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Polilam HPL is crafted with 30% recycled content on average, reflecting our dedication to eco-friendly design and innovation.
With advanced durability features, our HPL surfaces are built to withstand wear, scratches, and impact, ensuring lasting quality.
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Did we mention that design is our passion? We love beautiful things, and HPL is beautiful! HPL technology and design have come a long way, especially since the early days of uninspiring countertops. We now realize that we can replicate Earth's natural wonders by creating and adjusting designs to make the most suitable application for interiors, from woodgrain to marble to stone. Don't just take our word for it, check it out for yourself!
EXPLOREPoliLam HPL is the ultimate choice for versatile surfaces, offering a sophisticated and seamless finish that elevates the visual appeal of any project.
Our Ace Surfaces™ collection is made using electron beam curing, which creates an ultra-matt surface that is resistant to fingerprint and residue. It also has scratch and abrasion-resistant properties.
The quality of HPL is determined by raw materials and production processes, which directly impact later processing and installation. High-quality HPL uses high-definition decorative paper, virgin wood pulp kraft paper, and high-quality pure phenolic resin glue. In addition to better colors, superior physical performance, and low formaldehyde emissions, they also ensure better workability, with less risk of edge chipping during processing and greater plasticity.
HPL is often used together with substrates, and since the boards are made of wood materials, they have a certain degree of expansion and contraction. Therefore, after receiving the HPL, it should be acclimatized in the same environment as the substrate for at least 72 hours. This allows the HPL and substrate to expand and contract in sync, preventing issues like warping or delamination caused by differences in expansion rates.
The installation of HPL is crucial and requires attention to many details. It can be said that the product quality and installation are equally important. For example, the right glue and matching processing tools are needed. Improper installation can result in warping or separation from the substrate.
HPL lamination has high requirements, but on-site conditions may limit factors such as space, temperature, and equipment. Therefore, the best solution is to laminate the HPL in the factory and then install the semi-finished products on-site. If on-site lamination is necessary, ensure the boards are clean, apply glue appropriately, and press them evenly.
As a wood-like material, HPL expands and contracts with humidity changes, so it must be laminated to similar materials to maintain consistent expansion and contraction. We recommend substrates such as MDF, plywood, and cement fiberboard, while gypsum boards should be avoided.
If bending of the HPL is required, an appropriate board type must be chosen. HPL comes in flat and flexible options, with flexible boards specifically designed for bending. Additionally, the bending angle has limitations, usually considering the direction of the grain. High-quality HPL can achieve a minimum bending radius of R6. However, the bending angle largely depends on the processing capability, so it's important to use good quality boards and choose experienced processors to achieve the desired effect.
The core of HPL is typically dark brown or black. However, through proper edge finishing techniques, the finished product can be more aesthetically pleasing. Common edge treatments include 45-degree miter cuts, matching color edge strips, wood veneer edges, or using boards with a matching core. These methods require professional processing skills.
HPL is easy to cut, but the correct tools and cutting methods must be used. Mechanical cutting is recommended with a table saw, manual cutting with a utility knife, and curved cuts with a jigsaw. The blade should always enter from the decorative side to avoid chipping during cutting.
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