfect condition .
4 . Moisture resistance . The surfaces of our laminates are non porous . A well fabricated door with sealed edges can be used in washroom and changing room settings , without fear of imminent damage or degradation .
5 . Cost-effective production and easy fabrication . Formica laminates are lightweight and easy to cut to size . To ensure optimised door design and to provide maximum efficiencies in conversion , saving time and reducing material wastage , four different sheet sizes are available : 2150x950mm , 2350x950mm , 2350x1300mm and a large general 3050x1300mm sheet size .
6 . Natural product textures . State-of-the-art textures can be incorporated into the laminate manufacturing process , instantly changing the look and feel of the final product . Linewood , Puregrain and Naturelle are favoured surfaces for wood decors while Matte58 is a timeless classic for colours .
7 . Extensive aesthetic choices . The Formica Doors Collection includes 20 new wood decors . Additionally , a large selection of 120 plain colours are available , including 15 new colours offering the ultimate flexibility in creating an eye-catching feature door . Sheet-to-sheet consistency minimises the risk of non-matching doors across an installation .
View the full Formica Doors Collection today at www . formica . com .
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