The Art of Design Issue 38 2019 | Seite 18

18 THE SURFACE WITH A ‘WOW FACTOR’ James Latham is now offering SERICA, the in the case of micro-scratches, SERICA can be The AE Core portfolio consists of 22 stock latest addition to its exclusive, inspirational easily repaired by simply using an iron or hair decors, 18 of which are in the SERICA surface collection of AE Core decors. dryer to renovate the surface. (see the SERICA finish, in a sheet size of 3050mm x 1300mm x video at: www.lathamtimber.co.uk )Because 0.8mm. AE Core is the innovative thermoplastic of the thermoformability of its polymeric laminate, an alternative to conventional foils, SERICA offers greater freedom of design, For more information on this fantastic decorative materials which has been created both in terms of surfaces (colour and printed product and to order samples contact your specifically for the world of architecture and decoration) as well as in a three-dimensional local James Latham depot now. design. AE Core’s flexibility means that it sense. is easy to cut and will flex and form curves 0116 257 3415 with very little resistance, plus, it can be post Alongside the SERICA collection, the stock marketing@lathams.co.uk formed without specialist machinery. range also includes wood grain finishes www.lathamtimber.co.uk featuring Alfatherm’s pioneering and Designed and manufactured in Italy by innovative EIR (Embossed-in-register) Alfatherm, the SERICA surface offers a warm, technology, bringing a reproduction closer to silky finish giving a real “WOW” effect both to the look and feel of “real wood”, making them the touch and the eye. a perfect solution for kitchen doors and draw The on-trend, contemporary colour pallete incorporates solid colour right through to fronts, bathroom furniture, bedroom doors, living room furniture and even passage doors. the core, so there are no unsightly joint lines Designed to cover all types of furnishings in and as well as being extremely durable, it the home, office and retail environments, is also water resistant and flame retardant. it is also an excellent choice for exhibition Encompassing both anti-scratch and thermal contractors, plus the hospitality and healing technology, this super-matt, low-light healthcare sectors where a tougher surface reflectivity material is also anti-fingerprint and material is often required.