Low pressure laminatesarecommonly referred to by builders as melamine-faced chipboard (MFC)
or ‘melamine’ for short. In the laminate flooring industry, most producers call this technique Direct Press lamination.
Low pressure laminates are manufactured by pressing paper impregnated with formaldehyde
resin directly onto a particleboard or fiberboard substrate. No adhesive is needed for this as the resin literally "fuses" the paper onto the board.
The manufacturing process typically utilizes:
- Low press pressure (20-30 bar)
- High temperature (170-190ºC)
Low pressure laminates are preferred when cost is an important factor.
Typical uses include:
- Kitchen cabinets
- Laminate flooring
- Self-assembly furniture
High Pressure Laminates (HPL)
