Formica Company Profile
Formica has been hailed as one of the most innovative companies over the last century with the production of its product with the same name. Formica was originally developed in 1913 and has become one of the most reliable products used across a broad range of sectors including domestic and commercial, sports and leisure, scientific and industrial uses, transport and marine, retail education and healthcare applications.
Formica has expanded its range through ongoing research and development to now include a wide range of product options, colours and finishes. The company is committed to shaping future design trends with its products and works closely with designers, architects and specifers to ensure it remains at the cutting edge of its field.
AR Plus High Gloss Plain Colours
This is a low maintenance highly durable gloss laminate. It is scratch resistant and offers additional thickness for enhanced performance.
Sculpted by Formica
With 12 colours in the range from neutral shades to bright tones this is a product which can be carved and routed and sculpted with scraping or wire brushing. The texture created, adds design and visual stimulus by attracting light to enhance the final finish.
Formica DecoMetal
Using the colours and textures of metal this product replicates a metallic appearance while offering light weight and flexible solutions.
Formica Veneer
Formica veneers are made using Poplar, Obeche, Basswood and Bamboo which gives the appearance of real wood to the eye and touch. Finishes can be produced with wax for a low sheen or Pur for a lustre appearance.
Formica Woodgrains, Plain Colours, Patterns
These products are both classic and contemporary and can be integrated with any design, application in commercial and domestic environments.
Colour Core
This is a high performance surface with colour throughout is used for with high wear and tear. For additional design attributes routing, engraving and sandblasting can be applied to the material.
Formica Compact Grade
For high performance requirements the Compact Grade product contains a solid laminate core with a decorative surface.
Solid Surfacing
Formica offer elegant and durable solid surface solutions for commercial and domestic situations with plain and granite images. Sinks and bowls can be manufactured and fabrication of bespoke sizes and requirements can be created.
Formica Compact Top, ChemTop 2
For clean room or laboratory situations the Formica Compact Top is incredibly strong and resistant to damage. Storage and shelving units can also be manufactured using this product to ensure strength and resilience. ChemTop 2 is resistant to harsh chemicals or substances which may stain and provides additional protection in these applications.
Additional products:
Formica offers washroom and toilet solutions which have moisture resistance and durable performance levels for all commercial situations. Also available is the Formica Melamine Faced Chipboard collection with over 80 colours and designs for the modern work surface. The company’s door collections uses Colour core, high pressure laminate to create colourful and resilient options for internal door requirements.
Formica is the only company which manufactures High Pressure Laminate in the UK and remains the world leader for laminate products and technology. The company offers a bespoke design service, colour and product samples and tailored end to end solutions. For more information on the range of products available and their applications please visit the website or click on the buttons above to send and enquiry.
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