In the interior world, there are several options for finishing a wooden
furniture product, one of which is finishing melamine, Duco paint, varnish, PU (PolyUrethane), varnish, teak oil, bacon, natural wax, Nitro Cellulose (NC) lacquer, Waterbased Lacquer, and lamination. Well, finishing with HPL (High-Pressure Laminate) lamination is a type of non-transparent laminate finishing that is widely used by furniture manufacturers because it is easy to apply, relatively inexpensive, and has many other advantages when using HPL.
Simply put, HPL or High-Pressure Laminated is a coating product used in finishing furniture made of wood, particleboard, blockboard, or MDF. HPL is made of several materials or layers such as kraft layer impregnated with phenolic resin (kraft paper), decorative layer (decor paper), and clear laminate layer (overlay paper), and pressed under high pressure and temperature. HPL is commonly used in various wood furniture
such as kitchen sets, cabinets, partitions, work desks, and so on. Kitchen Set HPL Bali
Why is HPL in great demand?
The reasons why HPL is in great demand by users, furniture manufacturers, and even individuals, include:
1. HPL has strong Resistance
2. The process of working on HPL is easier, more practical, and faster
3. Waterproof and anti-scratch, anti-chemical
4. More economical/cheaper
5. The choice of patterns and motifs varies
6. Easy maintenance, easy to clean
7. Hygienic, anti-mildew, and heat
In addition, the appearance and impression of the furniture look more beautiful with the various patterns, motifs, and colors. HPL itself has several types of finishing for various surface shapes, for example, semigloss, solid, wood texture motifs or embossed motifs, natural stone motifs, matte and glossy which can be chosen according to your home design needs. Prices and thicknesses also vary widely. The thickness of HPL is available from 0.8 mm to 1.5 mm with a width of 122 cm and a length of 244 cm.
Various designs, textures, and motifs of HPL
There are several patterns, textures, and motifs on HPL such as:
Solid Color
For those of you who want to look fresh and bold, this solid color HPL motif can give users a distinct impression, whether it’s glamorous, retro, or modern. Solid HPL motifs consist of 2 types, namely Glossy and Matte/Doff.
For a more luxurious look, we can use the glossy solid HPL type. In addition, the glossy solid HPL material is also easy to clean.