by FORMICA GROUP - Laminates Ltd

1 By FORMICA GROUP laminateslaminatesworktopssplashbacksups tandsgables 2 With the new 'air' worktop , health & safety concerns and general handling issues are eliminated. See how our new top compares to traditional & Safety Guideline Maximum Handling Loads4m x 600 x 40mm worktop Chipboard - 60kg - 16kg 2 men - 30kg 1 man - 16kg2 men - 30kg 1 man - 16kg2 men - 30kg 1 man - 16kgFull heightShoulder heightElbow heightKnuckle heightMid Lower LegRequirementMethod of TestStatusImpact TestBS 6222-3 PASSEDDry Heat TestBS 6222-3 / BS EN 12722 PASSEDE nvironmental Performance TestFIRA Standard 48 PASSEDR esistance to Water DwellFIRA Standard 4 PASSEDR esistance to Water VapourFIRA Standard 11 PASSEDW orktop Safety Test - Structural TestBS EN 14749

2 PASSEDB ending Fatigue Test - Structural TestBS 6222-2 - Level HPASSED(Vertical fatigue)Strength Of Gable Ends - Structural TestBS 6222-2 - Level HPASSED(Horizontal Fatigue) Technical Dataselected testing carried out byThe Revolutionary NEW Lightweight and waterproof worktopabout 2,000,000 of machinery 50,000 sq ft of manufacturing 30 years of experienceLaminates are the UK s leading specialists in the manufacture and distribution of bespoke kitchen furniture. With over 30 year s experience in the industry and operating from 3 premises within the UK, Laminates supply the UK s largest range of laminate worktops from the leading brands; Duropal , Axiom by FORMICA , and Egger, supplying to customers throughout England, Scotland and the products shown in this brochure can now be produced using our new lightweight and waterproof core, air.

3 A quarter of the weight of normal chipboard worktops, air will revolutionise the kitchen industry with it s improved handling, improved strength and waterproof core, all backed up by extensive tests at FIRA (Furniture Industry Research Association). Added to Laminates bespoke manufacturing capabilities, air gives kitchen designers an unrivalled range of exciting new development has been achieved through a partnership between Laminates Ltd and The University of & pattern options All the bespoke options in this brochure are available in the following ranges. Please see our availability listing on page 10 for full details of all patterns and by FORMICA GROUP is a stunning range of worktops that features unique designs, partnered with premium surface worktops and accessories allow your dream kitchen to become a is one of the major suppliers of MFC to the kitchen industry.

4 Thanks to our bespoke production options, Laminates can supply matching worktops, upstands, splashbacks and gables in most of the current ZOOM range. See page 10 for full + by FORMICA GROUP offers a hassle-free durable laminate with twice the surface performance of standard gloss matching gloss edging available in all 20 finishes, upstands and splashbacks can be used to provide a range of colour accents to any kitchen FORMICA GROUPLive the UK rangeDuropal worktops are the perfect alternative to acrylic-based, granite and stone worktops at a fraction of the price. The comprehensive selection of decors offers opportunities from the most modern application to the more you can take for granted 4matching PP edgeMatching PP edges are available to match a wide range of worktop patterns across all our ranges.

5 Depending on edging availability, worktops can be produced in 14mm, 20mm, 26mm, 40mm, 60mm, 80mm and 100mm thicknesses. All patterns can also be edged with matching laminate, if edgeThe contrasting edges are clear 2mm ABS printed on the reverse to give a striking 3D appearance. Available in 9 patterns, these edges can be applied to any worktop pattern in 14mm, 20mm, 26mm, 40mm and 60mm thicknesses. If required, these edges can also be applied to splashbacks, upstands and gables to match to your profileThe Step Profile consists of a 14mm top section and a 26mm lower section. The lower section is set back 5mm to give depth to the profile, although if required it can be flush with the top section.

6 Any combination of surface and edging is profileAvailable in 2 options. Double 62 consists of 2 layers of 26mm with a 9mm centre strip. Double 84 consists of 2 layers of 39mm top with a 6mm centre combination of matching and contrasting edges is & profile optionscontrasting edgesAll contrasting edges are available up to 60mm thickDC142R Matt Aluminium 1521E (40mm only) DC592R Glass DC077R Ply 77 Stainless Steel Black DC103R Steel Walnut DC108R Alu Wave DC211R Steel Anthracite DC210R Anthracite BlacklaminateslaminatesAs well as supplying standard postformed tops in Duropal and Axiom, Laminates can produce a wide range of Bespoke tops using Duropal, Axiom, Egger and even the FORMICA AR+ different thicknesses3 special profilesAny combination of edgingsLaminates unrivalled range of options gives designers ultimate flexibility when planning their kitchens.

7 Thanks to our extensive bonding facilities we can produce tops up to 1200mm wide and up to 4000mm in length. This option allows us to produce larger than usual corner arrangements so that joints can be moved to accommodate internal curved corner two different colours or thicknesses in the same kitchen offers an inexpensive and simple but effective huge popularity of curved corner units is no problem to us. With our CNC edging facilities we can produce whatever size curve your units require, whether internal or external radii or S line curved breakfronts. 6upstandsAll the decors in our pattern ranges can be produced as matching upstands.

8 With an overall thickness of 14mm ( FORMICA 11mm) and edged all round in matching laminate, they are a perfect way to finish off the back of the worktops with only a minimal effect on the cost of the overall matching upstands with a contrasting back panel is one more way of adding a special feature to a required, upstands can also be edged in the contrasting ABS edges to match your worktop are an excellent way of finishing the back wall of any kitchen. Simple and quick to fit, they provide a uniform look when matching to the worktops and a dash of colour when used as a contrast. The vivid high gloss colours of the FORMICA AR+ range work particularly well as a feature can be made in any decor from our pattern ranges.

9 The maximum width of a panel is 1200mm, but maximum length varies according to range as - up to 4000mmAxiom - MAT & CR finishes - up to 4000mm All other finishes - up to 3600mmFormica - up to 3000mmEgger - up to 3000mmSplashbacks have an overall thickness of 14mm ( FORMICA 11mm) and can be edged on any side to your requirements. Shaped splashbacks can also be produced. Particularly useful when fitting under a curved cooker a splashback as the background for a feature such as shelving creates the look of built-in furniture whilst still retaining the pattern match to your worktops.

10 8gablesNothing beats worktops with matching gables to frame a set of units and give a sense of structure, especially in the thicker can produce gables to match all our worktop profiles, as well as panels for use as plinths to complete the gables either side of a break front design to make a feature of the central can produce 26mm thick windowsills in all our pattern ranges. The front profile can be postformed in either bullnose or standard profile, or finished in any of our edgings to match your worktops. If required, a drop front can be added to bring the sill down to your worktop surface. Ideal for a situation where the gap between the worktop and sill is relatively wood worktopsWe offer 40mm thick timber worktops in the four main timbers - Oak, Walnut, Beech and produce a modern 'chunky' look to breakfast bars, gables etc, we can join 2 pieces together to produce an 80mm section.