DECORATIVE SURFACES
PRELAM
PreLam boards are created by compressing decorative Melamine-impregnated paper onto MDF board using heat and pressure. These boards can be utilised for interior decoration in both residential and commercial properties.
DECORATIVE SURFACES FOR PARTICLEBOARD, HARDBOARD, & MDF
Decorative surfaces can be broadly separated into two groups: decorative overlays and coatings. Decorative overlays include products such as foils, high-pressure laminates, papers, TFL, veneers and vinyls. Coatings used as industrial decorative surfaces on composite wood substrates are available in both liquid and powder forms. These surfaces are applied by various techniques to panel products like particleboard, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and hardboard.
THERMALLY FUSED LAMINATE (TFL) PANELS FOR DECORATIVE SURFACES
Thermally Fused Laminate Decorative Panels, once known as thermally fused melamine or TFM, are made by fusing a resin-impregnated sheet of décor paper directly to a substrate. There is no kraft paper used in Thermally Fused Laminates, and the resulting panel is ready for finishing. Heat and pressure activate the resin in the saturated TFL sheet, creating a cross-linked bond with the substrate. This effectively seals the substrate. Particleboard and MDF are ideal substrates for TFL because they are consistent, uniform in strength, and free of defects.
Thermally Fused Laminate decorative panels can be manufactured with enhanced visual and performance characteristics. Surface textures are created with steel press plates that emboss the decorative overlay to heighten the realism of wood grain, stone, or abstract designs. Steel press plates can also be used to create or control the gloss level of the surface. TFL panels have excellent scratch and wear resistance.
TFL Panels are used in the following:
- Laminate Flooring
- Office Furniture
- Closet System Components,
- Store Fixtures
- Cabinets
- Wall decorative sheets
It is also an appropriate spec in healthcare, hospitality, commercial and retail settings. TFL panels typically require a decorative edge treatment and can be specified with or without edge, and with single or opposite-side face treatments.
Due to the performance, design flexibility, and cost advantages, TFL offers an excellent option for designers and specifies.
Thermally Fused Laminate (TFL) also offers excellent hardness and scratch resistance that can stand up to the high demands of many environments.
TFL is sufficiently durable and hard-wearing for cabinets, countertops, and shelving.